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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)60. Curt Pires on Lost Fantasy, Indie Comics and Updating Genre Fiction
Curt Pires stops by to tell us about his latest work, LOST FANTASY. In Lost Fantasy, there’s a magical world that lies beneath ours, and first contact was made…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)59. Karla Medrano on Lane Switching and the Courage to Walk in Purpose
Last fall, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Karla Medrano. By trade, Karla is a Nurse who spends her days and nights saving lives. But she's passionate…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)58. Gungnir Books and Matthew Medney are Bringing Experiences Back to Comics
Hundreds of new comics come out every week. But it's not everyday that you come across someone trying to truly innovate in the Western Comics medium. Enter…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)A Quick Update
Comics Are Dope will return soon. In the meantime, consider joining our community on Facebook or Discord for some great comics discussion! We'd love to see you…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)57. This Year in Comics 2024
Today I'm recapping and saying thanks for an INCREDIBLE year. For More from Comics Are Dope: Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)56. Telling Stories That Matter with Geoff Johns and Ghost Machine
I recently got the chance to speak with All-Star writer Geoff Johns, and the only thing harder than keeping my composure in the conversation is trying to…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)55. Jeremy Adams is Your New Favorite Writer
After being plucked from the world of animation writing, Jeremy Adams has taken comics by storm! After several amazing yet underrated runs on The Flash, Green…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)54. Launching a Universe with Peter Tomasi, Peter Snejberg & Francis Manapul
Today I'm joined by Peter Tomasi, Peter Snejberg and Francis Manapul as we celebrate the rollout of the Family Odysseys universe from Ghost Machine! The…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)53. Denys Cowan is Finally Accepting His Flowers
No one in comics has a career quite like Denys Cowan's. From studying at the feet of Neal Adams, to breaking out with his legendary run on The Question, and…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)52. Joe Illidge is Bringing The Shadow Cabinet Back
The last time I had Joe Illidge on the show, I couldn't believe the secret he kept from us. He's writing The Shadow Cabinet! But now, just a week ahead of…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)51. Cartoons & Creativity with Asia Simone
Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by artist Asia Simone! We talk about being inspired by animation, what she hopes to leave readers feeling from her work, and…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)50. Celebrating Comics & Podcasting with Badr Milligan
Badr Milligan from The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show is one of my favorite interviewers. And like a true interviewer, he took over this episode midway…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)49. Amanda Deibert and Cat Staggs are Ready for Halloween
Today, I'm joined by not one, but TWO awesome guests! Amanda Deibert & Cat Staggs have worked together many times (despite my rookie question to start the…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)48. Anna Morozova on Breaking Out, Barbarella & 2000 AD
Today, I'm delighted to speak with artist Anna Morozova! You may recognize her work from 2000AD and Judge Dredd comics, but she recently made her American…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)47. The Spooky Return of Chris Robinson
Back in Episode 37, we welcomed former Marvel editor Chris Robinson to the show. We spoke about the role of an editor, the innovations Chris brought to Marvel…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)46. Joe Casey talks Jonny Quest, Blood Squad 7 and Breaking Into Comics
Joe Casey stops by to talk about his storied career, coming up with a fresh take on an animation classic with Jonny Quest, and his appreciation for the new…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)45. Rico Renzi on Creativity, Color Art and 10 Years of Spider-Gwen
When I see the words "Color Artist" in the credits of a comic, Rico Renzi is the first name that comes to mind. While my first exposure to his work was Bitter…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)44. Resurgence of the Valiant Universe feat. Fred Van Lente and AJ Ampadu
The Valiant Universe is going through a major resurgence! Today, I'm talking with 2 of the architects of this massive event. Call your shop to preorder…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)43. Jon Dexter Talks Dime Store Detective #4
To promote the campaign for Dime Store Detective #4, Jon Dexter stops by to talk about how he got into comics, and why bringing varied stories to life is so…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)42. Ryan Oakley is Breaking into Comics with a Unique Style
Spotlighting up and coming comics creators is one of my favorite things to do. And this one comes highly recommended by a friend of the show! Today, artist…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)41. Roosevelt Pitt on ANIA, Milestone and 30 Years of Purge
Amid the 30th Anniversary crowdfunding campaign for his character Purge, Roosevelt Pitt stops by to talk comic history and his lifelong journey to bring proper…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)40. DJ Ben Ha Meen on Nerd Life, Jimi Hendrix, and his First Graphic Novel
It's hard to overstate the importance of DJ Ben Ha Meen's work as an influence to my career as a podcaster. And what's crazier is I didn't even realize it…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)39. Joe Corallo on Creative Fulfillment, Adapting Cartoons and Kardak the Mystic
It's the conversation the internet gods didn't want you to hear! But not even a hurricane could stop the fury of Joe Corallo. A razor sharp critic and all…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)38. Geoff Thorne on Continuity, Deep Lore & X-Force
Geoffrey Thorne is an American screenwriter, television producer, novelist and actor. Thorne was born in Washington, D.C. After a successful career as a…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)37. Chris Robinson on Marvel's Voices, Hip Hop Variants and All-Negro Comics #1
If you're a person of color who reads Marvel Comics, there's a fat chance that Chris Robinson has had a hand in a lot of the things you love. Over 5 years…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)36. Traveling Worlds Away with Damien Becton
If you stay active in comic spaces on social media, you're bound to meet a few likeminded people. But when I met comic writer Damien Becton at this year's…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)35. Staying Dangerous with Tad Stones, Creator of Darkwing Duck
Rescue Rangers. Adventures of the Gummi Bears. Aladdin: The Animated Series. DARKWING DUCK. To say that Tad Stones was instrumental to my childhood would be…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)34. Building the Epiphany Engine with Joe Illidge
Joseph P. Illidge is a name that rings bells in my circle of comics fandom. Over 31 years, he has helped usher in stories featuring many of my favorite…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)33. The Cold Ever After with Jeremy Whitley
After the recent release of his latest graphic novel, The Cold Ever After, Jeremy Whitley joins the show to talk about writing for younger audiences, telling…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)32. RISE-ing to the Occasion with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz
As the campaign for RISE #2 goes underway, writer Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz joins to talk about his origins, leaving behind a career in science, and telling…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)31. Putting L'Ton on the Map with Wolly McNair, David Rucker & Danny Quick
Wolly McNair and David Rucker join with special guest Danny Quick to talk about L'TON, the newest project from Bequest Studios. About L'Ton: To save the people…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)30. Chris O'Hara is Battling A.I. with Vincent Van Gogh
Amid the campaign for Artificial #2, Chris O'Hara stops by to talk origins, being inspired by cinema, and why Artificial is a story that HAD TO be told. About…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)29. Writing for All Ages with Lamar Giles
You guys know I'm a huge fan of the Dakota Universe. But Lamar Giles and Paris Alleyne's Static: Up All Night nearly slipped out of my radar entirely. When I…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)28. The Heart of a Character Designer with Marcus Williams
Marcus Williams is many things. A creator. An illustrator. A role model. But if you ask him, the first thing he'll tell you is he's a Character Designer. Being…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)27. Conquering the Convention Circuit with Greg Burnham
Looking at comic book credits online, you might mistake Greg Burnham for a young, up and coming comics writer. But the fact is, he's pretty accomplished…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)26. Creating Epic Fantasy with Gary Moloney
Few comics have smacked me in the face like When The Blood Has Dried #1. It wasn't on my radar, but once it arrived in my inbox, I was HOOKED after page one…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)25. The Art of the Interview with David Harper
Perhaps there's no better description of David Harper than the one given by superstar writer James Tynion IV back in 2023. "Frankly, I think David does the…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)24. David Pepose on Space Ghost, Overcoming Fears & Writing Comics
Today, David Pepose stops by to talk about building up the courage to start a comic writing career, and why he's super excited to bring Space Ghost to a new…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)23. Will Robson's Wonderful World of Zombies
Meet Will Robson! Writer and creator of OUTBREAKS. Will is a professional comic book writer and artist who has worked on BATMAN, STAR WARS, SPIDER-MAN AND…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)22. Stephanie Williams' Strange & Unsung Journey
Fixed Audio Reupload It's been an amazing 5 years for Stephanie Williams. From Kickstarting hilarious web comics to authoring the official encyclopedia of DC's…
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21. Three Years a YouTuber with BunkmastaB
Recently, my good friend BunkmastaB reached 500 subscribers on his YouTube Channel, just as Comics Are Dope was nearing 10k on our own. For some reason, he…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)20. Elliot Kalan on Comedy, Greek Mythology, and Writing Hercules
Today I'm talking to Elliott Kalan. If you're like me, you've been living under a rock (or a stack of comics) for the past two decades, and may not have heard…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)19. Tony Fleecs on Feral, 90's Cartoons and Stray Dogs
Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner's STRAY DOGS was my runaway favorite title of 2021. As they prepare to follow it up 3 years later with FERAL, writer Tony Fleecs…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)18. Bequest Studios is the Wu Tang Clan of Comics
If you've been at a con in the south in the last 10 years, you've likely seen each of the gentlemen in today's episode at least 5 times. Known more for their…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)17. Greg Pak On The Humanity of Storytelling and Lilo & Stitch
Over two decades, Greg Pak has built a career in comic writing by taking on such titans as Hulk and Darth Vader. With a special knack for bringing forth the…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)16. Morgan Hampton talks the Milestone Initiative, Networking in Comics, & Writing Cyborg
Morgan Hampton has always wanted to write comics. When he had opportunities to speak to established writers at meet & greets, or through his freelance writing…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)15. Nikolas Draper-Ivey on Static: Shadows of Dakota, Anime Influences & What Comes Next
If today's episode feels like a private chat among friends, that's no accident. I became acquainted with Nikolas Draper-Ivey shortly after he was announced as…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)14. Christopher Priest on Vampirella, Personal Faith & Creator Owned Comics
I'm excited to present the third and final portion of my conversation with Christopher Priest. We've had a great time talking about his 45 year comics career…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)13. Christopher Priest on Making Statements, Realism vs Escapism and Story Structure
There aren't many in the industry with a career as legendary and storied as that of Christopher Priest. The first Black writer at both Marvel AND DC Comics…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)12. Christopher Priest Talks Influences, Inspiration and Breaking Barriers
There aren't many in the industry with a career as legendary and storied as that of Christopher Priest. The first Black writer at both Marvel AND DC Comics…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)11. Roger Langridge Talks the Joys of Cartooning and All Ages Comics
When I asked Roger Langridge about the legacy he'll leave, he said "My tombstone will probably say 'Wrote the Muppets, then died.'" But the fact is, Roger is…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)10. Greg Weisman Commemorates 30 Years of Disney's Gargoyles
Greg Weisman is an American novelist, writer, producer and voice actor. He is best known as a creator of the animated series Gargoyles, The Spectacular…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)9. Matt Mair Lowery Talks THOUGHTSCAPE, Best Sci-Fi Movies and More!
Today, I'm joined by writer Matt Mair Lowery to talk about THOUGHTSCAPE, the Sci-Fi anthology he's been self-publishing for 3 years. Issues 4 and 5 are being…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)8. Sweeney Boo Talks Cruella De Vil, Writing for Disney & Balancing Art vs Writing Duties
I recently had the pleasure of talking with comic artist and writer Sweeney Boo ahead of the premiere issue of Disney Villains: Cruella De Vil. Listen as the…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)7. Long Live Skipntosh
Last week, we lost a dear friend in the comics community, and the co-host of this podcast. Curtis Fisher, aka Skipntosh, was like a big brother to me. I…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)6. Why Indie Comics Are Where It's At
Since I got into comics, Skipntosh has been beating the indie drum as loudly as he can. In this issue of Comics Are Dope, I give him an audience and allow him…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)5. Why FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is So Amazing
Free Comic Book Day holds a special place in my heart. After all, it was Free Comic Book Day that got me into comics as an adult, and eventually led me into…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)4. Milestone Made Mine
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Milestone Media, its creators, and their characters. But I haven't really tried to put my fandom into words until now. In…
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)3. Justin Greenwood Talks TORRENT, Creator Owned Comics & Work Ethic
Today, Skip and I are joined by Justin Greenwood, co-creator of comics like Torrent, Compass, Stumptown and more! Listen as he tells us how he got into comics…
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2. What Makes a Good Comic?
If we're going to spend hours each week telling you what comics to buy, we should probably take some time to establish what we think is good, and why. Listen…