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Episode 44: Spencer Cushing - "One Action Per Panel"
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Senior Editor Spencer Cushing of Dark Horse Comics joins Matthew on this episode. Spencer deeps dive into his childhood love of Calvin & Hobbs, his fandom of Dungeons & Dragons assisting him with editing the new ongoing series, Baldur's Gae 3, and tips for creators looking to level up in the comic book industry.
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Fave 5 - Jorge Corona
Time for more of your favorite comic creators' faves with superstar Jorge Corona! The current Lobo artist talks his favorite writers, artists, first reads to recommend, and Batman: The Animated Series eps. Make sure you listen to Jorge's Comics For You episode, too!
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Episode 43: Hive Mind - "We're Here To Haunt You"
From Hive Mind HQ Matthew is joined by the duo talk all things Dungeons & Dragons from Dark Horse Comics, You'll Never Leave This Place Alive from IDW Publishing, how they juggle eight different projects in different mediums at once, and why they're here to haunt us.
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Episode 42: Corinna Bechko - "Let's Find Out Why Not"
This week, Matthew's joined by writer Corinna Bechko. Corinna is the writer for the brand-new Sabrina The Teenage Witch series from Oni Press that is coming out in just one week, October 7th. You should absolutely preorder at your local comic shop, you still have time. It’s a gorgeous first issue with artist Kano doing some of the best work of his career. Corinna is a Hugo- and Eisner-nominated New York Times best-selling author who has worked for numerous publishers including DC, Marvel, Oni, Dark Horse, BOOM! and Sideshow on titles such as Blood Type also from Oni Pr...
Episode 41: Lee Garbett - "Work Hard Be Kind To People"
This week, Matthew's joined by artist Lee Garbett! Lee is the current artist on Marvel’s massive hit Daredevil teaming with writer Stephanie Phillips. The first issue went back to press 5 times. It’s one of the biggest Marvel titles of 2026. Lee gets into it regarding his comics origin story, the necessity and daunting challenge being on constant deadline presents, how he’s evolved in his two decades working on Marvel, DC, TMNT, and more. He’s just such a proper gent and it was a lovely cozy chat with someone who is far more humble than he needs to be.<...
Fave 5 - Christopher Cantwell
Fave 5 this month has writer Christopher Cantwell. Christopher! Christopher's launching Batman: Bad Seeds - Gotham Central with artist Jacob Phillips on the day this drops and is helming the new epic Star Trek flagship comic at IDW Publishing. Plus, Christopher was recently revealed to be the co-showrunner on HBO Max's Lanterns season 2!
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Episode 40: JC Cunningham - "We are the Bartenders...to the Geek World"
This week, Matthew's joined by JC Cunningham, Operations Manager for Graham Crackers Comics. JC is one of the smartest and savviest minds in comics today. He gets into what's selling at comic shops like DC Comics' Absolute line, discussing the upcoming Marvel Midnight launch, his love of Star Trek and X-Men, the day to day duties of managing one of the biggest comics retail operations in the United States and so much mroe. It's a one of a kind perspective. This show's all about the marketing and selling of comic books.
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Episode 39: Joe Kelly - Part Two: "You're Responsible for the Effort, Not the Outcome?"
This week, Matthew's joined by Joe Kelly, current writer of Amazing Spider-Man for Marvel Comics for part two of the first two-parter in Comics For You history! Joe is celebrating thirty years of published work in 2026. They get into everything on the lead up to Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Joe's approach to scripting, the best advice he ever received, what he's still looking to improve on as a creator, and even Gwen Stacy's death! It's another must listen for Spidey and comics fans.
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Fave 5 - Tristan Jones
This week, Matthew's joined by the incredible artist and writer Tristan Jones! Tristan is back to reveal his favorite comic runs of all-time, why Batman: Hush is the best first Batman story for someone new to comics, and his hot take on the greatest monster movie ever (hint: there's a dinosaur involved).
Tristan's new series with IDW Publishing, The Horror of Godzilla is at your local comic shops now!
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Episode 38: Chris Samnee - “I’m Always Fighting With My Own Brain”
This week, Matthew's joined by superstar comics creator Chris Samnee. Chris is the Eisner Award winning (and currently nominated again) creator who's had character defining runs on Daredevil, Black Widow, Captain America and has been doing career defining work with longtime collaborator Mark Waid on Batman & Robin: Year One. Chris talks about his comics origin story, why working on Batman has been his dream since he was six years-old, the best advice he ever received, bothering Neal Adams at local conventions to get portfolio reviews, and so much more. It's the kind of chat you can't get anywhere else.<...
Episode 37: Joe Kelly - Part One: "Spidey is Definitely Breakable"
This week, Matthew's joined by Joe Kelly, current writer of Amazing Spider-Man for Marvel Comics! Joe is celebrating thirty years of published work in 2026. They get into everything on the lead up to Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Joe's approach to storytelling, how he established his own career, why Batman is an unbreakable character but Spider-Man is, and so much more. It's one of the most candid and insightful convos for creators at every stage of their career to listen to.
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Fave 5 With Liana Kangas
It's time for another Fave 5 and this time it's with Liana Kangas! Liana was episode 16 of Comics For You on the main timeline. They are an award winning artist, contributing to works like the Eisner Award-winning Godzilla 70th Anniversary Anthology and HBO MAX's Peabody award winning Fantasmas (created by Julio Torres & Irony Point). Alongside franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, Liana's other work includes creator-owned dark comedy TRVE KVLT, Hugo Long-Listed Know Your Station, and a fantasy sci-fi space opera, She Said Destroy. Their work has been published by almost every comic publisher, as well as film, record...
Episode 36: Stuart Schreck - "Communication Isn't Criticism"
This week, Matthew's joined by Stuart Schreck, the Director of Sales for Dark Horse Comics! Hear about Stuart's journey from managing a comic book shop in Staten Island, to his 21 years at DC Comics, all the way to Dark Horse. If you ever wanted to understand what it's like to sell comics to comic book shops, this is the perfect opportunity!
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Episode 35: Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan - "Retired in Disgrace"
Today on the show we have not one but two creators coming on in Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan! They are the pair behind the upcoming blockbuster kaiju book The Horror of Godizilla from IDW Publishing feature some career best work from the incomparable Tristan Jones. They get into rubble about the scale, terror, and triumphs of chronicling the first Godzilla attack on Tokyo. Plus, just last week this team also debuted Surpergirl: Survive over at DC Comics with another generational artist in Rod Reis. Plus, check out their Image Comics series Kill Your Darlings that’s out in...
Fave 5 - Chris Condon
Writer Chris Condon is on Fave 5 revealing his favorite comic runs, writers, artists, and a whole lot more.
Chris is the writer of the upcoming Ultimate Impact: Reborn for Marvel Comics and currently has a hit Vertigo series with his longitme collaborator, Jacob Phillips, The Peril of Brutal Dark. He's just wrapped up runs on Ultimate Wolverine and Green Arrow. His acclaimed Image Comics series That Texas Blood is available now, as well as its Wild West spinoff, The Enfield Gang Massacre.
Preorder your copy of ULTIMATE IMPACT: REBORN #1 at your local comic shop!
<...Episode 34: Joey Esposito - "What Would You Do If You Had To Hide a Body?"
This week, Matthew is joined by writer Joey Esposito. Joey is a rising writing star in comics with two big titles coming out this summer including Power Rangers Unlimited for BOOM! Studios and Killer Influences for IDW Publishing's new IDW Crime imprint. Joey's written for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and his creator-owned series The Pedestrian was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series. A veteran of comics press, having written for IGN for several years, this conversation deep dives into Joey's transition from covering comics to writing them, his own creative process, and what it's like to...
Episode 33: Matthew Rosenberg - "On the Edge of Losing Control"
On this week's Comics For You Matthew is joined by comic book writer Matthew Rosenberg. Matthew's latest offering If Destruction Be Our Lot an incredible new sci-fi dystopian epic is on sale May 6th, 2026 in your local comic shop. Matthew's bibliography is already Hall of Fame worth with runs on X-Men, Punisher, Black Canary, DC vs Vampires, and then there're his creator owned offerings including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank which has an upcoming film release featuring Liam Neeson. The Matthews talk about the genesis of their frienship working at Forbidden Planet in New York City, the schedule Matthew...
Episode 32: Joe Myers of Revenge Of -"How Do You Eat An Elephant? One To At a Time"
Joe Myers, co-owner of the L.A. comic shop Revenge Of joins Matthew to talk about his journey from TV set production to being a comics retailer. Hear some great stories from Joe's time working on Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay, to opening Revenge Of during the pandemic, the challenges he's encountered, and the his favorite part of slinging comics.
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Episode 31: Heather Antos - "I'm Still a Fan"
Heather Antos returns! For the first time, Matthew has a guest coming back for round 2 on Comics For You. They get neck deep into IDW Crime, Star Trek, IDW Dark, what elements make a great crime story, and the inner workings of comic book publishing. Boldly go where no podcasters have gone yet with this insightful, delightful, and illuminating interview.
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Fave 5 With Stephanie Phillips
Writer Stephanie Phillips is the latest to share her Fave 5! Who are her favorite Daredevil villains? Some of the answers might be controversial but they'll get you talking.
Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, TAARNA, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Stephanie also holds a PhD in rhetoric and composition and and MA in English from the University of South Florida. She has taught writing and communication courses at the University at Buffalo, the University of South Florida...
Adam Gorham - "An Idea is a Nice Thing...But You Gotta Do Something With It"
This week Matthew is joined by artist Adam Gorham as he gears up to take over duties on the massively popular Infernal Hulk at Marvel. We get into the mindest of an artist picking up a series after it's been established, Adam's comics origin story, breaking down his routine to get out a monthly comic, and so much more. Listen or you might make the podcast angry, and you wouldn't like it if you make it angry...
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<...Phil Hester - "My Favorite Type of Character is a Monster Who is a Hero"
On this episode of COMICS FOR YOUR Matthew is joined by writer and artist Phil Hester! Phil's on to discuss his four decade career wherein he's worked with such luminary comics creators as Brian Michael Bendis, Kevin Smith, Tom King, Mark Millar, and others. They get into Phil's latest writing venture, A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING from IDW Publishing that expands the mythos of the blockbuster film franchise. Pick up a copy of A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1 from your local comic shop March 11th, 2026.
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Fave 5 - Ibrahim Moustafa
On the latest episode of Fave 5 from Comics For You we have writer and artist Ibrahim Moustafa! Ibrahim is an illustrator and Eisner Award nominated comic book writer/artist from Portland, Oregon. He is best-known for his original graphic novels COUNT, RETROACTIVE, JAEGER and HIGH CRIMES, as well as his work on JAMES BOND, and on various Marvel Comics titles like MOON KNIGHT, WOLVERINE, DOCTOR STRANGE, and BLACK PANTHER. His work has been published by Marvel Comics, DC Entertainment, Image Comics, Humanoids Inc., BOOM! Studios, Valiant Entertainment, Dynamite Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing. How does Ibrahim's favorite...
Sara Phoebe Miller - "You Can Just Write Something That’s Fun"
On this episode of Comics For You, Matthew is joined by Sara Phoebe Miller! Sara is a writer and editor with over a decade's worth of experience in the comic book industry. She worked at DC Comics for 13 years, most recently as the editor of DC’s Books for Young Readers line of YA, middle grade, and early reader graphic novels, and is currently the Editorial Director of BOOM! Studios. You Belong Here with artist Morgan Beem is her first book. This is an incredibly enlightening chat about Young Adult content! What is YA? What are the major genres? Ho...
Episode 27: Van Jensen - "Godzilla Can't Eat Humans"
This week on COMICS FOR YOU, Matthew is joined by author Van Jensen! Van Jensen was born and raised in the farm country of Western Nebraska where he wrote and drew stories as soon as he could hold a pencil. He became a newspaper crime reporter, then a magazine editor, and eventually an author of comic books and graphic novels. He has written some of the world’s biggest characters, including James Bond and The Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern Corps for DC Comics. He also has co-created acclaimed series including Two Dead from Simon & Schuster/Ga...
Episode 26: Andy Schmidt - "The Thruline Is I Love Comics"
This episode we have the Editor-In-Chief at BOOM! Studios, Andy Schmidt laying down incredible insight. Andy shares his twenty-plus years of experience, shedding light on the keys to pitching, BOOM!'s future, how many editors it takes to bring a publisher to the comic shop, and Andy shares some incredible stories from his time working at Marvel Comics. This is one you have to listen all the way to the end.
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Fave 5 - Episode 2: Harley Salbacka
On Fave 5 this week Matthew's joined by Harley Salbacka, Community and Events Manager for Tiny Onion. Harley gives her pick for her favorite runs, artists, writers, and the three things she owns she'd be buried with! Listen up and see if your picks match hers.
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Episode 25: Stephanie Phillips - "We Want To Be Comic Book Readers"
On this blockbuster episode of Comics For You writer Stephanie Phillips stops by to talk about her new launch of DAREDEVIL! Plus, we get into Stephanie's celebrating Gothmas, how she schedules herself amongst juggling writing projects including All-New Spider-Gwen and Planet She-Hulk. Stephanie also drops some knowledge for new writers about pitching, costs, goal setting, and so much more.
Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, TAARNA, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Stephanie also holds a PhD in...
Episode 24: Billy Flake - "We Have To Get Kids Involved With Comics"
On this episode we have Billy Flake, the Director of Purchasing and Sales for Coliseum of Comics, the largest comics retailer in the Southeastern United States. Billy is one of the most influential figures in comics retail. He’s had an incredible 8 year odyssey that he shares with us on this episode. This is the listen for learning more about what it takes to sell comics, how they get into the shops, what keeps them going, where the opportunities in 2026 to grow the industry are and so much more!
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Episode 23: Michael Walsh - "Sometimes It Hits Just Right"
For this episode Matthew sits down with writer and artist Michael Walsh! Michael is best known as the creator, writer, and artist of the Eisner-nominated horror comic book series, The Silver Coin, as well as the writer and artist of Universal Monsters: Frankenstein. With over ten years of professional comic book credits, he has worked on pop icons ranging from Spider-Man and Superman to Star Wars and The X-Files. His creator-owned book, Comeback, was optioned for a feature film by Skybound Entertainment.
In 2025, Michael and James Tynion released the creator-owned comic book, Exquisite Corpses, to massive critical...
Fave 5 - Episode 1: Alex Segura
Fav 5 debuts with writer Alex Segura! Want to know what the writer of comics Star Wars, Dick Tracy, and crime fiction including Secret Identity considers his five favorite comic runs of all-time? How about his favorite writers and artists? What superpowers does he wish he had? And what Holy Grail item out there would he still want to get a hold of? Listen up and see if Alex's picks match any of yours. This new bonus series will be dropping once a month in addition to Comics For You's bi-weekly releases.
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Episode 22: Frank Barbiere - "I Know The Work Lasts Forever"
This week on Comics For you Matthew welcomes Frank J. Barbiere! Frank is a #1 Amazon.com best-selling writer from New Jersey with his new series from Image Comics Author Immortal with artist Morgan Beem on sale now! Frank breaks down what it means to be a long-term comics creator, riding the highs and the lows, demythologizing preconceptions about the industry. If you ever wanted to learn what the grind is like to a comics writer, this is the episode for you!
This is a must-listen whether you've been writing and drawing comics for a month or twenty...
Episode 21: Ibrahim Moustafa - "Perfect Is the Enemy of Finished"
On the latest episode of Comics For You we have writer and artist Ibrahim Moustafa! Ibrahim is an illustrator and Eisner Award nominated comic book writer/artist from Portland, Oregon. He is best-known for his original graphic novels COUNT, RETROACTIVE, JAEGER and HIGH CRIMES, as well as his work on JAMES BOND, and on various Marvel Comics titles like MOON KNIGHT, WOLVERINE, DOCTOR STRANGE, and BLACK PANTHER. His work has been published by Marvel Comics, DC Entertainment, Image Comics, Humanoids Inc., BOOM! Studios, Valiant Entertainment, Dynamite Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing. Ibrahim tells it like he sees...
Episode 20: Skylar Patridge - "How Do you Want It To End?"
Comics For You is back with Action Comics artist Skylar Patridge! Skylar joins Matthew to discuss her current Superboy saga, what her favorite Superman costume is, how her love of horror began with some childhood trauma watching, and so much more. A great listen for up and coming artists especially.
And if you're here for Skylar and like the show, don't forget about the back catalog we've been building.
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Episode 19: Christopher Cantwell - "Where’s My Agency In My Own Life?"
Excited to have on Comics For You this week writer Christopher Cantwell. Christopher's currently writing the excellent Star Trek expanded universe comics series, Red Shirts with IDW publishing which we get into a bunch for any Trek fans out there. Issue #4 of 5 is out on November 5th. He and Matthew also touch on his series Out of Alcatraz from Oni Press, the collected edition of which is out October 21st wherever books and comics are sold. Plus, he’s done work for DC with Plastic Man, Marvel with Iron Man and Hellcat; BOOM!’s fantasy quest book Briar. On the...
Episode 18: Tristan Jones - "Communication Is Key"
This week on Comics For You is writer and artist Tristan Jones. Tristan’s currently working with Christian Ward on IDW’s Event Horizon: Dark Descent, expanding on the universe of the late 90’s cult cosmic horror film. Issue 1 went to a second print and issue 2 is out today as this episode drops, on Weds. October 8th. Tristan talks about his incredible odyssey into, out of out, and back into comics. Matthew and Tristan also discuss what appealed to Tristan about working within the world of Event Horizon, how he became a massive horror fan as a kid, and Trista...
Episode 17: Christian Ward - "Art is About...Tension"
Matthew is joined this week by Sir (unofficially) Christian Ward! Writer of EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT for IDW Publishing, BATMAN: CITY OF MADNESS for DC Comics, and many more stellar projects, Christina talks about his childhood passion for being a comic book artist, lessons he took from his time as a teacher, the best advice he ever received, and how he's persevered through challenges to continue creating this collaborative magic. It's a must-listen for fans, readers, and aspiring creatives.
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Episode 16: Liana Kangas - "You're Trying to Equal Out Being You"
Artist Liana Kangas joins Matthew on Comics For You! Liana gets into her origins in fine art, comics retail, and discusses how building a community of incredible comics creators helped her find her path to her amazing career.
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Episode 15: Hunter Gorinson - "Why Doesn't Disney Only Make Billion Dollar Blockbusters?"
The President and Publisher of Oni Press, Hunter Gorinson comes on to give you some insights behind the scenes of one of the highest pressure jobs in all of comics. What's it take to run an entire publisher? Putting together a pub plan, what you look for in a comics pitch, how to inspire and lead a team to do their best work, we get into everything on this one. The curtain's pulled back on Comics For You.
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Episode 14: Morgan Perry - "Manga Are Comics"
Comics For You welcomes Morgan Perry, Marketing Manager, Book Publishing for Square Enix America! Morgan deep dives into all things manga, manwha, manua. From the best starter reads, to how she works with comic shops to build their manga sections you'll hear an in-depth look into the format.
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Crashing: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879
No Rhyme Or Reason: https://tapas.io/series/No-Rhyme-Or-Reason/info - FREE
The Rhyme Scheme: https://tapas.io/series/The-Rhyme-Scheme/info - FREE
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