Rau BlackHawk talks about his role in consulting and providing authentic experiences and first-hand knowledge of the Lakota people in the graphic novel, Homestead. You can find out more about this book at https://www.dirkmanning.com, check out the Kickstarter campaign, and you can find out more about Native American/Indigenous Peoples at AIM and at the Native American Rights Fund.

Creator Lucas Turnbloom returns to talk about the success of Steve L. McEvil, including a recent ALA acknowledgement, and more work to come soon in How to Cat. You can follow along with Lucas's creating at https://www.instagram.com/lucasturnbloom.

Comics creator Jorge Coelho talks about working on a range of projects, from Gatsby to Robocop, as well as the joy of the visual arts.

Comics creator John Burgin talks about working in the world of Frogboy, building stories, and connecting with readers. You can find out more about John's work on Instagram.

Comics creator and picture book author J. Robert Deans stops by to discuss Hippofartamus (his creation with his daughter/co-creator), as well as his Bear from A.U.N.T. series, dad jokes, and more. You can find out more information about Robert at https://jrobertdeans.com.

Artist, illustrator, humorist, designer, creator Ed Steckley talks about creating comics in worlds like Mad Magazine, Cracked, and much more. You can see more about Ed's work at https://www.edsteckley.com.

Educator and author Dr. Gene Kannenberg, Jr. talks about his history with the Peanuts comic strip, his practice in pop-up and layered book-making, and his new title -- Here Comes Charlie Brown! A Peanuts Pop-Up from Abrams Books.

Duncan Rouleau of Ben 10 and Sonic Prime fame talks about creating in television, comics, and beyond. Duncan details the creative process and considerations when approaching different forms of storytelling. You can find out more about Duncan at https://manofaction.tv.

Comics creator Mike Collins talks about adapting comics to film and working across media in this adaptations-focused episode.

Author and educator Cris Tovani talks about what works in reading education for older students, linking practice and theory in teaching, and resources for fellow teachers. You can read more about Cris's work and resources at the Heinemann website.

Comics creator Queenie Chan talks about the influence and possibilities with manga, exploring the world of The Dreaming, and the cultural aspects of storytelling. You can read more about Queenie's work at https://queeniechan.com.

In a special archival edition, I share a recorded interview with Mike Grell from HeroesCon 2022. Mike is, of course, known for his work on titles like Green Arrow and The Warlord. Please pardon the background noise as this was on the convention floor.

Comics creator Todd Johnson talks about returning to the world of Tribe with artist Larry Stroman, including a collaborative partnership that is also a friendship.

Comics creator Morgan Beem talks about creative approach, collaborations, and work on titles like Crashing, Swamp Thing: Twin Branches and Buffy. You can find out more about Morgan's work at https://www.morganbeemart.com.

Comics creator Axel Medellin stops by for a brief chat about Elephantmen, Venus/Omega, and more. You can read more about Axel's work at https://www.instagram.com/axel_med.

Author Deborah Hopkinson discusses writing historical books for young readers, including the process of creating and the joy of connecting with readers. You can find out more about Deborah's work at https://deborahhopkinson.com.

Comics creator Mike Kaye talks about the lifelong work of creating, with a focus on his character, Ampho Man.

Comics creator Kevin Delgado talks about his work for Image, the evolution of his style, and more. You can find out more about Kevin's work at his Instagram account.

Comics creator Steve Ekstrom talks about the process of writing suspenseful comics, making his way in the industry, and his current work on the Sumerian comics series, The Fog. You can find out more about Steve's work at https://www.instagram.com/steve.ekstrom.

Comics creator and cartoonist Bob McMahon talks about a chance encounter with George Harrison, creating the anthropomorphic Cookie & Broccoli, and more. You can find out about Bob's work at https://www.bobmcmahon.com, as well as on Pinterest.

To commemorate this episode number, I invited comics creator and mastermind of the multimodal, Dirk Manning, to talk about his new project, Homestead. You can find out more about Dirk and this book at https://www.dirkmanning.com.

Comics creator Aaron Bartling talks about crafting in worlds like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, and more. You can find out more about Aaron's work at https://www.instagram.com/aaronbartlingart

Author Raymond Benson returns to the podcast to talk about the legacy of the literary Bond, as well as the upcoming release of the omnibus collection of his six 007 novels, James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years.

Author Barbara Dee talks about the new book, Unstuck, including her exploration of characters and a journey through writing. You can find out more about Barbara's work at https://barbaradeebooks.com.

Author and educator Greg Biga talks about his love of comics, as well as the joy of profiling creators for https://twomorrows.com.

Author EC Hanson returns to talk about Mothman Haze, his unique take on the cryptozoic, as well as work to come. You can find out more about EC at https://www.instagram.com/haddonfieldhanson.

Author David Mack talks with me about Star Trek lore, diving into science fiction worlds, and his current work on Star Trek: Picard: Firewall. You can find out more about David and his work at https://davidmack.pro

Author Vicky Fang talks about the challenge of writing for young people, work on Ava Lin, Best Friend and the Layla and the Bots series, plus work to come. You can read more about Vicky's work at https://vickyfang.com

Comics writer and colorist Lovern Kindzierski talks about his path to comics, considerations when coloring, and approaches to writing in the medium. You can read more about Lovern's work at https://www.lovernk.com

Creator and publisher Travis Gibb talks about building collaborative community in comics, including his work in the world of Cthulu Invades and Granite State Punk. You read more about Travis at his substack, https://substack.com/@travisgibb

Comics writer Erik Burnham talks about collaborating with wonderful people like Sarah Myer, as well as working on licensed properties like Ghost Busters, GI Joe, Godzilla, and many more. You can find out more about Erik's work at https://www.burnhamania.com

Author Arie Kaplan talks about writing comics, television, and more, including stories of his creative journey and unexpected turns. You can read more about Arie's work at https://www.ariekaplan.com.

Artist and comics creator Josef Rubinstein talks about his history in the medium, creative processes and philosophy, and current commission work.

Editor, writer, and comics creator Andrea Molinari returns to the podcast to talk about the current Kickstarter for the collected edition of The Shepherd, Vol. 3: The Valentine and the Pit. You can find out more about this project on Kickstarter, as well as at https://www.theshepherdcomic.com.

Comics creator Kel McDonald stops by to discuss creating, comics, and the Kickstarter campaign that is currently rolling for Murky Water. You can find out more about this project at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1495959227/murky-water, and find out more about Kel at https://kelmcdonald.com and at https://www.patreon.com/kelmcdonald.

Author and illustrator Brian "Box" Brown talks about his creative directions, inquiry-based work in nonfiction comics, and work in comic strip format. You can find out more about Brian's work at https://www.boxbrown.com and see more about his work in comic strip at https://www.patreon.com.

Comics writer and artist Jeremy Haun talks about working on projects with none other than Todd McFarlane in the world of King Spawn, as well as exploring types of storytelling in his creator-owned original universes. You can find out more about Jeremy's work at https://www.jeremyhaun.com/

Comics creator Wes Locher talks about his work on books like Unit 44, Bug Slugger, and more. You can see more about Wes's creativity at https://weslocher.com.

Comics creator Anthony Cleveland talks about working with Mad Cave on titles like Show's End, Stargazer, and more. You can read about Anthony's work at https://madcavestudios.com/creators/anthony-cleveland/

Author and veteran of animation Ray Pointer talks about his work in restoring and researching the animated worlds of Max Fleischer. You can read more in Pointer's book, The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer: American Animation Pioneer. He also discusses his career in the industry in this episode.

Artist and comics creator George Pratt talks about being smart in your hard work in the comics industry, as well as his work on titles like Detective Comics -- and his work on titles like Enemy Ace.

Comics creator and publisher Steve Tanner talks about discovering comics and crafting in worlds like Flintlock and Quantum. You can read more about Steve's work at https://timebombcomics.com

Author Aaron Rosenberg discusses connecting with fans at conventions, creating worlds of his own and using his talents to add to existing universes, and more. You can find out more about Aaron's work on Facebook at this link.

Comics creator Stefano Gaudiano talks about his creative inspirations and working on titles like The Walking Dead, Gotham Central, and more on part one of a two-part conversation.

Comics author Kwanza Osajyefo talks about his path in comics, creative process, collaborations with notable voices in the industry, and more. You can find out more about Kwanza's work @KWANZER on Instagram.

Comics creator and writer Justin Peniston talks about working in the worlds of Hunter Black, Sonic BOOM, DC Comics, and more. You can find out more about Justin's work at https://www.justinpeniston.com

Comics creator Ray-Anthony Height talks about his experiences working with popular characters and long-established universes, as well as the sweet spot of creating he has found in crafting his own worlds. You can find out more about Ray-Anthony's work at https://substack.com/@studioskyetiger

Comics creator Paul Pelletier talks about the creative challenges of working in comics, some of his best collaborations and experiences, and work on the way. You can find out more about Paul's crafting at https://paulpelletierart.com.