In his TED Talk, Jarrett J. Krosoczka talks about setting up for a presentation focused on his first children’s book in 2001. He’s gone on to publish many books since then, but that moment was pivotal for him because, as he set up the protection equipment in the cafeteria, he spotted his old lunch lady,…
INTERVIEW: The Poorcraft Cookbook and C. Spike Trotman’s Poetic Crowdfunding Evolution
Hey! Did you know that C. Spike Trotman has left Kickstarter behind? In case you’ve missed this news buzzing in the wake of Kickstarter’s announcement that it would be implementing blockchain technology as part of its growth strategy, Trotman has packed up her Iron Circus bags and ventured out on her own with an independent…
INTERVIEW: Richard Fairgray Takes Us on a Jaunt Through Haunted Hill
Richard Fairgray proudly labels himself as human garbage, who calls the filth that is Hollywood — or at least the lower part of it — his home. “Blind, gay and grumpy about both,” he has been making comics — over 250 of them — for a very long time. Here, he chats about his latest…
INTERVIEW: Emma Kubert Brings Brush Stroke to Tapas
The Kubert name is quite famous in the comic industry, what with an art school and Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert’s legacy of work with major publishers and their legendary characters. With the third generation comes Emma Kubert, who has drawn on that legacy, lending her talents to titles such as DC Superhero Girls, Teen…
INTERVIEW: Lucid Dreaming with Dead Dreams Writer Brittany Matter
We all have dreams that we’ve never realized, whether due to our circumstances, our fears, or all of the above. But what if, with just a sip of a potion, you could fall asleep and actually live out those dreams? Calling on science thrillers like Orphan Black and Fringe, writer Brittany Matter takes us on a journey into…
INTERVIEW: Christa Faust Flips the Script in Hit Me #1
Sex workers are not just window dressing. That’s what Christa Faust wants people to understand as she introduces readers to her new series from AWA, Hit Me. Like her previous series, Bad Mother, Faust is not about the damsel in distress concept, and she is more than capable of turning expectations upside down when it…
INTERVIEW: Rob Williams Slices Through Mignolaverse History with The Sword of Hyperborea
Although Rob Williams is stepping into the world of Hellboy for the first time as the writer of the new four-part series, The Sword of Hyperborea, he is certainly no stranger to the supernatural universe of Mike Mignola. “I’ve been reading Hellboy and B.P.R.D. [the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense] for many years, so…
Diwata Komiks Hopes to Bring Forward More Filipino Stories That Resonate From Home
Interest in ongoing komiks series like Trese has shown a growing enthusiasm for wider, global accessibility to consume Philippine-produced media. In recent years, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s limitations of conventions and art shows, platforms like Penlab have given komiks creators more opportunities to expand their reach online while broadening the channels potential readers…
James Aquilone Ushers in the 50th Anniversary of Kolchak the Night Stalker With a New Anthology
Forgive me; I am remiss. It seems that I omitted one very important Carl in my list of comic book Carls. Though Carl Kolchak began his career on film with the 1972 television film, The Night Stalker, the subsequent appearances of Darren McGavin as the dogged reporter on the case of supernatural happenings in the…
INTERVIEW: Lee Durfey-Lavoie and Veronica Agarwal Explore Mental Health and Middle School in Just Roll With It
Having a middle schooler myself and watching her navigate all the fun and exciting and overwhelming and frustrating things that come with busting into teenhood and preparing for high school makes Just Roll With It really hit home. The debut graphic novel from Lee Durfey-Lavoie and the second graphic novel for illustrator Veronica Agarwal, Just…
INTERVIEW: Relationships Shape Identity In Passport by Sophia Glock
Coming of age is uncomfortable. As teens become young adults, it’s good and necessary to test boundaries, take risks and make mistakes. That’s part of how we learn about ourselves and chase down the question of identity. However, it’s often not a fun or simple process, and I love stories that reflect that reality —…
INTERVIEW: Hanging Out in the Dirtbag Rapture
Writer Christopher Sebela thought he was finished with telling stories about ghosts, but, as we learn with Dirtbag Rapture, his new mini-series from Oni Press, he clearly is not done at all. Joined by artist Kendall Goode, colorist Gab Contreras, and letterer Jim Campbell, Sebela’s latest ghost story is a little bit “The Transporter meets…