World at War Comics
This podcast focuses on indie comic book writers and creators, comic book artist, and comic and sci-fi related toy collecting. Hope you enjoy!
Ji'Reh and Jermael talk Big News with Favored Pen Comics
Big News! visit FPcomics.com today! Follow Ji'Reh @Dejavucomic Follow Jermael @jermaellessey
Zack Kaplan talks Only the Savage are Left and more!
Superstar Creator Zack Kaplan joins me to talk about the list of titles coming to Dark Horse in 2026! Following the success of Kill All Immortals, Masterminds, The Midnight Shadows, and Break Out, hit-maker Zack Kaplan and Dark Horse Comics are continuing their partnership to offer a thrilling slate of new 2026 comic series throughout the Dark Horse 40th anniversary year. Starting with Only The Savage Are Left in June, Kaplan teams up with creator superstar artist Stefano Raffaele (Alien Vs. Captain America, Detective Comics, Star Wars), followed by The Smart Division with Eisner-winning artist John J Pearson (In Bloom, Infernals...
Punisher Actor Jason Moore returns to talk the new Punisher Special!
Jason Moore comes from beautiful Kingston Jamaica and studied acting at SUNY Purchase College Acting Conservatory in New York. After getting his start in theater, Jason moved from New York to Los Angeles to pursue more film and TV. Jason is best known for his role as Curtis Hoyle in the hit series Marvel's The Punisher. Follow Jason on Socials @jasonmoore
Jeremy Haun talks Beauty and Murder Podcast from Ignition Press!
Writer Jeremy Haun is a prolific, fan-favorite comic book writer and artist who has worked with numerous publishers and characters, ranging from Batman to Captain America to Spawn, in a career spanning 20-plus years. He is best known for creator-owned properties such as The Beauty and The Realm, published by Image Comics, and Red Mother and The Approach, both from BOOM! Studios. He is Creative Director of Ignition Press and the host of the video podcast Curious Haunts. His current titles from Ignition Press include the The iconic, innovative comic book series The Beauty written with Jason A. Hurley, wh...
Editor in Chief of Invader Comics explains why they are so different.
Mike Perkins of Invader Comics joins me to talk how Invader Comics is taking over the comic industry! Join me live as we discuss what's next! Close your windows. Lock your doors. We’re coming for you. We’re invading the spaces we have no business being, knocking down the barriers that have kept you separated from the stories you NEED TO READ! Don’t try to run. Don’t try to hide. We’re everywhere, and we’ll find you.
We’ve amassed an army of hundreds of creatives from all over the world. We’re likely already i...
We talk Vampyrates with Fred Van Lente and Luca Pizzari
VAMPYRATES! #1 Through the darkness of the thousand-year eclipse they sail, seeking adventure, treasure—and blood! Writer Fred Van Lente and artist Luca Pizzari bring you a swashbuckling adventure in a world ruled by vampires! Through the darkness of the thousand-year eclipse they sail, seeking adventure, treasure—and blood! In a world ruled by vampires, Empress Nira of the Night Isles has always cared more for sword-fighting and carousing than ruling. But when she escapes a vicious coup by stowing aboard VMS Abyss, a pirate ship run by the mysterious Captain Akeyo, she gets more than she can handle of both...
The Chew Team is Back!! Rob Guillory joins me to talk Ghostbrawler!
Rob Guillory & John Layman join me to talk a new project coming to Kickstarter! The team behind Chew is back, and they’re coming out swinging! The last time John Layman, the WildStorm editor who ended up writing for all the big publishers while firing off indie hits like Outer Darkness and Leviathan, and Rob Guillory, the mastermind cartoonist behind Mosely and Farmhand, got together, they crafted the Harvey, multiple-Eisner award winning, NYT best-selling comic series CHEW.
Now, they’re getting ready to launch GHOSTBRAWLER May 19th on Kickstarter, beginning with a special black and white Founder’s Edit...
Jim Zub Talks Conan - Tides of the Tyrant King!!
Jim Zub joins us to talk about the latest crossover coming out of Free Comic Book Day - Conan - Tides of the Tyrant King From the team at Kabooooom.com Those who have been reading the current Conan the Barbarian series from Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures will be on familiar footing here. Titan has used Free Comic Book Day to kick off Conan-themed crossovers over the past few years. The crossovers, in this case, involve other characters created by Robert E. Howard.
And in the case of Tides of the Tyrant King, the story this...
Westside Volume 1 Deep Dive: Why This Comic Matters Right Now
From the creative minds behind ©alifornia, Inc., the powerhouse indie team returns with a gripping new crime saga. Writer Justin Giampaoli (Rome West, Starship Down), illustrator Dave Law (Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Space Odditorium, Wolf Punks), and Studio 12-7 publisher and variant cover artist Arthur N. Ebuen (The Simpsons, Futurama, Systemic) invite you into the world of Westside.
Back here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artebuen/westside-volume-1?ref=discovery&term=westside&total_hits=47&category_id=250#h:CREATIVE-TEAM This 52-page neo-noir crime drama plunges readers into a volatile crossroads where race relations, car culture, and crime collide. Drawing f...
Sean Gordon Murphy Talks "The Last Driver" Coming Soon at Image Comics
Sean Gordon Murphy shifts gears from Gotham to creator-owned storytelling with THE LAST DRIVER, a post-apocalyptic racing saga built on high-octane action and cinematic worldbuilding. Sean Murphy was born in Nashua, NH in the fall of 1980. He got interested in comics in grade school and spent many afternoons of his childhood drawing instead of making friends. His formal education started in Salem, NH as an apprentice to Leslie Swank, local painter, cartoonist and WWII vet.
After graduating Pinkerton Academy high school in 1999 he attended Massachusetts College of Art (Boston) and then the Savannah College of Art and...
Benjamin Hunting & Joe Ng talk Dead Air and more!
Benjamin Hunting 17 years in to a spectacularly varied journey down the path of writing and journalism. Always looking for new opportunities and adventures. He loves cars, comics, and music. He used to include “technology in there too, but technology doesn’t seem to love us back anymore.
The first computer he ever coded on was a Commodore VIC-20, and the last vehicle he built was a 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. In between, Ben managed to run a small record label, tour and record as a musician and work as a promoter, and drive nearly every single automobile currently on t...
Preeti Chhibber joins me to talk Supernatural Special: Castiel #1 from Dynamite Comics!
Preeti Chhibber is an author, speaker, and freelance writer. She worked as a publishing professional. She has written for SYFY, Polygon, Elle, BookRiot, The Nerds of Color, and The Mary Sue, among others. Her debut young adult romantic comedy, Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot is out in 2024. She also co-hosts the podcasts Women of Marvel, Desi Geek Girls, and Tar Valon or Bust. She’s appeared on several panels at New York Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, and on screen on the SYFY Network.
Honestly, you probably recognize her from one of several BuzzFeed “look at the...
Dan Price & Chris Sahloff talk the world of Bigfoot knows Karate and C.R.I.T. !!
BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: God Killer While on a quest to find a lost ice giant, Bigfoot is caught in a battle with the gods! An elderly Odin has been murdered, and Benny is the prime suspect! BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: God Killer is a 24 page, full color comic book that that brings forward the history of our cryptid warrior. This is a one-shot story, perfect for new readers to the BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE family. Written by Casey Allen & Dan Price. Art by Justin Adcock. Colors by Dan Price.
Coming to Kickstarter soon! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigfootknowskarate...
Matthew Schofield talks STEAMROLLER MAN #1 & #2 - More Absurd Superhero Hilarity!
MATTHEW SCHOFIELD is an animator, storyboard artist and director, having worked on films such as Cats Don't Dance, Prince of Egypt and The Iron Giant. He's been working on the history-making animated TV show, The Simpsons, for over 20 years, and is currently the Supervising Storyboard Director on the show. An avid, lifelong comic book reader, in 2017 he began writing and drawing his own superhero comedy webcomic, Steamroller Man! Issue #2 opens on the cliffhanger that ended issue #1!
You'll see how Steamroller Man escapes certain DOOM! This issue then follows Steamroller Man and scientist Paige Wan as they track...
Chris O'Hara and Ryan Hoover talk Monstrel which goes live on Kickstarter today!
Chris O'Hara is the founder of BentBox Comics and creator and writer of several titles. You can visit Bent Box Comics at www.bentboxcomics.com
Follow them @bentboxcomics on socials Mostrel From the creative team of Ryan Hoover and Scott Devantier comes the epic saga of Murk, the orc turned bard! 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. But orcs are the enemies of heroes and the only company that will accept him is a...
Tyler Kirkham talks Final Boss and more!!
Tyler Kirkham is a name that resonates with comic book enthusiasts, known for his dynamic art style and masterful ability to bring characters to life. His covers, often bursting with energy, intricate details, and vibrant colors, have earned him a dedicated following. To say that Tyler is at the top of his profession is an understatement. His covers are some of the most sought after in the comic book industry. At the end of 2025 Tyler launched through Image Comics Final Boss which a thrilling new action hero: Tommy Brazen.
If you have not picked this up yet...
Carrow Brown and Igor Teixeira talk their latest title Smugglers Stitch!
We welcome the incredible Carrow Brown and Igor Teixeira to talk their latest title Smugglers Stitch which releases July 22nd, 2026! Pre=order Smugglers Stitch now using this link! https://rippaverse.com/store/comics/smugglers-stitch/smugglers-stitch/
Cedric solves problems with fabric, engineering, and a little creative thinking. As a rising designer in the brutal world of professional wrestling, his job is simple: build costumes that survive bone-crushing slams while still looking heroic under the lights. Rival designers stealing clients? Annoying, but manageable. Alien gunfights on the side of the road? That’s new.
After a frustrating da...
The amazing art of Dexter Soy
Dexter Soy is a Filipino comic book artist known for his work on Nightwing, Captain Marvel, Red Hood and the Outlaws and Batman. He gained international recognition through his dynamic, detailed art style that blends Western comic aesthetics with strong anime and manga influences.
Follow Dexter on Instagram @deathstar_soy
Joe Pruett & Mike Deodato Jr. talk their latest title on Kickstarter - The Book of Deodato Jr
Joe Pruett and Mike Deodato Jr talk about the new title exploring the amazing career of Mike Deodato's career in a 200 plus page title on Kickstarter.
The Book of Deodato Jr. welcomes you into the world of a renowned comics artist, Mike Deodato Jr. This deluxe 9" x 12" hardcover, curated by Joe Pruett, features over 200 pages of famous illustrations and rare pieces from Deodato’s archives. Many works appear publicly for the first time. Every page is crafted with care, using rich colors and high-quality materials, so the book is as special as the art it holds. Through Ki...
Andrew Rodriguez talks Arcstream: False Start coming Oct 27th!
Andrew Rodriguez - Creative Manager at Rippaverse and Creator/Writer of Arcstream: False Start, the next big title coming to the Rippaverse this October. Arcstream is currently up for pre-order! Use this link to get your copy now!
https://rippaverse.com/store/comics/arcstream/arcstream-false-start-1/arcstream-false-start-1/
Arcstream: False Start #1 ignites a brand-new Rippaverse® saga, following Zephyr Arland—a gifted young speedster caught between extraordinary potential and devastating consequences. At North Florespark High, Zephyr is already ahead of everyone else. On the track, in the classroom—everything seems effortless. But beneath that effortless speed lies a dange...
The amazing worlds created by Caanan White!
Meet the incredible Caanan White, the current art director of the Rippaverse. If you are a comic book fan, you will have enjoyed picking up a book illustrated by this outstanding artist. With over 15 years of experience, Caanan has worked with everyone from Marvel and Image Comics to 1First Comics, Dabel Brothers Productions, and everyone in between. His work was first published in 2006 by the independent comic book publisher Dabel Brothers and industry titans like Marvel. This marked the beginning of his professional career as a graphic novel artist.
In 2008, Caanan’s submissions would catch the attention of...
Trevor Mueller talks Secret S T E A M Society with Papercuz!
Trevor Mueller is a comic writer from Chicago. His latest projects are NEXUS POINT and RE-POSSESSED (Webtoon Originals). He is the writer of the multi-Harvey Award nominated ALBERT THE ALIEN. He has contributed stories to several anthologies, including READING WITH PICTURES (Andrews McMeel), KILLER QUEEN and WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS (Red Stylo Media), BEST OF OMEGA COMICS PRESENTS (Pop! Goes the Icon), and AW YEAH COMICS. He has also self-published several other works including CONSUMER, BEYOND THE PILLARS, LOS OJOS, and THE WITCHES OF E WICK BLVD. He is the writer / artist / creator of several award-winning webcomic series...
Derek Kirk Kim & Jacob Perez talk Royals coming from Image Comics!
MINISERIES PREMIERE Twin brothers Paul and Castor have crafted the perfect poker hustle using their uncanny telepathic connection. But they might have finally met their match when they risk it all against the leader of the Bloody Cocks, the most ruthless criminal syndicate in Seoul. Eisner Award-winning writer DEREK KIRK KIM (THE LAST MERMAID, Same Difference) and rising star artist JACOB PEREZ (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) invite you to the shadowy back alleys of Seoul, South Korea, for a thrilling, mind-bending crime caper unlike any other!
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/royals-1-of-6
<...Amit Tishler talks Solar Sister Graphic Novel with Papercutz and his Kickstarter Stomping Grounds!
Amit Tishler returns to talk about his latest title with Elliot Sperl for Papercutz, Solar Sisters is now up for pre-order using the link below!
https://papercutz.com/product/solar-sisters-vol-1/?v=0b3b97fa6688
Phoebe Dust’s days as a child star are over. Born and raised on the moon, she’s shocked to discover her mom’s tourist trap, the Lunar Link, is deep in debt and circling the drain. Determined to save it, Phoebe hatches a plan that accidentally rockets her alien sister, Luna, into interstellar superstardom. Overnight, the Lunar Link is swarmed with t...
Atom! Freeman and Comics the Magazine!
Atom! Freeman is a comics industry consultant and entrepreneur. He started in retail, won the 2008 Eisner Spirit of Retail award, helped reimagine and launch multiple publishers, and now leads Prana: Direct Market Solutions. Why Advertise in COMICS! The Magazine? 100,000 is the circulation number for COMICS! The Magazine! That's a lot of eyeballs! Eyeballs with money!
87% of comic buyers only research their purchases when they are in the shop, that's where COMICS! The Magazine lives! 10,000 subscribers to the PranaDM Bullet. 100% of COMICS! The Magazine readers are comic readers (it's in the danged title). COMICS!
The Magazine...
DC Next Level Deathstroke with Tony Fleecs
Tony Fleecs and Carmine di Giandomenico promise high-octane action in Deathstroke: The Terminator. Slade Wilson faces a deadly bounty and his biggest enemies, evolving into his most dangerous form yet. The series blends legacy Wildstorm characters into DC continuity, accessible for new and longtime fans alike. Prepare for brutal violence with over-the-top action and intrigue from the twisted mind of writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Uncanny Valley) with pulse-pounding art by Carmine Di Giandomenico (Flash).
DC’s contract killing bogeyman is back and bloodier than ever!
Comic · 32 pages · $3.99
Cover Date May 2026 UPC 76194139721400111
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White Sky with creator/writer William Harms
Longtime, critically-acclaimed comic book and video game writer William Harms (two-time BAFTA nominated Mafia III, International Horror Guild Award finalist Impaler) teams up with fan-favorite artist JP Mavinga and colorist Lee Loughridge (Standstill) for the upcoming dystopian thriller, White Sky. The series was exclusively announced at IGN with a first look preview and is set to launch next month from Image Comics. William Harms has been a professional writer since the mid-1990s and has written for some the largest entertainment companies in the world, including Sony Entertainment, 2K, Ubisoft, Techland, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Sega, and Top Cow. <...
Joe Casey talks Terminal - Skybound's next hit title!
Terminal #1 will also feature a special blind bag program that allows fans a chance to get nearly all orderable covers available for the issue, intermixed at varying degrees of rarity. However, there are also three exclusive surprise items that can be found in these blind bags. It will give you a sneak peek into the world of Terminal, delivered in a distinctive Robert Kirkman style and unlike anything seen in a blind bag program before. Perfect for fans of Invincible and classic eras of X-Men, this is the most violent and unpredictable superhero series of the year, and nothing...
Impound Comics Founder Brent Trayce Sands talks universe Building and More!!
Impound Comics is an independent comic book and entertainment company from Sacramento, California, building an original universe of heroes and villains rooted in culture, resilience, and imagination. The brand was created to tell powerful, character-driven stories that reflect Real Experiences — transforming everyday struggle into epic, cinematic mythology.
The creator and writer behind the series, Brent Trayce Sands, is a storyteller, entrepreneur, and visionary dedicated to building a new kind of comic book empire. Combining his background in film, creativity, and business, Sands founded Impound Comics to merge the energy of urban culture with the timeless appeal of su...
David Avallone - Giant Sized Savage Tales is here!
ON SALE DATE: 4/29/26 A SAVAGE SPRING IS ABOUT TO BLOOM! The Savage Tales return with a vengeance in an all-new oversized special for 2026! Bursting with action and intrigue, Giant-Sized Savage Tales #1 features four fantastic tales of thrills, spills, and brutality, all crafted by two-fisted word wrangler DAVID AVALLONE and a trio of comics' hardest of hard-boiled artists! . MARIANO BENITEZ-CHAPO takes the Daughter of Drakulon into the shadows in "Vampirella Noir"! . PASQUALE QUALANO puts the She-Devil With a Sword through her paces in "The Exile"! . MARIANO BENITEZ-CHAPO signs on with Captain Gullivar Jones for "His War Chapter IV"! . and SEBASTIAN...
Thundercats + Silverhawk = Thunderhawks! With Ed Brisson!
THE COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE BEGINS! In this special 40-page one-shot, acclaimed author ED BRISSON (ThunderCats: Lost, SilverHawks, Apex) and artists ELTON THOMASI and ALICE LECLERT bring readers three special tales that set the stage for a cataclysmic crossover event to come!
THE PAST: Claudus's heir to the throne of Thundera, the cub Lion-O, struggles to understand his destined place at the head of the kingdom. How can he protect an entire realm when he can barely lift a sword? And with the destruction of their planet looming, will the young prince be able to shoulder the burden...
Creator/Writer Tony James talks Star Noir!
Tony James has written dozens of stories over the last decade. His previous comic, Moonshine, a lunar western, was successfully Kickstarted. He has a YouTube channel called The Writest, analyzing story structure in gaming.
When he's not writing, he's playing Metroidvanias. His latest title, Star Noir is currently on Kickstarter!
Back today using this link! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starnoir/star-noir-book-four/creator
Follow Tony on Instagram @bananabat
Award wining Ghost Machine creator/writer Peter Tomasi talks Rocketfellers, Hornsby & Halo and more!
Peter J. Tomasi, recipient of the 2018 Inkpot Award for achievement in comics, is a New York Times best-selling author known not only for his writing on Superman, Batman and Robin, Super Sons, Green Lantern Corps, Batman-Detective Comics, and many more, but also as an award-winning group editor at DC Comics for 15 years where he ushered in new eras for Batman, Justice Society of America, Green Lantern, and the best-seller, Kingdom Come.
Tomasi is also the author of House of Penance, nominated for best graphic novel at 2018 Angouleme International Comic Festival, Light Brigade, The Mighty, Blood Tree, and...
Award Wining Creator/Writer Christopher Priest talks Vampirella 1 Coming in April!
Christopher James Priest is a critically acclaimed novelist and comic book writer. Priest is the first African-American writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics. His groundbreaking Black Panther series was lauded by Entertainment Weekly and The Village Voice and will serve as the basis for the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe adaption.
Besides Black Panther, Priest has written comics for Conan, Steel, Green Lantern, The Crew and edited The Amazing Spider-Man. He also co-created Quantum & Woody along with Mark Bright and co-founded Milestone Media.
Vampirella 1 is available April 1st!
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Spawn Universe Editor-in-Chief Thomas Healy talks Spawn, Sam & Twitch and more!
Thomas Healy is Editor-In-Chief for the Spawn Universe at Image Comics and Todd McFarlane Productions. He is also the writer and co-creator of Black Ritual: The Book of Nyx, and an upcoming writer on Sam and Twitch: Case Files. You can follow Thomas on socials @thomashealy
GhostMachine's Sisterhood with Maytal Zchut
Maytal joins us again to talk about the upcoming trade for the Sisterhood title, part of Hyde Street.
FOC is March 16th so make sure you ask your LCS to order your copy!!
Arriving: April 22, 2026
Lunar Code: 0226IM0509
ISBN: 9781534335172
Page Count: 192
In October 2024, Maytal made her comic debut with IT HAPPENED ON HYDE STREET: DEVOUR for GHOST MACHINE.
Her most recent project, in collaboration with artist Leila Leiz, is the horror miniseries SISTERHOOD: A HYDE STREET STORY (2025). Her work blends grounded emotional storytelling with high-concept...
Adam Lawson talks Mad Dog Morgan
Adam stops by to talk about his latest title, Mad Dog Morgan launching on Kickstarter. Use the link below to sign up now!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maddogmorgan/mad-dog-morgan-graphic-novel?ref=9sqgei Mitchell "Mad Dog" Morgan had only one dream: to make it to the big leagues of wrestling, but that dream never happened. Ready to drink himself to death, he wanders into a crumbling house that's more than it seems. Morgan finds himself in a supernatural world of horrors that feeds on the hopeless. The house tries to break him, but Morgan learns that all his failures led...
Paul Thayer and the Hybrid team talk success on Kickstarter!
HYBRID #1 — A NEW ENTRY POINT INTO PROJECT NAOSIS Hybrid #1 welcomes you into a brand new world, following Cole, a man who lost everything, on his journey to becoming the hero Hybrid. This is an action-fueled 56-page, full-color comic book set in the Project Naosis universe. Project Naosis is a universe with no multiverse and no do-overs. One linear story where choices matter. You can jump in right here with Hybrid #1. No backlog required. Hybrid #1 is a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end. If you want more after this, the universe is there—but there’s no commitment. 56 interi...
Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol with Chris Yates
Chris Yates is a creative freelancer from Long Beach, CA. In 2025, Chris helped develop, launch, and market four different indie publishing Kickstarters that raised over $88k collectively. Before that, Chris worked for two of the biggest entertainment companies, The Walt Disney Corporation and United Talent Agency, specializing in comic book adaptations, non-traditional IP media rights, and creator representation. During that time, he worked with James Tynion IV, Rick Remender, Joshua Williamson, Sean Murphy, Frank Miller, Boom! Studios, & Dynamite, among many others.
Follow Chris on Instagram @cyg47
MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL is a brand new 48-page...
Distribution for Indie Creator with Chris Reda of Critical Entertainment
The First Americans - Comic Book Series His latest issue of the popular First Americans 3 is out! Chapter 3: Lost - Part 1 28 Pages Written by: Christopher Reda Illustrated by: Tadd Galusha Lettered by: Travis Lanham At the end of the Ice Age 14,000 years ago and on the verge of starvation, a Tribe of Paleo-Indians travel across from Siberia into North America to hunt an elusive pack of Mammoths; but when they fail to hunt down the beasts, the tribe members must adapt to their new surroundings before becoming extinct.
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