Wailing Week begins with Under the Mask’s interview with Rich Douek, the writer of Gutter Magic, Road of Bones, Sea of Sorrows, and of course, Wailing Blade.Wailing Blade, Volume 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER thru 11/20/20. Go support it HERE!SHOW NOTES:Wailing Blade’s Kickstarter Page - www.comixtribe.com/wailingbladeSign up for Rich’s Newsletter HERE!Rich’s Professional Website - www.rdouek.comSOCIAL MEDIATwitter - @rdouekInstagram - @rdouek

In this episode of Under the Mask, I talk with acclaimed writer Frank Gogol, writer of Grief, Dead End Kids, and No Heroine. Frank’s first work was nominated for a Ringo award, and his next works won him Best Writer and Best New Series at the Independent Creator Awards. We talk about how’s built up his career as a writer, his relationship with Source Point Press, and his latest book coming out next year!Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job is coming to your local comic book shop on January 27th, 2021. Don’t get left behind; Source Point Press books are notorious for selling out! Be sure to pre-order DEK, and to make it extra easy for your shop, bring them the preview code NOV201523 to make their job extra easy!SHOW NOTES:Sign up to Frank’s Newsletter “Caption Boxes” HEREFrank Gogol’s Professional Website - www.frankgogol.comSOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook - @frankgogolTwitter - @frankgogolInstagram - @frankgogol

This November, Under the Mask is kicking it up a notch by offering not one, but TWO interviews the first two weeks of the month. There’s just that many creators reaching out to me to be on the show! Thank you for you support!This episode, I’m talking with Lawrence James King, the owner and CEO of Constant Hustle Comics, and the writer and creator of the comics Avery the Amazing and The Last Line.Constant Hustle has teamed up with Wingless Comics and Concept Moon Studios to create an epic indie crossover unlike any you’ve ever seen. NIGHTFALL follows the three company’s biggest hitters as they face a secret order with plans to dominate the world…and threaten existence itself!SHOW NOTES:The Multi-Company Crossover, Nightfall, Part 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/14/20. Go support it HERE!Constant Hustle Comics’ Website - www.constanthustlecomics.comSOCIAL MEDIAFacebook - @ConstantHustleComicsTwitter - @CHustleComicsInstagram - @C.H.Comics

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week, I’m talking with up-and-coming comic creator Chuck Pineau. He’s the writer and editor of the audio drama, Essence House, and his latest project, an action-adventure comedy comic called Belial, is live on Kickstarter.Chuck’s no stranger to networking. After his first work failed to launch successfully, he realized he needed to build a name for himself. He’s since signed on to edit countless independent comics, and is a mainstay on videos, podcasts, and livestreams on social media and beyond! We talk about his process writing, what an editor brings the the table, the importance of networking and actually getting yourself out there, and so much more!Belial is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through 11/11/20. Go support it HERE!Enjoy!SHOW NOTES & LINKS:Belial #1 - 2 on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/1551820313/belial-2-make-mine-a-doubleEssence House Audio Drama Website - www.essencehousestory.comCheck out Chuck’s YouTube Channel - Chuck’s Raw ReviewsBonfire Press’ Professional Facebook - www.facebook.com/BonfirePress/SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook - @chuckpineauTwitter - @chuckypinInstagram - @chuckpineau

Since we’re officially entering spooky season with Halloween later this week, I figured I’d produce a BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE, featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAulie of 123GO! Publications. This was an interesting interview, as Bayron is relatively new to comics, and Chris has worked for several publishers as a colorist, most notably 2000AD (Judge Dredd).Both Bayron and Chris contributed stories to 123GO’s Halloween anthology book, 13th Moon. The book looks like a lot of fun, and I had a great time talking with these two creators. On a side note: this is another Under the Mask first - my first time interviewing two creators at the same time!Enjoy!13th Moon is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through November 5th. Go support it HERE!SHOW NOTES:13th Moon on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/13thmoon/13th-moon-halloween-anthologySOCIAL MEDIABayron Calderon’s Instagram - @BayronIllustrations*Personal Note - This episode had some technical difficulties when recording the interview. The first video conferencing software crashed, and we had to change. If you hear some changing audio quality, or things sound a bit more sliced together than normal, you aren’t hearing things! Thanks for listening!

This week, I’m speaking with Nathan Lueth, co-creator and artist of Impure Blood, a webcomic fantasy series turned printed book. An enslaved gladiator carries the blood of an ancient and mystical race. With his allies, they race to track down an artifact that may hold the key to Roan’s ancestry, battling an army of golems along the way!Nathan has been drawing Impure Blood since 2009, and it’s become quite the webcomic sensation. We talk about his process, how he interacts with his writing collaborators, and tips and tricks he’s picked up along his own journey.Enjoy!Impure Blood, Volume 2 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/11/20. Go support it HERE!SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:Impure Blood’s Kickstarter Page - www.bit.ly/impureblood_v2Read Impure Blood in it’s original webcomic form - www.impurebloodwebcomic.comNathan’s Professional Website - www.nathanluethillustration.comSOCIAL MEDIAFacebook - @nathanluethillustrationTwitter - @nathanluethInstagram - @nathanluethillustration

I’m very lucky that, by producing this podcast, I’m able to talk to many professional (and semi-professional) creators. But today we have a special opportunity to talk to a creator who is on the cusp of his very first launch!Our guest this week is Mike McCarthy, founder of Wingman Magazine and writer and creator of DINO-THRASHERS. Dino-Thrashers features good and evil anthropomorphic dinosaurs fighting for the fate of the world, and humanity is caught in the crossfire!We’re talking with Mike about how it feels to launch his very first comic, how he hooked up with his art team, and how his first work was picked up to be published through Ageless Comics Publishing!Enjoy!Dino-Thrashers is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through 10/31/20. Go check it out HERE!SHOW NOTES & MORE INFOMike’s also the founder of Wingman Magazine. Check it out belowWingman Magazine - www.wingmanmagazine.comSOCIAL MEDIADino-Thrashers on Twitter - @DinoThrashersDino-Thrashers on Instagram - @DinoThrashers_ComicMike’s Personal Instagram - @MJMPhotographsNH

It sounds cliché, but this episode’s guest truly needs no introduction. Writer and artist has worked in comics professionally for over 30 years, drawing for big name properties like Superman and Wonder Woman for DC Comics, and the Alien and Predator franchise comics for Dark Horse. But Ron is probably most well known for his creator-owned comic sci-fi adventure that debuted with Dark Horse, TREKKER.Trekker stars kick-ass bounty hunter Mercy St. Clair on her galaxy-hopping adventures. And she’s back in her latest chapter in the Trekker saga: Trekker: Hunter’s Moon.Trekker: Hunter’s Moon in LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 10/29/20. Go check it out HERE!Enjoy!—You can also check out the official Trekker website - www.trekkercomic.comSOCIAL MEDIATwitter - @Ron_RandallInstagram - @RandallShots

Can a humble comic book creator make the ultimate heel-face turn?!This week, we’re talking wrestling and comic books with Joe McFee, owner and founder of Xigency Studios, which produces several comic series including Primetime Saturday Night and AWF. Xigency’s latest work is a 10th Anniversary Edition of their very first comic published, Amazonia #1.Amazonia #1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 10/17/20. Be sure to check it out HERE!Thanks for listening!LINKS & SHOW NOTES:Amazonia #1 Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/293753405/amazonia-1-10th-anniversary-editionXigency Studios Website - www.xigencystudiosonlinestore.comYouTube Channel “From the Desk of a Small Publisher” - www.youtube.com/user/silvboltSOCIAL MEDIA:Xigency Studios on Facebook - @XigencyStudiosDeviantArt - @silverbolt14Instagram - @silvbolt

This is a conversation with Russell Nohelty that was left on the cutting room floor. The conversation deals with some serious topics, but both of us agree it's an important conversation to have.