Episodes

  • Kosher Mafia - David Hazan's next big title as Nottingham comes to a close?
    Jul 17 2024

    David Hazan is a comic book writer and editor based in Melbourne, Australia. After winning the Mad Cave Studios 2019 Talent Search, David exploded onto the comics scene as writer and co-creator of the hit medieval noir comic series, Nottingham, which is now entering its third volume alongside multiple spin-offs. His next title coming from Mad Cave Studios is Kosher Mafia.

    Kosher Mafia begins in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1936, when Howard Berkowicz, the bookkeeper for the Jewish Mob finds himself on the wrong end of an enforcer’s gun when he tries to spur the Kosher Mafia into action against the rising tide of domestic Nazism in the German American Bund.

    You do not want to miss this first issue!

    Order now in your LCS using the Preview code below ISSUE #1 JUN241801 IN SHOPS: AUG 07, 2024

    Follow David @Davidthazan on Instagram

    @davidthazan on X

    Visit Mad Cave to learn more about Kosher Mafia https://madcavestudios.com/product/kosher-mafia-1-cover-b/

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    56 mins
  • Bruno Catarino - creator/author of Prey which is currently on Kickstarter!!
    Jul 16 2024

    A writer of screenplays and directing low-budget short films for 111 years, including the award winning Uncle Ted, Bruno rediscovered his passion for comic books. His first title to go to print is currently on Kickstarter right now! A complete 24-page horror fantasy story about the role of hope when the future is grim and uncertain.

    The story follows a basic premise, but contains ideas that will hopefully be thought provoking and go beyond what's expected for the horror genre. Years in the making, Prey started as a screenplay prohibitively expensive to make as a short film.

    Eventually, it was re-written as a comic book script, and now it has become the gorgeous pages you see. Colour (or the absence of it) is used as a storytelling device to create an unsettling and foreboding atmosphere.

    Head over to Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/prey-2?ref=discovery

    You can also follow Bruno at https://www.brunocatarino.com/

    On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcatarino83/

    On X - https://x.com/catarino_bruno

    On Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/scinematicfigmentscomic/

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    24 mins
  • Mike Marts - Executive VP and Editor in Chief of Mad Cave Studios stops by to talk 2024 and beyond!
    Jul 13 2024

    Mike joins Mad Cave in 2022 after having built a reputation by striving for -and delivering on– excellence. He is a seasoned industry insider with over 30 years experience in the comic book and entertainment business.

    He has edited some of the most critically-acclaimed and highest-selling series of the last two decades, and has spearheaded several of the industry’s most popular franchises including Batman, X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy. Mike’s previous posts include serving as an Executive Editor for Marvel Comics, Group Editor for DC Comics and the Editor-in-Chief for AfterShock Comics.

    Today, Mad Cave is celebrating their 10 year anniversary and they are coming in hot with titles like Gatchaman, Flash Gordon, Dick Tracy, Deer Editor, Eden Frost, When the Blood is Dried and so much more!! In addition to the explosion of titles currently being released, two new imprints where added to ensure Mad Cave's ability to continue to supply great stories to people of all ages.

    In 2022 Papercutz, publishing titles for middle grade readers.

    In 2023 Mad Cave came right back and purchased Maverick which publishes titles for younger readers.

    Head over to madcavestudios.com to see all the amazing titles hitting your LCS now! Make sure you also let your LCS know of these titles!

    Follow Mad Cave @madcavestudios right here on YouTube as well as all social media.

    You can also follow Mike @mikejmarts on Instagram

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Editor in Chief of Valiant Comics, Lysa Hawkins joins the show to discuss the Road to Resurgence!!
    Jul 11 2024

    Lysa Hawkins is a decorated comic editor whose credits include working on perennial best-selling titles at Marvel and DC Comics including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, X-Men and more. Lysa has spent several years working on the Valiant Universe and as the new Editor-in-Chief at Alien Books she’ll continue to utilize her expert storytelling sensibilities and eye for talent to deliver exciting new comics for readers around the world to enjoy every month in comic book shops.

    You can visit https://www.alienbooks.com/ or https://valiantentertainment.com/ to learn more.

    If you are new to the Valiant Universe every month a new release of the "best of" of each character will take place bringing together some of the best stories every told of these characters allowing fans to jump right in to the universe! https://www.alienbooks.com/origins-collection

    Lysa is currently working on the upcoming RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE crossover event releasing this Fall. Lysa shared, “The Valiant Universe, with its rich diversity of characters and stories, is an untapped goldmine. I'm so excited and honored to help direct the future of these comics with Alien Books,”

    The Road to the Resurgence of the Valiant Universe continues this summer as new issues of X-O Manowar: Invictus, The Valiants, Faith Returns, Bloodshot Unleashed: Reloaded, and Rai: The Book of the Darque are on sale now in comic shops and available digitally.

    Speak with your LCS and ensure they order all the Valiant titles!!

    Follow Valiant on all social media @valiantentertainment or @aliencomicbooks including on YouTube!

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    39 mins
  • Nandor Fox Shaffer - Comic creator/writer of the new 46 page Sci-Fi fantasy The Fabled Offering
    Jul 8 2024

    The Fabled Offering is a 46-page sci-fi fantasy one-shot epic about a lone princess on a harrowing quest to save herself and her kingdom from her own past trauma. Attempting to reach the peak of Gefyra Mountain while carrying her unborn child, Grand Princess Aurelia of Talendius will stop at nothing to meet The Ancient Cizin aboard their starship, the Idis. Will Cizin accept her offering?

    The Fabled Offering was made for fans of science fiction and fantasy properties such as: Star Wars Lord of the Rings Seven to Eternity Dune Dungeons & Dragons Born from my lifelong passion of science fiction and fantasy, The Fabled Offering is everything I want from both genres in one complete story. Myself, artist Marco Roblin, and letterer DC Hopkins hope to bring you a mature tale about trauma, sacrifice, and the power of choice in the face of fate and destiny.

    You can pick up a copy of The Fabled Offering right now on Indiegogo.com using this link, https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-fabled-offering-a-sci-fi-fantasy-one-shot#/

    Here you can also add on all of the other titles Nandor has created and written including Seasons, Man-Child, and more!

    Visit https://foxholecomics.gumroad.com/ to learn more about Fox Hole Comics, Nandor's publishing company for these mazing titles.

    You can follow Nandor on all social media @FoxholeComics on YouTube On Instagram @nandorfoxshaffer , on X nandorfox, and nandorfoxshaffer on TikTok.

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    42 mins
  • Max Hoven - Co-Creator/Writer of Liquid Kill published by Massive.
    Jul 6 2024

    Max Hoven along with his creative partner Aaron Crow are also responsible for another major hit with the title It Eats What Feeds It Both of these titles are still available using the links below!

    Get ready for season 2 of Liquid Kill coming in 2025!

    Liquid Kill Vol. 1 trade paperback pre-order on AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1961012138

    Liquid Kill Vol. 1 DIAMOND ORDER CODES: Iumazark Cover: JUN241035 Toni Infante Cover (Limited to 1,000): JUN241036

    It Eats What Feeds It graphic novel on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EATS-WHAT-FEEDS-TP/dp/1949514463

    It Eats What Feeds It physical signed copy: www.hovencrow.com/shop

    Liquid Kill individual physical issues: https://massivepublishing.com/collections/liquid-kill

    Liquid Kill and It Eats What Feeds It digital copies via the Omnibus app: https://omnibus.app/shop/creators/gabriel-iumazark

    (W) Max Hoven, Aaron Crow (A) Gabriel Iumazark (CA) Blank Sketch Cover

    LIQUID KILL follows sadist-slaughtering vigilantes as they encounter pure evil in a blood-soaked cyberpunk future (à la GHOST IN THE SHELL meets JOHN WICK) written by the creators of the critically-acclaimed series IT EATS WHAT FEEDS IT and artist Gabriel Iumazark (Boom! Studios). For the staff and clientele of a mysterious island hotel, it's just another night of luxury and vice until members of Liquid Kill (a notoriously violent, all-female militia), lay siege.

    Demanding compliance or death as they gather intelligence, the adrenaline quickly floods the halls as the team eliminates all threats with ease in their search for their kidnapped leader. That is until something is unleashed... something hungry. If there's anyone prepared for the evils on the island, it's these fearless killers, but when the undaunted begin to falter, their foe must be truly monstrous.

    Follow the entire crew on socials below! Max Hoven on YouTube as INDIE COMIC EMPIRE: https://www.youtube.com/@indiecomicempire

    Max Hoven on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @lordmaxhoven

    Aaron Crow on Instagram & Twitter: @acrowyouknow

    Gabriel Iumazark on Deviant Art: iumazark.deviantart.com

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    58 mins
  • Joe Corallo - Award winning creator/writer/editor shares his next title Kardak from Archie Comics!
    Jul 6 2024

    Revamping and updating a character that has barely appeared in comics for more than seven decades — after his run in the 1940s series Top-Notch Comics, he only made one further appearance, in 1966’s Mighty Crusaders #4 before his one-off return in 2022’s Jinx’s Grim Fairy Tales — is no easy task, but nothing Joe Corallo cannot handle!!! “

    Thankfully writer Joe Corallo’s idea to craft a tale that manages to bend worlds, tell a story of fame and fortune, and mix in classic magic was a perfect way to reintroduce this character,” she continued. “And Butch Mapa continuously blows us away with his art that so perfectly merges traditional/retro styles with frightening imagery. Couple this with some gorgeous covers based on classic magic poster illustrations, and you've got a comic that will take your breath away before you can say abracadabra!"

    "Getting to revisit the character of Kardak, who I had the opportunity to touch on in a short for Jinx's Grim Fairy Tales, has been an absolute thrill!” added Corallo. “Combining classic elements from his Golden Age Top-Notch appearances such as featuring his fiancé Lorna along with a fresh, updated look and perspective on these characters will excite both longtime and newcomer Archie fans alike!"

    Here is the Preview code to share with your stores now!!! JUN241083 (W) Joe Corallo (A/CA) Butch K. Mapa

    Kardak the Mystic #1 will be released August 14, 2024, with two covers: one from Papa, and another from Skylar Patridge.

    Check them both out in the gallery below. You can follow Joe on social media @jcoral1 on YouTube, on Instagram at corallojoe, on X at JoeCorallo

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    47 mins
  • What happens when some of the best black comic creators come together? You get EPIPHANY ENGINE!
    Jul 6 2024

    Epiphany Engine is currently on Kickstarter right now! Don't miss this one!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventcomics/the-epiphany-engine/?ref=kicktraq

    On August 31, 2023, the call went out from Advent Comics CEO Tony Kittrell and was answered by visionaries across the globe! From that, one of the greatest undertakings in modern comic book history began and the formation of this project was cemented as creators signed on to help put this dream project together.

    The EPIPHANY ENGINE project represents a long discussed collaboration between Advent Comics CEO Tony Kittrell and other Comic Book Publishers such as Danny J. Quick 4th Wall Productions, Roosevelt Pitt Amara Entertainment, Michael Watson Freestyle Komics, Tyler Forrest Martin Godhood Comics, Jiba M. Anderson Griot Enterprises, Lonzo Starr Konkret Comics, Bradley Golden Second Sight Publishing, Tyrone Jackson Sovereign Comics, Sebastian A. Jones Stranger Comics, Andre Batts Urban Style Comics, Brian J. Lambert Wingless Comics, Frederick Littles Wise Acre Comics and many others.

    The different companies and creators wanted to come together to tell an engrossing, entertaining story plus bring along what they felt was some of the great talent already burning up the Black Comics scene. This project boasts a cadre of award winning or nominated writers/creators representing awards such as the Will Eisner Awards, the Ringo Awards, the Hugo Awards, and is the largest collection of Glyph Comics Awards winners and nominees in a single publication...EVER! The project even includes prestigious television and film awards such as the American Film Institute Award and the Writer's Guild of America. There is even a property in this crossover that is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African Art! We invite you to join us, support the campaign and follow along on this exciting journey of struggle, loss, perseverance and the celebration of FAMILY!!!! This is the largest event of Black Owned publishers, writers, artist coming together and you do not want to miss this!

    Follow @adventcomics5930 on Youtube, Adventcomics onTikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more!

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    33 mins