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AIPT Comics

AIPT
An exploration of the comic book art form via weekly insights, news, and creator interviews. Covering it all from Marvel Comics and DC Comics to indies publishers and creators too.
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Episodes

Fun, fast, and furious: Rob Williams and Pye Parr unpack ‘Petrol Head’

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Rob Liefeld's Captain America ' Heroes Reborn ' cover-up for auction and up to 13K! X-Men: Forever ’ promises to answer Krakoa’s darkest truths starting March 20th ‘ Black Widow & Hawkeye ’ coming March 2024 Read Peach Momoko’s X-Men backup story from ‘Ultimate Universe’ #1 for free Vault Comics and Aethon partner t...

Nov 05, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 246

On Alan Scott: Green Lantern: Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey unpack the new series

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Vault announces manga homage variant cover line Sanji by Angela Wu Dark Horse launching Star Wars line of graphic novels in 2024 ' Edge of Spider-Verse ' returns for new four-issue series in 2024 ​​New ‘ Ultimate Spider-Man ’ covers reveal Peter B. Parker Warner Bros. Discovery Shakes Up Consumer Products Division Our T...

Oct 29, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 245

Michael Avon Oeming on conspiracy theories and 'Project Monarch'

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Full January 2024 Marvel Comics solicitations are here! New four-part series ‘ Dead X-Men ’ rises January 31st Cable scores new four-issue series starting January 2024 ' Alien: Black, White & Blood ' set for bloody debut in February 2024 Everything we learned about Star Wars comics at NYCC 2023 DC January 2024 solic...

Oct 22, 20231 hr 36 minEp. 244

NYCC 2023 recap, reflections, and more

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Comics legend Keith Giffen has died at the age of 70 NYCC News! New creator-owned and operated media company Ghost Machine launching in 2024 Rick Remender's Giant Generator inks exclusive deals with top comics artists Rick Remender and Bengal reteam on ' Napalm Lullaby ' Rick Remender, Brian Posehn and Brett Parson set ...

Oct 15, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 243

Creator spotlight: Christian Ward on Batman: City of Madness and more

Batman: City of Madness Interview: Batman: City of Madness is epic in a lot of ways and visually stunning. What’s the basic premise when it comes to your take on Batman? There are a few plots simmering in the first issue, with Two-Face, Alfred, and The Court of Owls…and more, what has been the most fun developing? Talk to us about the importance of Morrison & McKean’s Arkham Asylum in this story and your own life! I love the visual representation of Harvey/TF, from imagery to lettering. Take...

Oct 08, 202355 minEp. 242

Creator spotlight: Chip Zdarsky on his career, Substack, & more

Chip Zdarsky joins the show in a special interview-only episode to discuss his career. We dig into Batman, the ongoing crossover Gotham War, and talk about his creator-owned projects. We also get to know Chip like never before as we run through the Colbert Questionnaire! Plus, what is the greatest moment from his career? Find out here! Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Di...

Oct 01, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 241

Talking Jean Grey and podcasting with Women of Marvel podcast hosts Ellie Pyle and Preeti Chhibber

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS ' Original X-Men ' #1 uncovering multiversal mystery December 20th Marvel Comics Solicitations for December 2023 are here! New mini ‘ Beware the Planet of the Apes ’ #1 coming January 2024 Marvel signals the end of the Krakoan Age for January 2024 with new teaser ‘ Ultimate Spider-Man ’ relaunching by Jonathan Hickman a...

Sep 24, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 240

Scott Hoffman opens up about the beautiful dystopia of 'Wag'

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Bill Willingham gives up ‘Fables’ copyright due to ‘bad hands’ The Fables comic books and graphic novels published by DC, and the storylines, characters and elements therein, are owned by DC and protected under the copyright laws of the United States and throughout the world in accordance with applicable law, and are no...

Sep 17, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 239

Talking Stan Lee and Tom Scioli's new biography 'I Am Stan'

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS TOP 50 COMICS - AUGUST 2023 Comics Spider-Man and video game ‘Spider-Man’ crossover in battle with Spo t Women of Marvel podcast launches new season with Jean Grey episode Marvel sheds light on ‘ Marvel’s Voices: Avengers ’ #1 Scope out new Spider-Man: India costume in new #5 cover reveal Chris Claremont celebrates Wolv...

Sep 10, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 238

Benjamin Percy talks Predator vs. Wolverine, mayhem, and monsters

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Meet new characters Aiko Maki , Dimitri , Cubisk Core , and Mia , who got character profiles and GODS teasers and how about that entity In-Betweener ! Study up on 'G.O.D.S.' #1 with official encyclopedia Tony Daniel’s ‘Edenwood’ #1 announced DSTLRY sets November for Somna #1 Joanne Starer’s ‘ Total Suplex of the Heart ’...

Sep 03, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 237

Koren Shadmi unpacks The Velvet Underground in 'All Tomorrow's Parties'

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! Wouldn't you know it, we're listed as the top Art Book podcasts right now over on Feedspot . Cool! NEWS Full November 2023 DC Comics solicitations ​​Jason Aaron to take a young Dark Knight off-world in ‘ Batman: Off-World ’ #1 Marvel November 2023 solicitations are here Marvel details new villain Omen and more appearing in '...

Aug 27, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 236

An inside look at the Uncanny Experience convention

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS ​​Editor Tom Brevoort signals a big shakeup coming for X-Men comics Marvel teases a sequel to ' Spider-Man: Reign ' in 'Notorious' graphic and confirms it Thanos wages war on the Illuminati in new series this November Marvel reveals new details surrounding new ‘ Spider-Woman ’ 2023 ongoing series Superhero with a dark s...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 235

KLC Press creators talk 'Kill Your Darlings'

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Image Comics and Simon & Schuster sign exclusive North American distribution deal Dark Horse announces retailer-specific ‘Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow’ #1 variant covers Vault Comics makes 'Unnatural Order' #1 free for retailers Marvel details next chapter of 'Alien' starting November 15th ‘ Daredevil: Black Armor ’ ...

Aug 06, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 234

Kelly Thompson talks the comedy and tragedy of ‘Birds of Prey’

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Titan Comics announces ‘ The Savage Sword of Conan ’ for 2024 Women of Marvel panel reveals new ‘Spider-Gwen’ and ‘Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series Everything we know about the ‘ Howard the Duck ’ 50th-anniversary one-shot Marvel sheds new light on 'Daredevil' #1 series relaunch New details and covers revealed for ' Mar...

Jul 30, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 233

Everything we learned from SDCC 2023

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Marvel Comics October 2023 solicitations are here! The death of Moon Knight begins October 18th New Marvel variant cover program showcases heroes reading top comics Werewolf Captain America returns in ' Capwolf & the Howling Commandos ' #1 Marvel scares up 'Crypt of Shadows' #1 anthology for Halloween New ' Spine-Ti...

Jul 23, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 232

On creating new superheroes in 'The Schlub' with Ryan Stegman, Kenny Porter, and Tyrell Cannon

We're one week away from San Diego Comic Con, which means the AIPT Comics podcast is recapping the last bits of news before we're all blown away late next week! That's not all. We also have special guests and creators of The Schlub , which includes Ryan Stegman, Kenny Porter, and Tyrell Cannon! We dig into what they call the "Greatest superhero comic book on the planet!" That comes out in comic shops on August 23rd! Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in ...

Jul 16, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 231

Defying genre: Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque talk ‘Duck and Cover’

The AIPT Comics podcast is back with your week in review, plus special guests Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque! They join the show to discuss Duck and Cover , out July 11th on Comixology. A long time coming, it officially marks the end of the first batch of comics by Snyder originally announced titles. Joining Snyder is longtime American Vampire collaborator Rafael Albuquerque for a story that plays with ideas of genre, social classes, and even the great change that defines our collective you...

Jul 09, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 230

Best comics of the year 2023...so far

We're halfway through the year, which means the AIPT Comics podcast is here to give you our lists of the best comics of the year...so far! As usual, we also recap the week in the news, share our comics picks of the week, and more! Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS ‘ Spider-Boy ’ #1 solo ongoing series launching November 2023 Yelena Belova scores new min...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 229

We live in a society: Matt Bors, Ben Clarkson talk ‘Justice Warriors’

This week, creators Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson join us to discuss AHOY Comics series Justice Warriors. We dig into their approach to comedy, the ridiculousness of it all, and how it mirrors our own society. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS DC Comics Solicitations September 2023 Marvel Comics Solicitations September 2023 Marvel releases new info on ‘ Da...

Jun 25, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 228

Robert Kirkman details plans for Transformers/G.I. Joe Energon Universe

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS John Romita Sr. passed away at 93 #ComicsBrokeMe trends on Twitter sparking frustrations with the comics industry Skybound launching Energon Universe with new Transformers and G.I. Joe series ' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero ' returns November 2023 Marvel launching ‘ Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood ’ #1 for Hal...

Jun 18, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 227

Joshua Williamson talks ‘Knight Terrors: First Blood’ #1 and the event’s intimate focus

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS New series ‘ Predator vs. Wolverine ’ launches September 20th Jonathan Hickman and Marvel set to launch new ‘ Ultimate Universe ’ #1 New series ‘ Avengers Inc. ’ launching crime solving team in September 2023 Kelly Thompson reveals ' Birds of Prey ' series coming Fall 2023 ‘ DC Pride 2023 ’ gets second printing out July...

Jun 11, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 226

Tom King and Phil Hester talk Batman, Gotham City: Year One, and noir

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS IDW adds DC titles to Artist Editions , including ‘Batman: Year One’ and Neal Adams classics J. Michael Straczynski returns to Marvel with ' Captain America ' #1 Marvel unveils Captain America #750 celebration milestone issue details 'Moon Knight' #25 to foreshadow the end...' Knight's End ' Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillip...

Jun 04, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 225

A ‘Power Girl Special’ chat with Leah Williams and Joanne Starer

The AIPT Comics podcast is happy to host Leah Williams and Joanne Starer on today's show to discuss Power Girl Special #1 (art by Marguerite Sauvage and Natacha Bustos) out on May 30. We dig into character development, what to expect in their upcoming series Power Girl (ongoing) and Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville (currently slated for six issues), out September 5th, and so much more. And by more, I mean we even talk about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ! Visit our Patreon page to see the var...

May 28, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 224

A study of contrasts: Guest Jed MacKay on launching a new era of Avengers

This week on the AIPT Comics podcast, Dave and Nathan interview Jed MacKay, the mastermind behind the new Avengers ongoing series with C.F. Villa. We dig into character dynamics, why we made Captain Marvel the leader of the team, and so much more! Plus, we unpack more news than we usually get in two weeks, let alone one! Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEW...

May 21, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 223

Curt Pires talks satire and violence in 'You've Been Cancelled'

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Wonder Woman’s daughter, Trinity , to be introduced in ‘Wonder Woman’ #800 DC ‘ New Golden Age ’ series for Sandman, Green Lantern, and Flash coming October 2023 Doomsday returns to fight Supergirl and Martian Manhunter this summer Fall of X grows with new X-Men miniseries ' Jean Grey ' Captain America Finale #1 announc...

May 14, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 222

Kenny Porter talks writing ‘The Flash’ prequel comic as a primer to Flash, and the new movie

This week, the AIPT Comics podcast goes off script with a brief intro of news, and then we dive into an interview with writer Kenny Porter. The writer behind the recent relaunch of Superboy as well as the super fun DC Mech , he also crafted the official prequel comics miniseries The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive , out May 16th in comic shops. Interview : Kenny Porter - Flash: The Fastest Man Alive - Out May 16 Working with artists Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Juan Ferreyra, and Jason Howard! Kenny Porter...

May 07, 202332 minEp. 221

Guardians godfather Dan Abnett talks ‘Groot’ and we celebrate X-Men Monday 200

Welcome to another edition of the AIPT Comics podcast, where we recap the news, review comics, and host special guests. This week, special guest co-host Chris Hassan returns to unpack X-Men Monday 200 and talk comics. Plus, we have very special guest Dan Abnett on to talk about Groot , the new series launching next week that will unveil the untold backstory of everyone's favorite Guardians of the Galaxy member. This is an extended interview from the written interview from a few weeks ago. Visit ...

Apr 30, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 220

Tini Howard and Sweeney Boo discuss bringing ‘Harley Quinn’ into the Dawn of DC

Welcome to another edition of the AIPT Comics podcast, your weekly fix for comics news, reviews, and more! This week we have special guests Tini Howard and Sweeney Boo on to discuss Harley Quinn, their new Dawn of DC relaunch of the series. We dig into their inspiration for the new direction, their love of the character, and so much more! We also have a special surprise at the end of the interview. As listeners may know, Nathan has been working on an album with his songwriting partner for the la...

Apr 23, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 219

Evolving Myth: Steve Orlando talks Iceman, X-Men 2099, Scarlet Witch and more

The AIPT Comics podcast is back with your recap of the week in comics, reviews, and more. This week special guest Steve Orlando joins the show to discuss his many projects, including Scarlet Witch , Astonishing Iceman , Exorcists Never Die , and more. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS New comics publisher DSTLRY announces creator-first focus DC reveals ...

Apr 16, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 218

Weird with a heart: Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham untangle ‘Unstoppable Doom Patrol’

Your weekly comics recap of news, reviews, and more is back, and this week we have special guests Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham on to talk Unstoppable Doom Patrol . With the first issue out now, we dig into their approach to bringing back this team, its history, and much more! This is an extended version of our written interview published last month . Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting...

Apr 09, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 217
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