Episode #655: Interview with Corey Perkins – August 25, 2024

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

Ernest P. Worrell is back in his very first graphic novel called Ernest & The Dream Stone. This week in Episode #655, we talk with one of the creators of the comic, Corey Perkins!

Ernest’s first comic is described this way: “Get ready! For the first time in over 25 years, Ernest is back in action in a brand-new spooky graphic novel sure to make you feel like a kid again!” We talk with Corey about how this book came to be, just who Ernest P. Worrell is, and what we can expect for fans of Ernest and Jim Varney in the months ahead! For more information about the comic and the upcoming Kickstarter project, be sure to go to this website now!

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Episode #654: Interview with Snake – August 18, 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

This week in Episode #654, we chat with comics creator Snake about his upcoming work, The View of the Phoenix Trees, which is coming to Kickstarter soon!


Snake is a writer and letterer who is a poet, spoken word artist, and a comic creator who recently graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His book is described this way: “The View of the Phoenix Trees is a beautifully drawn and written comic about an inspiring historic-fantasy Vietnamese family’s struggle to stay together post war.” We discuss who the characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from him in the coming months. Be sure to sign up to be notified when this crowdfunder launches by signing up at this link today! Until that starts, be sure to listen to our fun conversation!

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Episode #653: Interview with Bobby Campbell – August 11, 2024

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

In Episode #653, we explore the Illuminatus! trilogy, written in the 1970s by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson. It’s being adapted into Tales of Illuminatus, a new comic book series written and illustrated by New Jersey comic book writer and artist Bobby Campbell, who Wayne talks with this week, with the assistance of another comic artist, Todd Purse. This adaptation is being made with the permission of the estates of Wilson and Shea.


Readers are invited to go to their Kickstarter page here: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bobbycampbell/tales-of-illuminatus-1-the-hidden-light) to order the first comic book in the series, which will be published on paper and digitally on September 14. It also is being published as a free serial on the Internet at talesofilluminatus.com. We discuss who the creators and characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from Bobby in the coming months. Be sure to support this crowdfunding project before it concludes on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:43 AM EDT. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

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Episode #652: Interview with Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher – August 4, 2024

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher manage a publishing initiative that recommends great manga to people who haven’t read much of that genre before. The latest manga published by them is Search & Destroy, presented by Fantagraphics. In Episode #652, Wayne talks with them about this latest release.

Search & Destroy is the latest manga published by Fantagaphics in partnership with MSX: Mangasplaining Extra, a publishing initiative run by Deb and Christopher and Andrew Woodrow-Butcher that spins out of their popular podcast Mangasplaining. Thise three-issue publication is described this way: “Search & Destroy is a brilliantly-crafted action-thriller about an outsider looking for meaning and vengeance in the unjust world that took everything away from her.” We discuss how this project came to be, delve into manga, explore who the characters are, and what else we can expect from them in the future. Don’t miss this engaging interview!

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Episode #651: Interview with Sara Kenney and Mareid Ruane – July 28, 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

She Could Fly, the groundbreaking graphic novel, is a one-of-a-kind reading experience. And now that experimental graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books is a documentary escape game designed to challenge how we think about the deeply misunderstood mental illness, OCD. In Episode #651, Wayne talks with leader/co-designer Sara Kenney and co-producer Mairéad Ruane.  

They worked with a team of ‘Lived Experience’ experts to inform the content and create a global engagement campaign to shift how we think about OCD and mental health. Scientists, psychologists and medical humanities experts were part of the iterative design process, checking and commenting on scripts and game drafts for over two years. It’s described this way: “Combining comic art, documentary films and interactive gameplay, the She Could Fly Documentary Escape Gameis a point and click, psychological game from Wowbagger Productions that takes players on a looping adventure to explore OCD.” We discuss how this project came to be, who the characters are, and how you can access the book as well as the now-available game. Don’t miss this entertaining interview!

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Episode #650: Interview with Jordan Morris – July 21, 2024

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

Eisner-nominated creator Jordan Morris talks about his latest release, Youth Group, this week in Episode #650!

Jordan is best known for his previous book, Bubble, and Youth Group is now available from First Second Comics at your local bookstore and comics shop! This new book is described this way: “When Kay reluctantly agreed to join the youth group at Stone Mission Church in Orange County California, she expected the Jesus talk and the dorky singalongs and the colorful posters about dodging temptation. What she didn’t expect was to stumble on her youth group leaders, Meg and Cortland, in the middle of a real-deal exorcism. Turns out they’re both soldiers in a secret organization of demon hunters in a war that’s heating up, and even if Kay wanted to stay on the sidelines, she doesn’t have a choice. YOUTH GROUP mixes humor, horror, and heart to tell a story about putting aside your differences to give evil the beatdown it deserves.” We discuss how this story came to be, who the characters are, and the fact that you can catch up with Jordan at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con (he shares those details during our conversation). Don’t miss this fun interview!

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Episode #649: Interview with Dave Swartz – July 14, 2024

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

In Episode 649 this week, accomplished creator Dave Swartz talks about his current Kickstarter campaign for Confederate Monster!

Dave has been a professional comic book illustrator for 10 years! His current crowdfunding campaign is on Kickstarter, and it’s described this way: “The South will rise Un-Dead, when the story of Frankenstein meets the Civil War!” We discuss how this Confederate Monster comic book series came to be, Dave’s unique take on these classic characters, and what we can expect from him in the coming months! Don’t miss this excellent conversation, then support this already-successful crowdfunding campaign that wants your backing before it concludes on Friday, June 26, at 12:00 AM EDT!

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Episode #648: Interview with Christopher Michael – July 7, 2024

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

Christopher Michael from C.R.I.T: Robo Renaissance is the featured guest this week in Episode #648!

Chris returns and has a Kickstarter crowdfunding project underway for C.R.I.T: Robo Renaissance that will conclude on July 26! The project is described this way: “Join C.R.I.T. (Constantly Running Into Trouble) as they seek justice, uncover secrets, and unravel the Goblin King’s deadly mystery.” We discuss how this comic came to be and what else Chris is up to, so be sure to listen to this fun interview!

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Episode #647: Interview with James Aquilone – June 30, 2024

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

James Aquilone, accomplished horror writer/editor, returns to the Wayne’s Comics Podcast in Episode #647!

Wayne has a great conversation this week with James, a favorite here at the podcast! He’s crowdfunding this already very successful campaign and his latest project on Kickstarter for the Kolchak: The Night Stalker Novel Deluxe, Limited Edition illustrated novel! It’s described this way: “It’s a new illustrated edition of the book that spawned the cult TV series! W/essays by David Dastmalchian, Rodney Barnes & Mark Dawidziak.” The book is limited to only 1,973 copies and also will have red painted edges and a sewn-in bookmark! We discuss how this book came to be, who created the illustrations, and what we can expect from James and Monstrous Books in the months ahead! This project will conclude on Thursday, July 11, at 11:59 pm EDT, so be sure to support it as soon as you finish listening to our fun interview! Don’t miss it!

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Episode #646: Interview with Nick Edwards – July 23, 2024

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

In Episode 646 this week, Nick Edwards from Stilettos talks about his Kickstarter that is ending soon!

Nick’s crowdfunding project for Stilettos will conclude on July 2 at 12:00 p.m., and you can support it at this link. Here’s the description: “A promising young woman meets the most dangerous game in this 90+ page revenge thriller graphic novel!” We discuss who the various characters are, how they came to be, and what else Nick and the team at Unearthly Comics have coming our way soon!  Don’t miss it!

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