The world just can’t get enough zombies. They’re everywhere. So let’s throw in dating at the same time. Let’s be real here, I’m not sure which is scarier. Good thing we have Steve Urena here to help sort this stuff out. Listen in as we talk about his newest Kickstarter comic Zombie Date Night , which as of the publishing of this episode is fully funded and has just under 2 weeks left in the campaign for you to get in on the fun. Learn such things as: Why so many zombies? How do such different ge...
Aug 01, 2021•36 min
It all comes back to Spider-Man doesn’t it? There’s a good reason for that, he is one of Marvel’s premier characters for a reason. We’re just going to have a Spider-Man game for every console aren’t we? Tune in this week as Aaron Weiss from Weisscast joins the show to help break down why Spider-Man gets so much love in the gaming sphere. This Episode is brought to you in part by the wonderful Play Comics Patreon Supporters . Learn such things as: Who are some villains we need to see more of? Wha...
Jul 25, 2021•44 min
The best thing about supporting a cool story on Kickstarter is getting to go along for the ride over the course of the story’s lifetime. And that’s what we’re doing here in the first time we’re taking a second look at a Kickstarter storyline. Tommy Jauregui comes by the show again to talk about the second chapter of his Endless Moons story. And hopefully convinces some of you to back the Endless Moons Kickstarter campaign . Learn such things as: What can you learn from campaign to campaign? How ...
Jul 18, 2021•41 min
Don't get me wrong, I love super hero comics. But they've been around forever, and with that longevity comes a tie to the past that just can't be ignored. No matter what anyone does with Superman or Hulk there's always going to be someone complaining that a bit of the past is being ignored. Even if that piece of the past is deeply rooted in values and ideas that we don't hold as a society anymore. Which is one reason why I'm so excited to get to talk to Adam Gorham, artist for The Blue Flame, Va...
Jul 11, 2021•46 min
Sometimes I just get confused when it comes to localization decisions. Why can't we get the manga license with our games? Did they think we wouldn't like a plane based shooter because it had a comic with it that we didn't recognize? Good thing that I have Steampunk Link and Emmy Zero from SNEScapades here to help straighten things up. Listen in as we try to solve this and other mysterious aspects of this early SNES era gem. Learn such things as: Why can’t games based on rather obscure manga just...
Jul 04, 2021•51 min
There's no turning back now, social media is here to stay. And with that comes a new type of interaction with the world and the people who make the pieces of entertainment that help us get through our day. But what happens behind the scenes and along the way for the people who create these things? Good thing we have Dave Baker here to help shed some light on that with Everyone is Tulip , a comic created with Nicole Goux and published by Dark Horse. Learn such things as: Why are there so many soc...
Jun 20, 2021•55 min
I can't get into first person shooters. But let's get it even wider than that, I usually can't get into shooters at all. They're just not my genre of choice. Patrick Hickey Jr. might just change that with his latest book The Minds Behind Shooter Games . I'll probably never be good at them but after reading the background that Patrick was able to pick up. I might not love the games, but I love hearing about the stories behind how these games came into existence. This episode is brought to you in ...
Jun 13, 2021
When you think of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe then Wonder Woman is definitely up there. Easily one of the most important characters in comics. But with that longevity and popularity comes an interesting problem, a lot of stuff has already been done. So when you can get a fresh take on things it’s always great, and even better when it’s a well done comic. That’s what we have here with Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan. Listen in as we talk about the best parts of a limited Future...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min
One of the great things about comics is that there’s a story for everyone. A character for everyone. Or there can be, some groups are just more well represented than others. What can you do? If you’re Joe Glass, you can go write a comic that has been popular enough to spawn a 400+ page omnibus release. I’d say that’s doing a little something to make sure that marginalized portions of the population can get some more and better representation wouldn’t you? This episode is brought to you by everyo...
May 30, 2021•55 min
Comics is a team sport. Unless you’re talking about one of those super talented people who can do everything, but we’re not talking about them right now. We’re looking at a book made by two people who are both good at what they do. Those people: Eric Grissom and Will Perkins. The book: Goblin . I have both of them here to talk about this wonderful story that you really will have to read. Spoiler alert though: it’s pretty good. This episode is brought to you by the wonderful patrons of Play Comic...
May 16, 2021•57 min
Sometimes a dumb idea actually turns into something. You know, like telling your wife that you’re starting a comic publisher. Or not telling her and just kind of doing it until one day neither of you can deny that this is exactly what’s going on. I’ve never done that. But you know who has? Today’s guest Mark Bernal from Lesser Known Comics. So listen in as I pick his brain about how you can sneaky start a publisher and some of the best parts of doing so as a relative newcomer. This episode is br...
May 10, 2021•43 min
There’s only a few things we have to have to survive in this world. Two of those are comics and food. But what if, and I’m being totally serious here, what if you could find a really good comic about food? I’m sure there are others, but Kitchen Witch is really good so that’s what we’re going with right now. Good thing we have Steve Orlando here to talk to about The Kitchen Witch. Makes total sense since he wrote it. After all, that is how these things usually work. And if you’re not convinced th...
May 05, 2021•42 min
We're never going to get away from Batman are we? Oh well, at least Chaos in Gotham is based on everyone’s favorite Batman animated series. And Batman might possibly have one of the best rogue galleries in comics so you’ve got to think something could be pulled off here. Good thing we’ve got Erin from Girls Talk Comics to come help us look into the situation. So suit up, because this is a fun one. This Episode is brought to you in part by Alex Schumacher, SLG Publishing , and Mr. Butterchips. Le...
May 02, 2021
More than anything else right now, I want to make sure that everyone one of you is doing alright in every way possible. We're going through a lot of shit and while taking care of your mental health is really important we as a society aren't in a place yet where it's always something that can be talked about openly. That needs to change. This is one reason why I'm so excited to talk to Justin Richards about his Kickstarter project A Silent Night . Dealing with depression and anxiety is something ...
Apr 18, 2021•56 min
Alright guys, we really need to get the house ready to sell. Despite saying that I’ve been working on that most of the free time has been spent working on the podcast in one way or another. Good for content, not so good for getting into a new house. Here’s a quick summary of what I say in the episode: I don’t know how long the break will be because I don’t know how long it will take to get into the new place I’m not halting production during this time, but I am really slowing it down. Weekends b...
Mar 14, 2021•24 min
It’s finally happened. I got totally peer pressured into reading a comic. Not only that, but in getting the creators on the show too. Although let’s be real about Witchblood for a minute. I definitely would have read this anyway and thought that I should get the creators on the show. That cover + all the hype I’d seen about this one + Vault Comics = I’ll pick it up. It’s simple math. Listen in as Lisa Sterle and Matthew Erman (featuring a special appearance from their dog Rory) come talk about t...
Mar 07, 2021
I love learning. I love talking to creators about how they get their things done. I love picking their brains and finding out cool little things. It's just great. Enter Chris Sotomayor, the newest member of the PodChris Club. So listen in as we learn what goes into being a colorist and a possible way for you to become one too. Not me though, my art skills aren't good enough. Learn such things as : Why do art duties get split up? Why don't colorists stay consistently with a book like writers and ...
Mar 01, 2021•51 min
I have a feeling we're about to start hitting a bunch of manga based games. Might as well make one of the early rounds of that be a boxing game. My ability to think of any more boxing puns is on the down for the count so let's be serious. Today we're taking a look at Victorious Boxers: Ippo's Road to Glory. I've got Trevor H from Catching Up on Cinema to help guide me through this one and possibly maybe get my pronunciation a bit better. Learn such things as: Why aren't I making a tag for every ...
Feb 21, 2021•56 min
You know what my favorite part of doing this podcast has been? Making such talented friends and having an excuse to share their stuff with the world. For real, it's even better than the comics people give me to read. For example, I got to talk to Fernando Pinto about a few different things from him that I'm very happy to either have in my house right now or will have some time in the future in Warped and Gun Punch . Both are really fun comics that you should definitely check out. Learn such thin...
Feb 14, 2021•34 min
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but the world is a bit crazy night now. But mixed in with all of the craziness are little bits of normalcy that can help make things be not so jarring. Good thing I've got Mike Campbell from my local shop Captain's Comics and Toys to come by and talk about their upcoming Captain's Comic Expo . Learn such things as: What special precautions are having to be made at cons this year? What can I expect to find at this one specifically? Will I actually go this yea...
Feb 07, 2021•32 min
Chris once again gets sucked in by a creator going out into the world and pushing their stuff. This time it's the tale of a young bounty hunter and her side quest to find herself. Hurry up and get in on the story by backing Endless Moons on Kickstarter . Listen in as Tommy Jauregui gives us an insight into Endless Moons, how it came to be, and how you can get yourself a copy of this great story. Learn such things as: How can you use a well know franchise as inspiration without going into Copyrig...
Feb 06, 2021•32 min
We all know KISS the band, right? Those makeup wearing rock dudes who just want to rock and party and put on a good show. Well, did you know that they've had comics stretching back to the early days of their career? Or that there's a game based on one of the runs? I didn't. Well, I knew there was the KISS game but only that it existed. Good thing I have Scarlett O'Dell from Gatecrashers here to help straighten everything out. Listen in as I get taught a few lessons but also potentially release a...
Jan 31, 2021
Horror and comics just seem to go hand in hand. Horror comics had a large hand in the creation of the comics code many years ago, and it seems like so many people have a secret love and/or talent for horror. So why not have a place where you can let that out without a big commitment? Enter Steve Foxe, half of the creator team behind Razorblades . Listen in terror as we talk about the creation of a collection of things that go bump in the night, except not anywhere nearly as cheesy as that since ...
Jan 24, 2021•48 min
The world of comics and games, as evidenced by the existence of this podcast, have a decent amount of crossover. But a game where you introduce a whole new team to an already established universe? And have a tie in comic? That's got to be pretty rare, right? Listen in as Robert Secundus from Comics XF comes on the show to help take a look at Marvel Nemesis Rise of the Imperfects. Learn such things as: Are tie in comics worth reading? How do you trick gamers into buying a portable version of a co...
Jan 17, 2021•56 min
What do space and the ocean have in common? A lot of things actually. Like people getting lost and having close encounters with giant monsters who probably want to eat them. Listen in as Frank Martin comes to talk about his new Kickstarter comic project The Polar Paradox . What is so fascinating about the ocean anyway? Do I as a reader really need to know a super detailed backstory about every character? What are some good ways to make sure you get press for your own project? And so much more! Y...
Jan 12, 2021•33 min
These days when a series is based all around fighting and punching people in the face it's a surprise when there isn't a fighting game to go along with it. But did you know that there was a time when Street Fighter II hadn't come out yet? And that people were making fighting games before it? Listen in as Andrew Mecha Davis from Popanimecomics joins the show to help take a look at Fist of the North Star 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe to help solve the mystery of why this anime hasn't ...
Jan 10, 2021•52 min
It's a thing we've all seen before. Post apocalyptic worlds and the groups who rise to power in which to rule them. And it's something I'll never really get tired of because all that really means is that you have a fairly familiar stepping stone into a story that can truly go anywhere. That's what we have here in Scout's Honor (published by those AfterShock dudes who are trying to take all my money by doing silly things like printing good comics and getting creators who are cool people ) and why...
Jan 06, 2021
Comics have such a long history that there's no way anybody can know everything about every character. M.O.D.O.K. is that way for me. I have an idea of who this giant killing organism is but only because he's happened to be in other things. Good thing I have Jordan Blum, one of the writers on the current mini-series M.O.D.O.K Head Games, on to let me know how much fun this series is (he's right) and how it's OK that I really don't know much going into reading this or watching the TV show due out...
Jan 05, 2021•41 min
No matter what you want to think, the Ang Lee Hulk film exists. And there's a game to go with it. Yup, it's a movie tie in game and we all know how those were back in the day. Or do we? Listen in as Josh Sutton from Panels to Pixels takes a stab at convincing you that not only is this a good movie to go watch, but it's also not a horrible game to go with it. Learn such things as: Do people really want a comic book movie that looks like a comic book? Does Al Ewing secretly love the Ang Lee film? ...
Jan 03, 2021•49 min
Let's cut to the chase here. I'm a sucker for creators who I see out in the world pushing their stuff. Rich was out in the world pushing his stuff. It certainly doesn't hurt that Sea of Sorrows is the kind of thing I'd want to read anyway. Historical horror with a lot of it happening under the sea? Yup, sign me up right now. I even wrote a review you can read here . So like I said, I'm really excited to have Rich Douek on the show to talk about Sea of Sorrows and how it came to be in this crazy ...
Dec 22, 2020
