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Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)
Sit down with BJ KICKS, host of Comics Are Dope on YouTube, as we talk comics with some of your favorite creators and online personalities.
Episodes
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)119. Dave Swartz on Illustration, Mixing Styles and Confederate Monster
Today I'm chatting with Dave Swartz about the finale of his creator-owned series, Confederate Monster. Back the campaign at…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)118. Talking Robin Hood with Greg Weisman and Nate Cosby
Nate Cosby and returning guest Greg Weisman join to talk about their upcoming Robin Hood miniseries. ROBIN HOOD is a romping, uproarious adventure series from…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)117. Chris O'Hara on Horror, Translating Foreign Comics and THE RED BOX
Chris O'Hara is back with the lastest project from Bentbox Comics -- The Red Box Volume 1: A Horror Anthology! Listen as we talk about Chris' creative process…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)116. Duncan Rouleau talks Ben 10, Creative Process and Attracting New Comic Readers
In an age of Absolutes, Ultimates and Midnights; another property has somewhat surprised the Direct Market with its successes. Dynamite's Ben 10 reboot, helmed…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)115. Chuck Brown Talks Cryptids, Monster Hunting & Supernatural: Dean Winchester
Today I'm sitting with multiple Eisner award-winning writer Chuck Brown. Perhaps best known for his work on Bitter Root with David F. Walker and Sanford…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)114. Erica Schultz on Breaking into Comics, Vampirella & Witchblade
Erica Schultz has done every job you can think of in comics. Still, she fights like each assignment could be her last. Listen for her perspective on keeping a…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)113. David Crownson talks Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer, Killer Bee and Navigating Hollywood
Born and raised in the exotic town of Frenchtown, New Jersey, David Crownson grew up with a passion for storytelling which started with comics and film. This…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)112. Jeremy Whitley on Book Bans, Religious Overreach and Navigating With You Vol. 2
After having one of his books banned in the state of Texas, Jeremy Whitley joins to push back against political spectacle and highlight the importance of…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)111. Fighting for Women in Comics with Regine Sawyer
Today I'm talking to Regine L. Sawyer, an Eisner award winning writer, publisher, advocate and philanthropist. She's perhaps best known as the founder of the…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)110. Robert Venditti on Warbird, Ordained and Never Making the Same Comic Twice
Ahead of the release of Warbird #1, Robert Venditti joins to talk about his journey into comics, the fun marketing concepts coming from Bad Idea and telling…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)109. Michael Stradford on Grindhouse Films, Quincy Jones and Spider-Man?
Michael Stradford may be the most interesting man in comics. He's worked in Radio, Film, the Music Industry and now Comics. His latest endeavor, Grindhouse…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)108. Brandon Montclare on Ducktales, Moon Girl, and Telling Accessible Stories
For the first time ever, decades of DuckTales comic book history are brought together in one definitive collector’s program. Stories from 1988-2026 will be…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)107. Talking VAMPYRATES with Fred Van Lente
...while trying REALLY hard not to spoil anything. For More from Comics Are Dope: Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)106. Jeff Treppel talks Sci-Fi, Influences & Waypoint Vol. 1
Pledge to the campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/waypoint Claire Carlisle thought she was finally done. After fleeing a troubled life on Earth, Claire ended…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)105. Collaboration, Not Competition with The Ink Alliance
When Michael Davis of Blerds Underground looked around at ComicsPro 2023, he was surprised to find no one else in the room who looked like him. He started…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)104. Finding Black Panther's Lost Pages with DJ Big Phill
Join filmmaker Phillip “Big Phill” Thompson as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure to uncover the missing original artwork from Fantastic Four #52 — the…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)103. John Layman & Rob Guillory are Back with GHOST BRAWLER!
Today I'm talking with John Layman & Rob Guillory about their latest creator-owned project, Ghost Brawler. Listen to learn how the creative reunion came…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)102. Danny Quick Talks Crowdfunding, Mainstream vs Indie and Finding Joy in the Grunt Work
Amid the campaign for Aceblade #10, Danny and I have a candid conversation about making indie comics amid other community movements. Back the Campaign at…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)101. David Pepose Returns to The O.Z. and Talks the Future of Space Ghost
David Pepose joins the show to talk about the future of Space Ghost, and the long awaited return to THE O.Z., live on Kickstarter now! What if The Hurt Locker…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)100. HBCU Culture, Slow Burn Stories & More with Mark Bandy and Che The Artist
PSION #2 is still available for late pledges! Get in on the action at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crimsonsleeper/psion-2-a-southern-gothic-thriller-48-…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)99. Building a Magazine & Community with Aran Lee & Ty Watts of OFF BLXXK
OFF BLXXK Magazine Founder Aran Lee and Chief Creative Officer Ty Watts stop by to talk about the state of journalism, the work of building community and…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)98. Ryan Hoover Brings Epic Fantasy to Comics!
Murk is an orc who wants nothing more than to play music. His ultimate dream is to join a band of adventurers and write ballads about their heroic exploits…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)97. Frederick Littles on Building Wise Acre Comics and Reaching Untapped Audiences
Today I'm talking to Frederick Littles, founder and publisher of Wise Acre Comics. After seeing Black Panther on the big screen in 2018, he was inspired to…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)96. Nick Marino on Sonic, Godzilla and a Lot More
After years of pitching, Nick Marino is finally bringing his Sonic x Godzilla story to life. Coming July 15th from IDW Publishing, listen to hear how the story…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)95. Seb Jones on Building Stranger Comics, Reclaiming Fantasy & More
Sebastian Jones joins to talk about his journey, building Stranger Comics, and why he wouldn't settle for less when Hollywood came knocking. Streamed Live on…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)94. Daniel Kibblesmith talks Comedy, Comic Books and Lilo & Stitch: 626
Daniel Kibblesmith joins for the first time to talk about his journey in comics and the upcoming Lilo & Stitch: 626 anthology. Learn more about Daniel at…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)93. Bringing Aladdin Back to Comics with James III
James III joins to talk his creative journey, comedy writing and the upcoming Aladdin series from Dynamite Entertainment! JAMES III is a writer, producer, and…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)92. PRIEST Talks Diversity in Comics, Vampirella #1 and The World to Come
Fresh off a surprise appearance in DC's Superman/Spider-Man, PRIEST joins to talk about current events, what makes a good team up in comics, and what he's…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)91. DAVID AVALLONE on Writing For DC, Dynamite, And Bat Wheels
David Avallone joins to talk about his writing career. From independent film, to comics, to animation -- David's done it all. He talks learning work ethic from…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)90. Ben 10 is Back! feat. Joe Casey & Steven Seagle
I talk with half of the Man of Action team that brought Ben 10 to life, about his rebirth for Dynamite's new comic revival! A fresh take on a 21st Century…
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89. Fred Van Lente on Comics History, The Future Is *****, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt
Back in November, I once recorded two podcasts in one day. Since this one wasn't recorded via Zoom, I didn't realize I never released it. So from the archives…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)88. David F. Walker Talks Creative Process, Black Film & The Monster of Blackenstyne
One of my favorite writers , David F. Walker, stops by to talk about his career, breaking into comics well into adulthood, his love for Blaxploitation movies…
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87. JIMMY GASPERO on Podcasting and Writing His First Graphic Novel! | Penny and the Yeti
You probably know Jimmy Gaspero best as co-host of the Cryptid Creator Corner Podcast from The Comic Book Yeti. Building a career as a personal injury attorney…
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86. Ray-Anthony Height on Mentorship, Denys Cowan and Midnight Tiger
Today I'm talking with Ray-Anthony Height of Studio Skye Tiger Comics. We talk about his mentorship from Denys Cowan, why it's important to train the next…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)85. Nikolas Draper-Ivey Tells ALL About Milestone Returns & the Dakota Incident
After bringing Static back in EPIC fashion with DC's New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident, Nikolas Draper-Ivey returns to the podcast to talk…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)84. Morgan Hampton on The Dakota Incident and Filling Comics with Emotion
Morgan Hampton is a lifelong fan of Milestone Media. So imagine his feelings when asked to help bring Static into the main DC Universe for the first time in 15…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)83. Stephanie Williams on The Dakota Incident, Vixen and More
Stephanie Williams returns (again) to talk about her action-packed portion of The Dakota Incident, dream writing assignments, and the Vixen pitch heard 'round…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)82. Joe Illidge on Carrying the Legacy of Milestone
Joe Illidge returns to break down his opening chapter of The Dakota Incident, what it means to carry the Milestone Legacy, and his urgent call to the…
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81. Chris Yates talks Family, Chasing Dreams & Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol
After years spent helping other creatives bring their projects to life, Chris Yates is finally crushing his own goals. Check out this amazing conversation and…
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80. Alex Ortiz Talks Art, Faith & His Comics Debut
Get a preview of "It is a Haven With You" on GlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/read/28892fff... From Artist/Writer Alex Ortiz and Assistant writer Donovan…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)79. Andrew Joustra talks TMNT & Bringing Fugitoid to a New Comic Universe
Today I'm talking to Andrew Joustra about his journey into comics, screenwriting, The Ninja Turtles and Fugitoid. For More from Comics Are Dope: Get This Week…
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78. Torunn Grønbekk goes from Graphic Designer to Comic Legend
Torunn Grønbekk is such an interesting person. After a great career as a Graphic Designer, she took a chance on herself and launched a writing career -- and…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)77. Jason Aaron Talks TMNT, Bug Wars, Absolute Superman and Thundarr the Barbarian!
I talk to Jason Aaron about the incredible 2025 he's had. From Superman, to Turtles, Bug Wars and more! Be sure to pre-order Thundarr The Barbarian coming…
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76. Soo Lee Takes Us Down the Yellow Brick Road
In a full circle moment, I get to finally tell Soo Lee how much I enjoyed her art on Disney Villains: Maleficent. You can still pre-order The Wizard of Oz…
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75. Morgan Hampton is Revamping the Green Lantern Corps
Morgan Hampton returns to talk about his new direction for Green Lantern Corps post Starbreaker Supremacy. Pre-order at your LCS today! For More from Comics…
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74. Siya Oum Takes Us Into a Neo-Wonderland
Back the Campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/wonderland In NEO WONDERLAND, one decision can cost you everything. In a future ruled by an AI Constitution where…
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73. Danny Quick Sings the Ballad of the Black Rose
It's always a great day when I can bring my brother Danny back to the show. This time, he's bringing us a Sci-Fi Western like you've never seen before. Listen…
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72. Nandor Fox Shaffer Takes us Through The Seasons
Nandor Fox Shaffer is an award-winning comic book creator and writer of titles such as SEASONS, LIFELINE, MAN-CHILD, and THE FABLED OFFERING. He published his…
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71. Ry-El Nagasta and N. Steven Harris on Building Indigo Clan
Today, I'm proud to introduce you to writer Ry-El Nagasta and illustrator N. Steven Harris, the creative team behind INDIGO CLAN. You can back the campaign for…
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70. Stephanie Williams is Having a Breakout Year
Since getting her start in comics in 2021, Stephanie Williams hasn't stopped running with the ball. But 2026 may be her best offensive showcase so far, as…
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Where's The Podcast???
A quick update about the status of the podcast, and how I'm dying to get back to it. Learn more about how you can support at http://comicsaredope.com/helpmeout…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)69. Jay Hero Turns Fear into Power with Star Wielder
Jay Hero is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer and writer witha passion for creativity, fiction and social change. He's the founder of Hero Nation…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)68. Christopher Priest on Red Sonja and THAT Black Panther Reveal
Priest broke the internet, and he's not stopping any time soon. Here, we chat about it. For More from Comics Are Dope: Get This Week in Comics, our weekly…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)67. Chip Zdarsky is Saving The World -- and Captain America
If you were going to save the comics industry from impending doom, how would you do it? How about a newsletter full of interviews, gags and anecdotes by Chip…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)66. Jordan Clark on Ancestral Recall, Breaking into Comics & Black History
Today I'm talking with comic writer, journalist and co-host of the White People Won't Save You Podcast -- Jordan Clark. We talk about his journey from Audio…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)65. Chris O'Hara is a Real Comics Publisher Now
Chris O'Hara returned to the podcast to talk REFUGE #1, an All-Ages comic like you've never seen before! We also talk about the amazing year he has had with…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)64. Sean of The Comics Pals talks Podcasting, Interview Skills and Changing Tides
Sean Bartley is co-host of my favorite comics podcast, The Comics Pals. He's been in the game for over a decade, and has seen a lot of changes in the space…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)63. Morgan Iverson Talks Pushing Through Grief & Celebrating Milestones
Lumberjax creator MORGAN IVERSON returns to tease the campaign for his first ever Graphic Novel! Tap in to hear more about the creative process, Morgan's…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)62. Greg Weisman Returns for Demona and a Marvel Team-Up??
Greg Weisman joins to talk Gargoyles: Demona, THAT tease in the Free Comic Book Day preview, and how it feels to live with the characters he writes. For More…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)61. David Pepose on Captain Planet, Speed Racer and a Year of Space Ghost
David Pepose has had an amazing year since our last talk. He's back to fill us in on getting his dream project (Captain Planet), a new Space Ghost series, and…