# cartoonist (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cartoonist. Page: Feed: --- ## [It Ain't Hard to Tell 162: What does it mean?](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/it-aint-hard-to-tell-162-what-does) _2026-08-21 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Friend, ## [IT AIN'T HARD TO TELL (IAHTT) #162 QUESTION THREAD](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/it-aint-hard-to-tell-iahtt-162-question) _2026-08-18 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Every other week I get together with my bro & Scholastics cartoonist Jamar Nicholas to take subscriber questions about the world of comics and art! ## [Live with Mike Hawthorne](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/live-with-mike-hawthorne-6e1) _2026-08-17 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Let’s do a drawing newsletter again this week! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211617031/f5260e9127dc49eed891c3c87f63e0f5.mp3) ## [Off Panel #566: Not a Cover Band with Terry Moore](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-566-not-a-cover-band-with-terry-moore) _2026-08-17 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Cartoonist Terry Moore joins the show to talk about his career and soon to launch crowdfunding campaign for Pandora's Box: An Echo Story. Moore discusses this moment in his career, his library of works, building a universe, gateway comics, why he went the cartoonist/self-publishing route, figuring things out, why Strangers in Paradise has proven to be such a lasting work, shifting to shorter runs,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Terry_Moore.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [The Worst Thing About Webcomics](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-08-13 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ Although we typically focus on the bright side of being independent cartoonists, a listener asks us to address the downside of webcomics. We'll talk about time management, burnout, financial insecurity, and reader interactions. Then we realize that all those drawbacks have one very important thing in common — and it's not what you'd expect! TODAY’S SHOW ComicLab gets someone engaged! The worst… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/8ee5f8af-b319-477e-9e25-a3268974aaee/group-item/4f84a560-2848-490f-9f55-250c5eaa9c45/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Comic Art Tuesday: New Daredevil/Venom event pages!](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-new-daredevilvenom) _2026-08-11 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Oh, and this post is on the house ;-) ## [Off Panel #565: Antonio Banderas GIF with Christian Ward](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-565-antonio-banderas-gif-with-christian-ward) _2026-08-10 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer/artist Christian Ward returns to the show to talk about his recent projects like Event Horizon, The Patron, and The Forever Home. Ward discusses his San Diego Comic Con experience, focusing on writing, shifting how he's viewed, having a deliberate approach, seeing other publishers, diversifying his workload, the current market, how he looks at different projects, being an elite concept guy,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Christian_Ward_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [IAHTT #161: Judgment Night!](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/iahtt-161-judgment-night) _2026-08-06 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ AMA podcast with Scholastics cartoonist, Jamar Nicholas! ## [How to Calculate Churn — and Why](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-08-06 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ Patreon backers have access to an exclusive ComicLab Churn Rate spreadsheet — it does the math for you! Is your Patreon actually growing—or are new members disguising a retention problem? Brad walks Dave through the process of calculating churn rate and shows how one number can unlock a much clearer understanding of a membership business. They discuss subscriber retention, lifetime value,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/237aea0b-c78c-43cc-a255-21d2b187e840/group-item/09ec92ce-e2ef-4dd1-83ec-405ccd02d901/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [IT AIN'T HARD TO TELL (IAHTT) #161 QUESTION THREAD](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/it-aint-hard-to-tell-iahtt-161-question) _2026-08-04 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Hey! Every other week I drop an AMA comic podcast, It Ain’t Hard to Tell here on Substack. ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qWVdkWbdca0c) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Draw is Life: “To attain knowledge, add things everyday"](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/draw-is-life-to-attain-knowledge) _2026-08-03 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ What is this column? ## [Off Panel #564: Why We Love Comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-564-why-we-love-comics-with-joshua-williamson-and-kelly-sue-deconnick) _2026-08-03 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writers Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick joined me at San Diego Comic Con for a special episode where we talk about why they love comics. Up first, Williamson shares why he loves comics, how his life affects his love, the creator that sealed the deal for him, whether he looks at comics the same as a reader and creator, self-imposed limitations, maintaining his passion for the medium, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Why_We_Love_Comics_SDCC.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Future Friday: Bonus Life Studied](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/future-friday-bonus-life-studied) _2026-07-31 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Plus, some weird thing I found... ## [First Pages First](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-07-30 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett) · Comic Lab_ What belongs at the beginning of your book? Brad and Dave discuss whether an anti-AI statement offers creators any meaningful protection, break down the information that belongs on a copyright page, and explore the many ways cartoonists can approach the first page of a story or chapter. The best opening isn’t determined by a universal rule—it should establish the right expectations, reflect the… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/ff7652d6-7771-4da8-827c-0fbecbeff17e/group-item/abba1460-1463-40c1-8958-a548bb8216bd/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Comic Art Tuesday: How to draw a Boba Fett cover.](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-how-to-draw-a-boba) _2026-07-29 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Hello, It’s Comic Art Tuesday! ## [Weekly Newsletter: Livestream sketch and chill.](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/live-with-mike-hawthorne-528) _2026-07-27 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Watch now (35 mins) | Friend! Once again I'm doing a live drawing video instead of a newsletter. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208740074/9816f54af2d0302990e9df8cbad0c826.mp3) ## [Off Panel #563: Don't Give Up with Andy Kubert](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-563-dont-give-up-withandykubert) _2026-07-27 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Artist Andy Kubert joins the show to talk about his life and career in comics and his new series Terminals. Kubert discusses his schedule oriented approach, how he thinks about the job, what he learned from his father Joe, becoming an artist, his time at The Kubert School, figuring out his voice as an artist, the Kubert Triple Threat, his time on X-Men, the origins of Terminal, the project's lead… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Andy_Kubert.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Future Friday: COVERS!](https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/future-friday-covers) _2026-07-24 · Mike Hawthorne · Draw is Life with Mike Hawthorne_ Including a SDCC announcement. ## [Special Guest Dylan Meconis](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-07-23 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ Cartoonist and author Dylan Meconis joins Dave Kellett to discuss marketing middle-grade webcomics, working with fans who offer to translate your work, and finding the right balance between control and accessibility. They also share practical advice for cartoonists creating an autobiographical avatar — including how simplification, posture, clothing, line quality, and tone can make a character… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/449cef53-3360-4279-861e-df2b2cee3f9c/group-item/337bd026-3cba-442a-a357-17e40b405481/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Off Panel #562: REMIX! with Heidi MacDonald](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-562-remix-with-heidi-macdonald) _2026-07-20 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ The Beat's Heidi MacDonald joins the show to talk about Marvel's explosive news and where things are as we head into San Diego Comic Con in an episode that was recorded across two days. MacDonald discusses Steve Wacker taking over as Marvel's Editor in Chief, Marvel's move to Burbank, what it all means, the C.B. Cebulski of it all, comic con plans and expectations, where the direct market is, why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Heidi_MacDonald_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/920oySqsMWso) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [What's the Best Business Model for Comics?](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-07-16 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ This week, Brad and Dave talk about the best business model for longform webcomics — and why putting your comic online for free is still the strongest way to build a sustainable career. Also: Kickstarter’s late-pledge and pledge-manager tools, the difference between market research and mirror research, and how to keep going when your first posts get nothing but crickets. ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/6b3604a4-e545-4a28-8b62-05ee6643fb4d/group-item/07a07eb9-cf67-4cec-94df-0f7d7399dff1/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Off Panel #561: Pushing the Wall with Frank Miller](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-561-pushing-the-wall-with-frank-miller) _2026-07-13 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer and artist Frank Miller joins the show to talk about his views on comics and art as well as his new memoir, Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing and the Art of Storytelling. Miller discusses the joy he gets from art and comics, his approach to art, his preferred projects, collaboration, Calvin & Hobbes, the importance of curiosity, Forbidden Planet's arrival, how he views art, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Frank_Miller.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Why Some Punchlines Don’t Land](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-07-09 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ Dave Kellett returns from his first-ever college reunion with a full heart — and a renewed appreciation for old friends, running jokes, and the occasional listener washing dishes through the cold open. From there, Brad and Dave dig into one of the trickiest parts of writing comics: how much work should the reader have to do to “get” the punchline? Using Brad’s motorcycle-jump-over-a-ravine… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/fa6d913f-3eee-4493-8de7-531cb08d18fe/group-item/bcbd8983-eb9a-4776-ab23-617d3f2851b6/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Off Panel #560: The Magic of Comics with Iman Vellani](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-560-the-magic-of-comics-with-iman-vellani) _2026-07-09 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer and actor Iman Vellani joins the show to talk about her life, career, and new Image Comics series Chachu. Vellani discusses the buildup to Chachu, her writing experience, her comic origins, jumping into the middle of comics, her career and comic guides, her path to Ms. Marvel, how Chachu came together, working with Tiny Onion, the appeal of the 1970s, the story's multigenerational side,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Iman_Vellani.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Off Panel #559: Adjacent Spaces with Ed Brubaker](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-559-adjacent-spaces-with-ed-brubaker) _2026-07-06 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer Ed Brubaker joins the show to talk about his long collaboration with Sean Phillips and the recently released Five Gears in Reverse. Brubaker discusses the status of the Criminal show, the state of TV, why Sean Phillips fits him so well, how they push each other, his favorites from their run, what fuels their new projects, Criminal as a story engine, Five Gears in Reverse's origins, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Ed_Brubaker_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Never Outsource Your Vision](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-07-02 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ This week, Brad and Dave discuss one of the easiest traps for independent creators to fall into: Outsourcing important business or creative decisions to reader polls. Audience feedback can be useful, but when creators ask readers to steer decisions about Patreon tiers, Kickstarter rewards, publishing strategy, or creative direction, they often get noisy, contradictory advice that can lead them… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/f3c03c2c-7657-44c7-b6a2-1dd1fbadc1e4/group-item/d23051ef-80e2-480b-acb4-bc8c023e1357/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Off Panel #558: The Luck Factor with Omar Valdivieso](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-558-the-luck-factor-with-omar-valdivieso) _2026-06-29 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Near Mint Condition's Omar Valdivieso joins the show to talk about the world of comic collections and his YouTube channel that focuses on that larger space. Valdivieso discusses his suits, going full time on Near Mint Condition, his focus on collections, his preferred format, making the case for onis, the origins of Near Mint Condition, balancing his approach, the pressure to create, his idea… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Omar_Valdivieso.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Surviving Your Own Success](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-06-25 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ This week, Brad and Dave discuss what happens after a cartoonist achieves the dream: making a living from comics. They explain why success can create its own time-management problems, how to protect the thing that’s already working, and why adding books, Kickstarter campaigns, merch, newsletters, or conventions should happen gradually. They also talk about practical systems for numbering webcomic… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/3b2933d7-7aec-4956-883e-9abc7c28a983/group-item/324a37f6-eeeb-42be-b121-2e808f2759aa/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Off Panel #557: In Flux with Matt Kindt](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-557-in-flux-with-matt-kindt) _2026-06-22 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Cartoonist Matt Kindt joins the show to talk about his journey to the return of MIND MGMT and the arrival of Fort Psycho. Kindt discusses the energy that drives his comics, having a holistic view, his approach to MIND MGMT: New & Improved, what he's learned from his recent stretch, his time at Valiant, moving Flux House to Oni, the challenges of doing everything yourself, the origins of MIND… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Matt_Kindt_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Exclamation points!!!](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-06-18 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ What seems like a simple question about exclamation points opens up a much bigger discussion about the power of comics lettering. Brad and Dave talk about punctuation, word balloons, font choices, and the unique grammar of comics — and why cartoonists have tools that prose writers can only dream of. They also share thoughts on staying creative during major disruptions, from studio moves to home… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/f28147c2-0ea6-478a-861d-e378bea1740b/group-item/de455213-6de2-40fe-b824-1e74342b0914/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VWkgpZtPpE8G) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Off Panel #556: It's Gonna Be Weird with Rob Guillory](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-556-its-gonna-be-weird-with-rob-guillory) _2026-06-15 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Artist Rob Guillory joins the show to talk about his current approach to comics and the upcoming Kickstarter for Ghostbrawler #1: The Bruiser Edition. Guillory discusses Chew adaptation news, the adaptation process, the nature of being a creator, how things have evolved since he started in comics, the different audiences in comics, diversifying his workload, the model he's following, taking on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Rob_Guillory_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Alaska Comics Camp 2026](https://patreon.com/comiclab) _2026-06-11 · bradguigar@gmail.com (Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar) · Comic Lab_ Today’s show is sponsored by Huion, makers of the Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) — a 21.5" pen display with a gorgeous 2.5K screen and really smooth performance. Bottom line: it feels great to draw on — and it punches way above its price. • Check it out at https://comiclabshop.com • Use code COMICLAB5 for an exclusive 5% discount! (Valid through June 14th) This week, Dave returns from Alaska Comics Camp… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/07117aed-1b7d-47f6-95f4-06c8421ef613/1021f92e-2010-48c6-a30b-f4f9d36ede9b/episodes/audio/group/e1fdf59a-c513-4929-a96c-41f407e02f6b/group-item/bd3589b8-da32-4ee3-8131-a7e1466d0c35/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=GAaIUAjz) ## [Off Panel #555: Just Do It with Che Grayson](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-555-just-do-it-with-che-grayson) _2026-06-08 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer Che Grayson joins the show to talk about their comic book journey and the soon to debut Absolute Catwoman. Grayson discusses their different brains, Absolute vibes, their love of story, balancing comics and film, finding their way into another medium, their comic origins, learning on the job, the roots of Absolute Catwoman, the development of the character, the type of story that's being… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Che_Grayson.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [The Origin Story of Mike Zeck](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/the-origin-story-of-mike-zeck) _2026-06-04 · David Hyde · Superfan Signal_ A living legend reflects on a marvelous career ## [Off Panel #554: Staying In with James Stokoe](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-554-staying-in-with-james-stokoe) _2026-06-01 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Cartoonist James Stokoe joins the show to talk his career in comics and his approach to art. Stokoe discusses working from a computer, his comic and art origins, his earliest comics, what stood out about the medium, the artists and projects that moved the needle for him, the power of internet forums, the evolution of his art, looking back on his work, the value of original art and commissions, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/James_Stokoe.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Off Panel #553: Buy and Sell with Aaron Trites](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-553-buy-and-sell-with-aaron-trites) _2026-05-25 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Retailer Aaron Trites joins the show to talk about the origins of and year in his San Diego based comic shop, Now or Never Comics. Trites discusses his own fandoms, his path to opening Now or Never, its location, the development of the shop, the year so far in his shop, market trends, what's leading the way, the single issue boom, the spread of new readers, the speculation world, handselling,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Aaron_Trites.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Off Panel #552: What's Next with Mark Waid](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-552-whats-next-with-mark-waid) _2026-05-18 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer Mark Waid joins the show to talk about his life and career in comics and the new Zoop campaign designed to fund a hardcover for his series, Empire. Waid discusses how he works, cliffhangers, his approach to new projects, his character-centric nature, focusing on problems, staying active as a writer, whether he's evolved, staying open to change, the comics of today, staying outside the box,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Mark_Waid_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [ONE Day Until Comic Con Revolution!](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/one-day-until-comic-con-revolution) _2026-05-15 · Superfan Podcast · Superfan Signal_ Where we'll be talking to Dave Johnson! ## [Superfan Podcast Ep. 12: Elsa Charretier on Game-based Dog Training!](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-12-elsa-charretier) _2026-05-12 · Superfan Podcast · Superfan Signal_ The artist of "November" with Matt Fraction and "Love Everlasting" with Tom King is passionate about transforming the relationship between dogs and their humans in a positive way! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196689571/b2a262db9d9fa19165d511bee688b2eb.mp3) ## [Off Panel #551: Ref King with Dave Wielgosz](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-551-ref-king-with-dave-wielgosz) _2026-05-11 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer Dave Wielgosz joins the show to talk about his journey from comics editorial to writing comics and his new series at Ignition Press, Showdown. Wielgosz discusses the build up to release, his comic origins, the 2000s in comics, making his way into comics and DC editorial, becoming a master of continuity, the key to being a good editor, relationship management, the origins of Showdown, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Dave_Wielgosz.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Off Panel #550: Dangerous and Irresponsible with Matthew Rosenberg](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-550-dangerous-and-irresponsible-with-matthewrosenberg) _2026-05-04 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer Matthew Rosenberg joins the show to talk about his new book, If Destruction Be Our Lot..., and his approach to comics overall. Rosenberg discusses hitting podcast row, The Mets, the origins of If Destruction Be Our Lot..., the medium it ended up in, the complexity of Abraham Lincoln, the book's art team, collaboration, the impact of time and money, its extra sized first issue, the power of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Matthew_Rosenberg_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Superfan Podcast Ep. 11: Erica Henderson on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels!](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-11-erica-henderson) _2026-05-01 · Superfan Podcast · Superfan Signal_ The cartoonist of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Dracula Motherf\*cker, joins us to talk about one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever created! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190441952/aedcda5386c4684fa24dc9bb1374a015.mp3) ## [Off Panel #549: A Lifetime Process with Rafael Albuquerque](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-549-a-lifetime-process-with-rafael-albuquerque) _2026-04-27 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Artist Rafael Albuquerque joins the show to talk about his life and career in comics and the upcoming Absolute Green Arrow. Albuquerque discusses traditional vs. digital art, his comic origins, the generations of artists in Brazil, how he figured out art, the impact of influences, the project that changed how he was seen in comics, why Absolute Green Arrow feels like a next step, his original… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Rafael_Albuquerque.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Superfan Podcast Ep. 10: Paul Pope on Rowland S. Howard!](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-10) _2026-04-24 · Superfan Podcast · Superfan Signal_ The acclaimed author and artist of Batman: Year 100 and Battling Boy takes us back to his teen years when he discovered the music of The Birthday Party. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190434027/e534da7f801de81c14fb38b5dea1cc9e.mp3) ## [Off Panel #548: Day Two with Pornsak Pichetshote](https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-548daytwowith-pornsak-pichetshote) _2026-04-20 · Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast_ Writer Pornsak Pichetshote joins the show to talk about where he is in his career and the upcoming Absolute Green Arrow. Pichetshote discusses his new email newsletter, being vulnerable, how he sees himself in comics, why he hasn't taken on more for hire work before, what differentiated Absolute, when his journey to Absolute Green Arrow started, the personal nature of the book, Rafael… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Pornsak_Pichetshote_2026.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Superfan Podcast Ep. 09: Johnnie Christmas on Netflix's Midnight Mass!](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-09) _2026-04-17 · Superfan Podcast · Superfan Signal_ Acclaimed creator of Swim Team and Angel Catbird goes in-depth on his love of Midnight Mass by Mike Flanagan, and the storytelling behind it. 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Wertz discusses her upcoming book tour, perceived age, promotional images, when she started making comics, what comics are for her, her comic strip-like approach, her natural art style, comic processes, approaching sensitive subjects, continuity, parenting books, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Julia_Wertz.mp3?dest-id=282628) ## [Superfan Podcast Ep. 08: Maia Kobabe on K-pop!](https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-08-maia-kobabe) _2026-04-10 · Superfan Podcast · Superfan Signal_ Acclaimed creator of Gender Queer dives into eir love of K-pop, and the storytelling, identity, and community behind it. 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