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, how his readership has evolved, crowdfunding as an option, doing his own thing, his new Dark Horse deal, working in other formats, the appeal of experimentation, what's next for him, the evolution of comics, and more.

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, pulling the rug out from under people, putting himself in the work, the origins of The Patron, John J. Pearson's work on the series, Sami Kivela's art, The Forever Home's forever home, its unique relationship with time, his different sides, the importance of finding your own answers, and more.

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 more. Then, DeConnick joins to discuss why she loves comics, the medium's flexibility, its punk rock nature, reader brain vs. creator brain, experimenting with the medium, backmatter and community, expanding your horizons, and more.

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 time, the artists on the book, going the creator-owned route, the roots of Ka-Zar, the evolution of being an artist, a tip for artists, and more.

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 Absolute popped, the state of the single issue, Marvel's status, publishers we have an eye on, how the business is evolving, what Heidi is looking for this year, Robert Kirkman's impact, and more.

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 impact of the people in his life, process vs. outcome, the power of the trash can, success as a driver, his views of his own work, being open to change, a tip for storytellers, and more.

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, figuring out scripting, putting the creative team together, the difference between writing superheroes versus creator-owned, turning influence into art, testing her imposter syndrome, whether she wants to keep writing comics, figuring out her life, and more.

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 fusion of their approaches, the development of its cast, the roots of Unfinished Tales, operating in their own space, how their books have sold of late, and more.

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 generation process, the mix on the channel, the state of the collection market, the format boom, which publishers are delivering, Marvel's position, the video space for comics, how he manages everything, and more.

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 MGMT's return, the nature of the story, pushing storytelling, playing with readers, the joy of the comic, its promotion, the roots of Fort Psycho, character creation, collaboration, the importance of learning, and more.