Don’t Call Them Zombies: Chatting With `Almost Dead’ Writer Galaxy

NYCC 2023: Mark Sable Tackles Artificial Intelligence In ‘Boxed’

Artificial intelligence has always been a staple of science fiction and comic books. But with the rise of ChatGPT and

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Tom Smithyman 362 Views Blade Runner, comics, ComiXology, conventions, exclusive interview, Game of Thrones, interviews, Jeremy Haun, Mark Sable, NYCC 2023, The Silence of the Lambs

There Is Beauty In The ‘imPURRfect’ — Interviewing Sidney Davidson

Welcome to the table, As someone who has worked in the social media space for over a decade, there are

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023 Anton Kromoff 512 Views comics, crowdfunding, imPURRfect, interviews, Kickstarter, Sidney Davidson, social commentary

NYCC 2023: Eliot Rahal Talks ‘Under The Influence’ At The Mad Cave Studios Booth

Welcome to the table, Life imitates art or art imitates life depending on how you look at it, align yourself

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Anton Kromoff 432 Views comics, conventions, Eliot Rahal, interviews, Mad Cave, media, New York Comicon, NYCC 2023, Revolutionary, social media, Timely, Under The Influence

Conventions Interviews Streaming TV

NYCC 2023: Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, And Sadie Laflamme-Snow On Hallmark’s ‘The Way Home’

In the weeks leading up to New York Comic Con, comics news outlets are bombarded with promotional emails from publishers,

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Brendan M. Allen 880 Views Chyler Leigh, conventions, Evan Williams, interviews, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2023, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, The Hallmark Channel

Interview: Tyler Mane Discusses ‘The Last Spartan’; Live Now On Kickstarter

Tyler Mane popped by to chat about his upcoming graphic novel, The Last Spartan, which just went live on Kickstarter

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Brendan M. Allen 336 Views comics, crowdfunding, interviews, Kickstarter, The Last Spartan, Tyler Mane

NYCC 2023: Discussing Batman, `Noir Burlesque’ And AI With Enrico Marini

While popular in Europe for years, Enrico Marini burst onto the American comic book scene with his unique take on

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 Tom Smithyman 743 Views Artificial Intelligence, Batman: The Dark Prince Charming, Bruce Timm, comics, conventions, Enrico Marini, exclusive interview, interviews, Lake Como Comic Arts Festival, Noir Burlesque, NYCC 2023, Paul Dini

NYCC 2023: The Escorza Brothers Discuss `TMNT – The Last Ronin’ Sequel

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin took the comics world by storm a few years ago and thrust the

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 Tom Smithyman 916 Views Ben Bishop, comics, conventions, Esau Escorza, exclusive interview, interviews, Isaac Escorza, Kevin Eastman, NYCC 2023, Satanika, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin 2: Re-Evolution, Tom Waltz

NYCC 2023: Scott Snyder and Valeria Favoccia Reflect On ComiXology’s `By A Thread’

Prolific comic book writer Scott Snyder’s latest project is a family affair, with the concept initially developed by his son

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Tom Smithyman 326 Views Book of Evil, By a Thread, comics, ComiXology, conventions, exclusive interview, interviews, Jack Snyder, NYCC 2023, Scott Snyder, Valeria Favoccia, We Have Demons

NYCC 2023: Discussing The End Of `Time Before Time’ With Writers Declan Shalvey and Rory McConville

In 2021, Declan Shalvey and Rory McConville launched Time Before Time, a creator-owned series published by Image Comics. The series

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Tom Smithyman 519 Views comics, conventions, Declan Shalvey, exclusive interview, Image Comics, interviews, Joe Palmer, NYCC 2023, Rory McConville, Spawn, Time Before Time

NYCC 2023: Alex Segura Talks ComiXology’s ‘Blood Oath’

Alex Segura was on hand during New York Comic Con to discuss Blood Oath, the ComiXology series he co-wrote with

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 Tom Smithyman 372 Views Alex Segura, Anne Rice, Blood Oath, Classics Illustrated, comics, ComiXology, conventions, Dracula, exclusive interview, interviews, Joe Eisma, NYCC 2023, Rob Hart, The All-Nighter

NYCC 2023: Discussing ‘The All Nighter’ Conclusion With Chip Zdarsky And Jason Loo

As we covered earlier today, ComiXology announced at New York Comic Con the final season of Chip Zdarsky’s and Jason

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Tom Smithyman 579 Views Batman, Captara, Chip Zdarsky, comics, ComiXology, conventions, exclusive interview, interviews, Jason Loo, NYCC 2023, Public Domain, The All-Nighter

Books Interviews

Interview: Cullen Bunn Discusses ‘Crooked Hills’; Live Now On Kickstarter

Cullen Bunn and I chat about the Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming novel, Crooked Hills. He also touches upon how

October 12, 2023October 11, 2023 Brendan M. Allen 270 Views books, Crooked Hills, Cullen Bunn, interviews, video

Books Conventions Interviews

NYCC 2023: Discussing ‘The Inheritance Cycle’ With Writer Christopher Paolini

When he was 15 years old, Christopher Paolini began writing Eragon, which would be the first of his books in

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 Tom Smithyman 396 Views books, Christopher Paolini, conventions, Eragon, exclusive interview, Fractal Noise, interviews, Murtagh, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2023, Penguin Random House/Knopf, The Inheritance Cycle, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Exorcising Personal Demons: Discussing Crowdfunding ‘Exorcists’ With Writer Tom Leveen

Novelist Tom Leveen is bringing his trademark horror stories to comic books with his upcoming series Exorcists. The three-issue series,

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 Tom Smithyman 269 Views comics, crowdfunding, David Hasselhoff, exclusive interview, Exorcists, hereditary, interviews, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kickstarter, Marco Bovi, Paranormal Activity, Red Dawn, Sackcloth & Blood, The Day After, The Exorcist, The Possession, Tom Leveen, War Games

Epic Fantasy — Discussing ‘Robert Jordan’s The Wheel Of Time: The Great Hunt’ With Writer Rik Hoskin

The Wheel of Time is one of the most influential fantasy series of the last 30 years. The first novel,

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Tom Smithyman 5256 Views Bystander 27, comics, exclusive interview, interviews, Jim Lee, Marcio Abreu, Philip K. Dick, Rik Hoskin, Robert Jordan, The Wheel of Time, The Wheel of Time: The Great Hunt, White Sand, X-Men #1

Nothing Is Off Limits: Scaring Up Some Dirty Fun In ‘Diabolik Double Feature’

Publisher Diabolik is known for its retro genre storytelling, but with a modern twist. The company us following up on

September 14, 2023September 13, 2023 Tom Smithyman 1198 Views comics, crowdfunding, Diabolik Double Feature, exclusive interview, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gringo Loco: The Buzzard King’s Bounty, interviews, Kickstarter, Mike Dubisch, Orgy of the Blood Freaks, Phil Mucci, Richard Corben, The Last Voyage of Sinbad, Vicente Alcázar

Its Making Or Its Undoing: Discussing ‘ARKS Proximan’ With Creator Rory Collins

ARKS is a comic book series about space travel, but don’t expect massive starships or teleporters to whisk humans from

September 13, 2023September 14, 2023 Tom Smithyman 916 Views ARKS, ARKS Proximan, comics, crowdfunding, Erich Owen, exclusive interview, interviews, Invasion, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Kickstarter, Robin Cook, Rory Collins, Stephen King

She Has Nothing To Prove: Talking ‘Savage Red Sonja’ With Writer Dan Panosian

As Dynamite continues to celebrate Red Sonja’s 50th anniversary, it is recruiting more talent to help tale her story. Enter

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 Tom Smithyman 2598 Views Alessio Petillo, comics, Dan Panosian, Dynamite, exclusive interview, Francesco Segala, interviews, Robert E. Howard, Savage Red Sonja

‘The Sixth Gun’ Rides Again! — A Campfire Conversation With Cullen Bunn And Brian Hurtt

Welcome to the table, The Sixth Gun Deluxe Omnibus Library has launched on Kickstarter. Go check out and then come

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Anton Kromoff 2322 Views Brian Hurtt, comics, crowdfunding, Cullen Bunn, interviews, Kickstarter, Oni Press, The Sixth Gun, The Sixth Gun Deluxe Omnibus Library, western

Empowering Positive Change: Discussing ‘La Borinqueña’ Omnibus With Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

Zoop is launching a new crowdfunding campaign today to create an omnibus of La Borinqueña. The 300-page book will include

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 Tom Smithyman 1312 Views Ariel Jesús Colón, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carlos Pacheco, comics, crowdfunding, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Frank Miller, George Perez, Gustavo Vazquez, interviews, La Borinqueña, Lynda Carter, Ricanstruction, Rosario Dawson, Tony Daniel, ZOOP

Games Interviews Tabletop Role-Playing Games TV

The Magic Of Storytelling: Talking ‘The Ravening War’ With Anjali Bhimani

Welcome to the table, Every once in a while I get a chance to sit across the table from someone

May 10, 2023May 9, 2023 Anton Kromoff 1573 Views Anjali Bhimani, Critical Role, D20, Dimension 20, Dropout, interviews, television, The Ravening War

Nearly-Deads With Malicious Intent: Cullen Bunn Talks ‘Ghostlore’

Cullen Bunn pops in to talk about his new book, Ghostlore, from BOOM! Studios. One part anthology and one part

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Brendan M. Allen 1199 Views Boom! Studios, comics, Cullen Bunn, Ghostlore, interviews

Interview: Jeremy Haun Discusses His Intensely Personal ‘Haunthology’ TPB

Jeremy Haun chats with me about Image Comics’ upcoming TPB release of Haunthology. We discuss Haun’s inspiration for the horror

May 1, 2023April 29, 2023 Brendan M. Allen 774 Views Anthology, comics, Haunthology, horror, interviews

Interview: Eric Nguyen And Scott Burman Talk ‘White Savior’

White Savior creators Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman talk about creating the book, collaborating as co-writers while Eric draws, and

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Tom Smithyman 1470 Views comics, Eric Nguyen, interviews, Scott Burman, White Savior

It’s All Love: Discussing ‘Dejah Thoris’ With Writer Chuck Brown

Dejah Thoris returns to comic books in April, but this time her story is set thousands of years before John

January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 Tom Smithyman 2490 Views Aquamen, Bitter Root, black manta, Chuck Brown, comics, Dejah Thoris, Disney, Dynamite, edgar rice burroughs, ellie wright, Emiliana Pinna, Flawed, interviews, John Carter of Mars

Conventions Film Interviews TV

NYCC 2022: Brian Volk-Weiss Talks ‘Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons’

I had a chance to sit down with Brian Volk-Weiss at the Nacelle booth at New York Comic Con 2022

October 8, 2022October 9, 2022 Brendan M. Allen 1714 Views Brian Volk-Weiss, conventions, Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons, interviews, Nacelle, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2022