Interviews with writers & artists who create comic books and graphic novels
Episodes
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
You might know Ben Templesmith as the co-creator and artist of the horror comic book 30 Days of Night which was made into a major motion picture. Yet near and dear to his heart is Wormwood the Gentleman Corpse, and he is back this week in a new series Mr. Wormwood Goes to Washington, written and illiustrated by Ben Templesmith. It is a three-part series being published through IDW. Ben and I also discussion his experience at the New York City Comic Con, his Patreon and projections that will be popping up in the near future.
Mr Wormwood Goes to Washington
https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/wormwood-gentleman-corpse-mr-wormwood-goes-to-washington-1/
Ben Templesnith's eStore
Ben Tempesmith's Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/templesmith/posts
Creator Talks Podcast
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
My guest Wes Locher is a freelance writer and the author of Unit 44 published by Alterna Comics. We discuss growing up in a home where journalism and teaching influenced his decision to be a writer, how Unit 44 came to be and his other work.
About Wes Locher
https://westonlocher.wordpress.com
About Unit 44
https://www.comixology.com/Unit-44/comics-series/42720
Creator Talks Podcast
www.CreatorTalks.com
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
From Baltimore Comic 2017 on Saturday, September 23rd it's the Women Creators on the Evolving Comic Book Industry panel moderated by your host with panelists Meredith Finch (Wonder Women/DC Comics & Rose/Image Comics), Mina Elwell (Infernoct/Scout Comics), Erica Schultz (Charmed/Dynamite & M3) & Dawn Griffin (Zorphbert & Fred web comic & graphic designer). Hear this enlightening and lively discussion with lots of audience participation.
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Christopher recalls his experience at Baltimore Comic Con 2017: who he met, panels attended, comcs bought and ale drank! But, since this is Creator Talks, there is an interview with Mark Waid from the con on his return to Captain American and his future plans for The Avengers. The episode wraps up with writers Justin Jordon & Nicki Ryan talking about their new title The Family Trade being published by Image Comics in October. And cats. We talk about cats.
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Todd takes a break from moving into his new home to talk about the unpcoming 2017 Baltimore Comic Con and the Tellos Tribute panel. Todd provides some insight into the creation of the Tellos series, the reasion for the limited print run of the Tellos Tribute books volumes 1 & 2 and fond memories of Mike Wierino. Plus: how to avoid con crud!
Tellos Tribute Book
https://mikewieringotellostribute.com
Baltimore Comic Con Ringo Awards
Creator Talks website
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Hey kids, it's comics with Dawn Griffin! Christopher talks with Dawn about her upcoming appearance at the 2017 Baltimore Comic Con "Kids Love Comic Pavillion", her Alient Art panel and Women Creators on the Evolving Comic Industry panels.
Dawn discusses the lessons she learned on the way to becoming a graphic designer, the ten year run of her web comic Zorphbert & Fred and the childrens' books she has illustrated. We also get a bit of buzz about her next project!
Dawn's Website:
Creator Talks Website
Dawn's 2017 Baltimore Comic Con Panel Appearnaces:
Alien Art with Dawn Griffin
Friday 5:00-6:00
Room 347-348
The Kids Love Comics Workshop Area will be transformed into an alien factory when cartoonist Dawn Griffin shows you easy ways to draw wacky aliens.
Women Creators Discuss the Evolving Comic Book Industry
Saturday 2:45-3:45
Room 347-348
Moderated by Creator Talks podcast host Christopher Calloway, panelists include: Meredith Finch (creator/writer of Rose/Image Comics), Dawn Griffin (creator of web comic Zorphbert & Fred), Alitha Martinez (artist for Iron Man, X-Men/Marvel Comics) and Erica Shultz (writer of Charmed/Dynamite Entertainment).
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Editor-In-Chief of Skybound Entertainment Sean Mackiewicz talks about his new comic book Gasolina published through Image Comics. Sean talks about the road to becoming EIC for Skybound, from training to be a playwright, to working at Harliquin Publishing and DC comics. Sean also talks about the contributions of artist Niko Walter and colorist Matt Lopes to Gasoline. All this plus what Sean likes to do for Rest and relaxation!
About Gasolina:
https://imagecomics.com/content/view/sneak-a-peek-at-image-skybounds-new-series-gasolina
You can read my written interview with artist Niko Walter in my website Creator Talks
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Jeremy Haun (co-creator and artist) and Seth M. Peck (co-creator and writer) talk about their new series published through Image Comics The Relm! Plus: Seth talks about producing the promotional music video for the first issue featuring the band Me Like Bees, who will also provide a song to accompany each of the first five issues! There EP will be coming to iTunes. Seth and Jeremy both talk about the uniqueness of their home towns and what music they like. All this and much more on this episode!
About The Relm comic book
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-realm-1
The Music Video:
Creator Talks
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Creator Talks welcomes Dan Panosian to the show! Dan discusses with Christopher his series Slots (Image Comics) coming October 4th. First, there is plenty of talk about Dan's love mixed matrial artist and some of his experiences. Listen to what it was like for Dan learn about art from the great Neal Adams while at Continuty Studios, his entry into Marvel Comics through Walt Simonson and the early days at Extreme Studios! Dan and Christopher also talk about one of their favorite places, Las Vegas, the setting for the series Slots. All this and what Dan like to do for rest and relation, his island book and beverage of choice.
Monday Sep 04, 2017
Monday Sep 04, 2017
Matthew David Smith joins the show for this Labor Day Special, taking us back to the more carefree days of our childhood through his new series Amazing Age, published through Alterna Comics. Selling out at comics shop and newsstands everywhere, it's part of the Alterna line up of comics that are just $1.50 and printed on good old newssprint! Kick back and enjoy this fun conversation with David!
More info on the Amazing Age series:
https://www.alternacomics.com/amazingage
David's convention schedule & facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/mdsmithcomics
Creator Talks website: