Webcomics superstar, Justin Westover (J.L. Westover) joins the show this week to talk about his new book: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: FEELINGS (in stores everywhere now), the official sequel to 2022's Eisner-nominated OGN: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure. Justin and I talk about making webcomics, tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaign, finding the perfect partnership with Skybound, the power of a Cyanide and Happiness co-sign, and more!

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We talked about his forthcoming IDW comic: Godzilla Monsterpiece Theater (in shops 10/23, with FOC being Monday, Sept. 6th. Get your orders in with your LCS, NOW!). He shares a few details about his artistic process, takes me through his career, and of course, we bring up the King (Jack Kirby talk!).

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Veteran comic artist: Thomas Tenney (Marvel, DC, Creepshow) needs our help! Thomas and his family are at risk of homelessness, and he’s relying on family and friends for help. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Thomas at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-artist-tom-tenney-and-family.
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In honor of Thomas Tenney, this week's episodes is a Short Box Classic! Let's take it back to March 2020, and revisit an interview with the celebrated comic artist: Thomas Tenney, co-creator of Marvel's Force Works. Tenney is an open book as he recalls stories from his extensive career, being mentored by the late great Gene Colan, drawing for AC/DC, working on Shudder's Creepshow, and the important lessons he's learned along the way!

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Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins me this week for Ep. 436 to catch up on life, podcasting, the Olympics (and what an Olympics for comic collectors would look like), and the hurdles of buying original comic art. We also look ahead to September's previews, and with Ben's help, pick three of the must-buy comics!

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Want to know what it was like attending SDCC this year, and how the Eisner Awards went? Listen to part two of this episode on Patreon, and hear Chris recap the big moments from his SDCC trip.

Ben's Top 3 Comic Books for September 2024:

• Spirit of Vengeance #1
• Star Wars: Darth Vader #50
• Venom Lethal Protector #1

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To celebrate the end of House of The Dragon S2, let's take a trip back through time to Collective Con 2019, and revisit a trio of interviews with past Game of Thrones actors and stars, including Tom Wlaschiha (Jaqen H'ghar, 06:53), Luke Barnes (Rast, 12:53), and the OG Night King: Richard Brake (19:34)! Enjoy the blast from the past, and come back next week for more!

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Here's a preview of our latest Patreon bonus episode! Badr and Drew talk about Deadpool & Wolverine, and discuss their reaction to the movie, favorite cameos, and thoughts on where the MCU goes from here

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This episode (Ep.435) was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop with Ben Kingsbury (the owner!). Ben and Badr chop it up about their predictions for SDCC 2024, and discuss Marvel's big events (Blood Hunt & The Ultimate Universe) vs DC's big events (Absolute Universe & All-In initiative). They also talk about what it takes to run a successful comic shop, the oversaturation of variant covers in the market, and lessons learned from being a shop owner. Ben also shares his favorite comics of the year, sleeper titles of 2024, and what new comics coming out later this year that he's most excited about. There's A LOT of recommendations being shared in this episode, so have a notepad ready — It's a good one!

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