World at War Comics

Welcome to Paul's 11th Kickstarter campaign featured in the world of Project Naosis. Bringing you a 28-page full-color comic book, Voltage & Imperium 1-Shot! Check out the cover from our interior artist Joe Cretrilli.

This story follows Clay Hughes a retired veteran who was given a second chance at life with the deed to a foster home. The first child dropped at his door isn't just any ordinary child but an ENHANCED.

Visit Kickstarter now to get your copy! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectnaosis/voltage-and-imperium-1-one-shot?ref=discovery&term=paul%20thayer&total_hits=18557&category_id=250 <...

Mario B Long joins the show to talk about his latest title, God Tier, a story about the mysterious anarchist Typhon, the god of monsters, who has sparked a fire that has spread across the world. Pablo Costello, and his sister Anna, are trapped in between the raging battle between gangs, police, gods and monsters.

God Tier Vol 1. is available now at nakamapress.com for pre-order.

Official date of release is June 17th! Use this link to pre-order now! https://madcavestudios.com/product/god-tier-vol-1/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Nakama Press is an imprint...

Tomás Giorello is an artist from Buenos Aires who has been in the industry for 30 years.

He has done cover and interior art on XO ManOWar for Valiant, Dark Horse 'Star Wars' titles 'Empire', 'Republic' and 'X-Wing'. With Timothy Truman he has worked on 'Conan' and its follow-up title 'Conan the Cimmerian', also for Dark Horse.

His latest title is Planet Death from Bad Idea created by Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of John Wick and award winning writer Robert Venditti. Planet Death launched issue 0 on Free Comic Book Day and sold close to 1 m...

My next guest is Shane Connery Volk. Shane hit the comic book scene with Nottingham, an award winning title co-created with David Hazan. Nottingham has become a huge hit for publisher Mad Cave Studios. News has been released that a spin off is in the works for Nottingham.

Today we speak with Shane about his new title, Prairie Gods in which Shane created, writes draws and colors.

Prairie Gods is The Twilight Zone meets Sin City, with a B-Movie/Tarantino look and feel. Each self-contained issue centers on supernatural events and characters in and around...

Frederick Littles joins me again to talk about the latest title under the House of Wise label at Wise Acre Comics. This time we talk about Vibrant!

This title created and written by Emeka Nkwo is currently on Kickstarter! This is a title you do not want to miss! Use this link to back today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/akoma/vibrant-1-awakening-26-pg-story-of-power-and-family?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=wise%20acre%20comics&total_hits=31

You can follow Emeka on socials at vibrant_comic

You can follow Frederick and stay up to date...

Ben Mainard is Known for his creativity, and artistic flair, Ben has always been adept at using his creative skills in everything he does. Co-founder of Bad Mosquito Films. Ben is a Writer, Producer, Director, Cameraman, Actor, and Effects Artist.

Visit his IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8319406/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Support on Kickstarter today using this link

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asapcomicsuk/the-conversation-2?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=bad%20mosquito&total_hits=1

ASAP Imagination Productions and Bad Mosquito Films Production are joining forces...

Ryan Parrott is a New York Times best-selling comic book writer and screenwriter known for his work on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” "Star Trek," and his creator-owned series “Rogue Sun," "The Infernals," and "Dead Day.”

His latest title with Academy Award winner John Ridley, The Atom Project is part of DC Comics All In and plays an important role in the DC All In Universe.

You can follow Ryan on X and Blue Sky @thatryanparrott

Learn more here!

https://imagecomics.com/creators/ryan-parrott https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/rogue-sun

REFUGE: Chapter 1 is the beginning of Pavel's epic adventure. After a cruel war has taken everything from him, Pavel escapes the battlefield to find refuge in a mountain cave. But his safety is short lived after discovering he is not alone.

Use this link to back the campaign today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bentboxcomics/refuge-chapter-1-an-all-ages-action-adventure-series?ref=discovery&term=refuge%20chapter%201&total_hits=1&category_id=250

Chris O'Hara, owner of Bent Box Comics talks about the creation process and the heart that has gone into this title.

You can see more of what...

ALL-NEW STORIES FROM SERIES CREATOR GREG WEISMAN! After kicking off with a special prologue story in Dynamite Entertainment's Free Comic Book Day issue #0, the long-awaited tale of Goliath's former love and sworn enemy of the Manhattan Clan gets underway in earnest with a return to the Dark Ages and the aftermath of the destruction of Castle Wyvern!

Gargoyles Demona 0 will be available free on free comic book day in May!

Issue 1 Diamond code is MAR250010 so you can have your comic shops order it for you!

Gargoyles: Demona features cover art for the...

A.C. Medina (Elasticator, Hellicious, The Haunted Box) and Mina Elwell (Infernoct, Hellicious, The Haunted Box) team up again with veteran comics illustrator Anna Wieszczyk (Hell Nebraska, Godkiller) to create this surreal look into a future where Vampires reign and humans are livestock. Eighty-eight years have passed since an unknown plague wiped out most human life on earth. This is the greatest famine vampires have ever known.

The surviving humans are bred, raised and protected from the horrors of the apocalypse outside of the abattoir gates only to continue the human species and feed their undead keepers...

Nyx has been many things to Al Simmons: enemy, friend, savior, and more. She was the first to take the mantle of She-Spawn and helped save Wanda and Cyan alongside Al. Then, one day, she just disappeared. She now reigns as the Queen of Hell, but where has she been, and what has she done to set her on this path? SPAWN artist NAT JONES returns alongside writer and SPAWN Editor-in-Chief THOMAS HEALY to fill in the gaps of those lost years.

Dealing with the repercussions of the decisions that the fan-favorite witch has made,

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Creator and writer of Tinsel Town David Lucarelli is back with a new title, Doctor Zomba's Ghostley Tales! Doctor Zomba's Ghostly Tales is a classic horror anthology by Tinseltown creator David Lucarelli in the vein of E.C. Comics & The Twilight Zone with a modern edge! Three terrifying tales, from the past, the present, and an uncertain future hosted by Doctor Zomba and the characters from David Lucarelli's award-winning spook show revival Doctor Zomba's Ghost Show with art by Kyle Roberts, Anna Wieszczyk, Tinseltown's Henry Ponciano, and Brandon Perlow.

Ghostly Tales is a 42-page full-color double-sized floppy...

Tyler is thrilled to announce that "The Antagonists" is making its triumphant return to print! After years of high demand and limited supply and hiccups and derailments such as the Diamond bankruptcy, rising paper and print costs, and industry setbacks like the Hollywood strike, we're excited to say that we've survived and are stronger than ever! Immerse yourself in 225 pages of what could be the greatest comic you've never heard of.

Originally launched by Godhood Comics in 2020, "The Antagonists" quickly won the hearts of fans and collectors around the globe. Its success paved the way for a...

The Jones are the founders of Midnight Comics LLC. The two are married, passionate parents and creators who wanted to create stories that aren't afraid to take risks and characters that their children could see themselves in. They also wanted to create more characters that not only look like them, but to create scenarios that show that we are not a monolith. Today Llord Jones joins to share more on Grey, co-created with his wife Tosha. Toshi J is the writer and creator of Admani and the writer of The Grey. Toshi is a wife, mother of three, actress...

Daniel Kibblesmith is an Emmy-nominated TV writer and author from Oak Park, Illinois.

He was most recently a Co-Executive Producer for [coming soon] on [redacted], and Netflix Animation’s Inside Job (2021) — as well as writing for shows like Clone High (Max, 2023), The Nevers (HBO, 2021) and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS, 2015 - 2020). He was also the writer of the televised live event Celebrating Marvel’s Stan Lee (ABC, 2019) and a writer for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards (2017). With illustrator, Ashley Quach, he is the author of the picture books Princess Dinosaur (LBYR, 2021) and Santa’s Husband (Harper D...

My next guest are creator/writer Mike Bardo and creator/artist Michelle Lodge who stopped by to talk about their latest title Fantastic Freaks, a NSFW comic book that recently successfully funded on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michellelodge/fantastic-freaks-issue-1-race-against-the-cock?ref=discovery&term=fantastic%20freaks&total_hits=10&category_id=250

Fantastic Freaks

In a world where monsters of all sizes thrive, Frankenstein's monster (Frank), faces an unexpected catastrophe when he wakes up after a bender and finds that his most treasured possession - his private - is gone. Distraught and determined to recover what...

Ram V is an Eisner-nominated, award-winning author and creator of comics & graphic novels such as GRAFITY’S WALL, THESE SAVAGE SHORES, THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR & the Eisner-winning BLUE IN GREEN.

Since publishing his first book in 2016, Ram’s work has gone on to garner critical and popular success, winning multiple awards. Apart from creating original work, Ram has also written for iconic characters & titles such as Detective Comics, Swamp Thing, Justice League Dark, Catwoman, Venom and Carnage at DC Comics and Marvel.

The New Gods issue 4 is in stores now including Ram's latest titl...

Doug Knight is a comic book creator, writer, and artist who as a child was diagnosed with having a tumor. Spending years off and on in hospitals Doug gained a love for comic book leading to a passion for writing and drawing. Today Doug is doing well although still living with that same tumor which has resulting in him being legally blind. This has created a passion of telling his story in the pages of comic books.

Doug stopped by to talk about his current Kickstarter that provides an opportunity for fans to grab his 3 titles. Apocskalypse...

Vasil Tuchkov joins the podcast to talk about @itremainstheimmersivenovel an industry changing way to consume story telling.

Published by Yellow Mouth Studio, the first entertainment media franchise for decentralised audiences. It Remains takes place in a world destroyed by war, pollution, and overconsumption, all that remains is bone, dust, plastic, and the distant memory of what once was. At the heart of this of this desolate wasteland is a mysterious yellow lake known simply as the Yellow Mouth, which devours everything in its vicinity.

Two servivors, known only as It and Its Father, are Resisters...

My next guest is the owner and founder of Comic Kingdom Creative and the all new publishing company Blame Canada Publishing who stopped by to talk about his latest title Aftermath and the upcoming title The 51st State.

Aftermath Issue 1

What would you do with ultimate power? In Aftermath, ordinary individuals find themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities, igniting both hope and chaos. With powers like flight, mind reading, and super strength, it’s a dream come true—until it isn’t. As they come to terms with their newfound powers, a darker truth unfolds—each gift bri...

My next guest are coic book creator Danny Baram and Lorry Jamison who both have current graphic novels through Comicker Press. Danny Baram is the creator and writer and Matt Schultz is the artist of Halloween Team.

HALLOWEEN TEAM tells a compelling story that blends horror, adventure, mystery, and romance: Years ago, five misfit kids banded together to form Halloween Team - a group dedicated to solving mysteries and hunting monsters in the small town of Greenwood, MA. Now, twenty years later, the kids are grown and lead separate lives - until a new mystery brings them...

Ron Marz has been writing comics for three decades, starting his career with a lengthy run on Silver Surfer for Marvel. Since then, he has worked for virtually every major publisher and compiled a long list of credits, including stints on Thor for Marvel, Green Lantern and Superboy for DC, Star Wars for Dark Horse, and the historic Marvel vs. DC crossover. He co-created the Green Lantern Kyle Rayner during his landmark run on the title.

His latest title is Shinku with Zoop. Shinku was originally created by Ron and veteran artist Lee Moder. They produced 5 issues...

Paul Thayer, creator and writer of Project Naosis is back to talk about the 6th episode on this popular indie comic book. The stakes are high as we see Crimson Payne do what Crimson Payne does, annihilate anything in his path. But is there another side to him?

A 28-page full-color action-packed comic book for only $10! Where in this issue we discover the origin of our main villain Crimson Payne! Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time reader, we've got you covered with Catch-Up tiers to bring you up to speed, or simply just grab our...

John Kissee stops by the show to talk about Doctor Rigby!

John is a visual storyteller at heart. His first work (age 6) was a 4-page comic adaptation of King Kong, proudly presented to my parents. He was a happy, imaginative, weird little kid, growing up in a household full of creativity, laughter and love. John has been a graphic designer for nearly twenty years, specializing in print, publication and packaging design. He also has enjoyed a range of other projects, including brand design, editorial illustration, comic book creation and book covers. His passion project is Doctor Rigby...

Frederick Littles is a creator, writer, and founder of Wise Acre Comics. He is the brains behind all the stories and characters in the Wise Acre Comics ecosystem. In addition to being a comic book creator and story writer, he currently serves in the United States Air Force.

In Issue #5, Magnus and his sister MeKyla stand at a crossroads after enduring a series of grueling trials. As new dangers arise, Magnus must trust in the strength passed down from his father. This issue captures the power of family, duty, and the wisdom shared between generations as they...

Comic creator Bob Campbell joins the podcast to talk about issue 2 of Illuminatus which has a Kickstarter that goes live in April 2025.

TALES OF ILLUMINATUS! is the official comic book adaptation of Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea's classic underground trilogy of novels. This is the original conspiracy adventure! Before the X-files, before the Da Vinci Code, before True Detective, there was Illuminatus!

Right now on Kickstarter you can secure your issues of Illuminatus using this link. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bobbycampbell/tales-of-illuminatus-2-the-invisible-crown?ref=discovery&term=tales%20of%20illuminatus&total_hits=2&category_id=250 <...

Michael Oden of 9 Realms Publishing stops by to share his latest title Elysian Fields: Reborn Elysian Fields Fueled by Pride, driven by rage, chasing after glory- this was the life of Achilles. But despite the number of foes he laid lo, his fate was sealed the moment he set foot on the plains of Ilium, so, just as the countless that had met his blade, death came and took him. Finally, Achilles would find peace... for a time.

However, this peace is now interrupted as he has been called upon to fight once more- a gladiator in...

Chris Condon is the writer of the ongoing Image Comics series That Texas Blood, as well as its acclaimed Wild West spinoff, The Enfield Gang Massacre. He is currently writing Green Arrow for DC Comics and Ultimate Wolverine for Marvel. He has a rescue pitbull named Obi who actually does most of the writing.

Quote: "Far Down Below is a story that I've wanted to tell since high school. People grow old, but stories never do, so I'm incredibly excited to be tackling this long-gestating project with a phenomenal artist like Gegê Schall and our editor, Marla E...

Noah Alperin, creator and writer of Atrocity joins the show to share his journey through the comic book writing process. A graduate of film, Noah has made the transition into comics finding the platform comics provides fits perfect with the stories he wants to tell.

Atrocity is a story that Noah created years prior and it can be yours now on Indiegogo! Use this link! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/atrocity-issue-1#/

Atrocity is a post apocalyptic horror comic. After the world has been destroyed, only one city remains. And from the ruins, powerful forces try...

Use this link to ger your hands on this amazing horror title, Infernoct by @ironagecomics ! Written by the talented Mina Elwell with art from the amazing Eli Powel, Infernoct bring the scary to horror on this latest title! Use this link to back! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hb2/infernoct-vol-1-a-complete-graphic-novel?ref=discovery&term=infernoct&total_hits=30&category_id=252

You can follow Iron Age Comics on socials at ironagecomics

You can follow Mina @minaelwell

You can follow Eli @instaless_eli

Infernoct is about Sam, Sam just needs a job. She certainly...

Veteran Comic book creator/artist Mahmud Asrar joins us to talk about his amazing career having worked on several titles at Marvel (X-Man, X-Force, Thor, Spiderman, Conan the Barbarian, King Conan), DC Comics (JLA, Atom, Supergirl, Brightest Day) and Image (Dynamo 5, Savage Dragon) as well as his latest title with Jason Aaron Bug Wars.

Bug Wars

Slade Slaymaker is a kid from Alabama suddenly lost in a vicious world beyond his imagining, a world of marauding ant armies, spellcasting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians. A kingdom of tiny but deadly warriors hidden in his own...

From 2010 to 2020, DiDio was co-publisher of DC Comics alongside Jim Lee. Prior to this, DiDio was the Senior Vice President — Executive Editor, DC Universe, for DC Comics, having been promoted to that position in October 2002 after having joined the company in January 2002 as DC Universe Vice President — Editorial.

He was awarded by Wizard magazine as its first ever "Man of the Year" in 2003 for his work on the DC Universe line. Previous to DC Comics, DiDio was a writer and producer at Mainframe Entertainment, working on ReBoot among other shows.

Dan also created and writer Anci...

PCB Entertainment, Keith Arem (Call of Duty Performance Director), Christopher Shy (Dead Space Comic Artist) - the creative team behind Image Comics’ award winning graphic novel, Ascend, is set to unveil Frost Road, set to launch on Kickstarter March 4, 2025. The thriller comic is best described as a high-intensity graphic novel that blends apocalyptic horror and suspense, perfect for fans of The Last of Us, A Quiet Place, & Silent Hill. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pcb-entertainment/frost-road-an-apocalyptic-horror-graphic-novel

Keith Arem

As Creative Director and President of PCB Productions, Writer/Creator Keith Arem brings over 30 years of interdisciplinary ex...

Skull Valley Comics is on a mission to redefine the independent comic book scene, setting a new standard with its unique blend of 80’s, 90’s, and modern styles. Under Creator EA Brown’s leadership, Our team’s aggressive and intentional storytelling is designed to captivate readers and leave a lasting mark. With ambitious plans to expand into books, digital, animation, gaming, and films, Skull Valley Comics is not just aiming to be part of the industry but to elevate to the next level!

EVP Edward Brown, Editor Chuck Pineua, Writer Brian Cochran, and Director of art Alim Leggertt...

Amazing Ariyah Anime Short Film Help us become the next biggest thing in anime since Dragonball Z as we complete the origin story of Amazing Ariyah, the Jade Princess!

Hotep's new project is an anime short introducing a new young girl hero named Amazing Ariyah. She is witty, confident and powerful. She represents everything we want our young girls to be. Therefore, he made sure this animation is STELLAR!

Black Lion and Cubs are 85% completed with it, but need some additional funds to put the final touches on the film. You can meet Ariyah and...

SKULLKICKERS is back in a brand new collected edition and this is your best chance to get on board the adventure! SKULLKICKERS is a genre-crashing action-comedy swords & sorcery story on steroids! SKULLKICKERS is the story of three messed-up mercenaries who kill monsters and cause chaos in their relentless search for money and fame! SKULLKICKERS is like Deadpool by way of Dungeons & Dragons and it's written by Jim Zub, who has worked on Dungeons & Dragons, Conan the Barbarian, The Avengers, Batman, Samurai Jack, Rick and Morty, and Street Fighter!

Credits: Writer/Co-creator: Jim Zub Illustrator/Co-creator: Chris Stevens...

Witness the lines blur between fiction and reality in this debut comic series that blends fiction with reality, unites music with comic books, and introduces cats to violence. Experience the rising music phenomenon, ANA, in a way that transcends any other band. Listen to the music, watch the videos, read the comic book - either way... Welcome to ANA. Josh and Aaron Mak join me to discuss Ana issue 1, current tours the Band Ana are doing, and whats next for this band who loves and creates comics!

The inter-dimensional goddess, ANA, arrives in our world, seeking out...

Z. G. Taylor is a writer and creator in the UK. His first title is Red & Brown, a story of twists, turns, and tragedy set during the aftermath of a trail that grips New York City. Available now on Kickstarter! RED & BROWN is set during the aftermath of a trial that grips New York City, Red & Brown is the emotive journey of Detective Gideon Streznik as he attempts to navigate the complex fallout of emotions, opinions and tones of corruption that follow a prosecution he wholeheartedly believes has landed an innocent woman behind bars.

When Streznik receives...

Nigel is a seasoned comic book writer known for his gritty, character-driven stories that explore the complexities of the human condition. His previous works include "Hardears" and "Critical ops task force." Neon Ghost Step into a neon-lit, metropolis where survival is brutal, and the line between hero and villain blurs.

Neon Ghost follows Tala, a young woman torn from her sister and enslaved in a sweatshop. Hardened by adversity, Tala becomes a fierce mercenary, fueled by revenge and a drive to reunite with her sister. Teaming up with Irina, a survivor with a dark past, Tala uncovers...

My next guest is writer and creator Jon Dexter. Jon is a two-time Academy Awards screenwriting contest semi-finalist for the screenplay, THE WEEPING TREES. He is also the creator and writer of Dime-Store Detective, Space Cruizin, and of course his popular Alpha Dogs series! You can now find Jon's Alpha Dogs trade on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Target.com to name a few.

Issue 5 of Alpha Dogs is now being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Issue 5 starts a new arc for fans! If you did miss the first 4 issues or would like to purchase the trade you can do...