The Faqs Project

Episode 208: The Superpower of Black History w/ Jordan Clark for Ancestral Recall

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:47:41 +0000

Today I am joined by Jordan Clark (Milestone Initiative Recipient) and Creator of Ancestral Recall for Ahoy Comics. I've been wanting to talk about this book for sometime now I've heard many of my peers rave about the story. Melvin Waring is at an age where he is set in his ways. He has a loving wife June who takes a solid interest in his artwork and his business and their dynamic is a force in this book because one day Melvin wakes up to June missing as people go missing in his neighborhood by a mysterious corporation. Trapped in an instinctual bridge from Past to Present and Present to Future we are pulled through time. All while methodically going through a recall in certain situations to become figures in Black History such as Bill Pickett or Andre Lorde, and Philip Marlowe. Educational and full of suspense and utter Sci-Fi that keeps you on a ride.

Written by Jordan Clark

Artwork by Atagun Ilhan

Colors by Pippa Bowland

Letters by Rob Steen

Episode 207: The House of Wise w/ Frederick Littles and the Wise Acre Comics Team

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:03:02 +0000

Very Special exciting episode as I am joined by one of the best publishers in Indie Comics none other than the team of Wise Acre Comics. The Panel is heavy as we are met with 9 members of the Wise Acre Team.

Frederick Little- CEO and Creator of Magnus Jakuta

Marc Glave- Creator of Dark Sentinel

Nigel Lynch- Creator of Critical Task Force Ops/Neon Ghost/Diary of the Stray Dogs

Monica Ginder- Creator of Hybrid Theory

Owen Ratliff- Creator of Black Salt

Emeka Nkwo- Creator of Vibrant

Octavia Etheridge- Creator of The Matriarch-Liberty's Freedom

David Barr- Creator of Adrift

Parker Newman- Creator of City of Demons

We dive into the means of collaboration especially in an indie space. Mistakes in prior publishing and jumping into each of these talented writers projects as they get ready for the rest of 2026 into 2027.

Episode 206: The Unwelcomed w/ Chris Condon and the Eco Horror Tale- Of The Earth for Image Comics

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:23:30 +0000

Today we bring back a favorite of mine as Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, News From The Fallout) gives us a peek into the Hitchcockian Eco Horror Of The Earth for Image Comics co-written by Andrew Ehrich and artwork by the legendary Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead) and Pip Martin. Tabby Black returns to her silenced town of Solitude, Texas to find that her Grandmother that raised her isn't who she once was and neither is the town she left. We get into Chris approach to horror as well as character development in his recent books like Otis Fallows in News from the Fallout, Ultimate Wolverine, and his latest imprint through DC Comics/Vertigo for The Peril of the Brutal Dark-An Ezra Cain Mystery.

Written by Chris Condon and Andrew Ehrich

Artwork by Charlie Ehrich

Colors by Pip Martin

Letters by Hassan Otsmane Elhaou

Episode 205: Culture of Celebrity w/ Aditya Bidikar for In Your Skin for Image Comics

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:37:21 +0000

Today we travel to India to speak with Aditya Bidikar upon the release of his anticipated Tiny Onion produced Mini Series-In Your Skin. The story centers around the culture of celebrity and the obsession that an overzealous fan can create while idolizing their Hero without knowing that their favorite person may be torn themselves. We meet Priyanka who loves Bollywood star Ayesha, but feels at a loss when she suddenly announces her retirement. Sensing a void, Priyanka makes a choice she feels may be the only way to step In her Skin (pun intended). Aditya has lettered some of our favorite books whether they are Department of Truth, Worldtr33, Swamp Thing, and soon joining Darcy Van Poelgeest in the graphic novel The Cutting Garden for Image Comics. He has been holding this particular story deep at vest for 7 years and we talk about the transition from Letterer to Writer and how the craft is best known for pacing, but yet understanding the intensity in the creation of this Body Horror suspense tale.

Written and Lettered by Aditya Bidikar

Artwork by Som

Colors by Francesco Segala

Episode 204: Schticks & Stones Holiday Special w/ Aaron Cohen

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:23:00 +0000

Todays Guest on the Pod we bring you Aaron Cohen and the all too humorous Schticks & Stones Holiday Special Live on Kickstarter. Aaron's work in this particular book started within Scott Snyder's Best Jackett Workshops where he developed the comic strip styling of Schticks & Stones as a Hilarious Passover special into the anthology The Cloak Room books on Kickstarter. The book highlights the Fineman Family mainly our young protaganist Ben whom within each book designed around 3 Jewish Holidays: Passover, Hannakuh, and Purim and in the spirit of Sunday morning Comic strips. The Stories (Crime and Passover, Eight, and Rich Dad, Purim Dad) line themselves as Mysteries and Ben is the lead Detective. He navigates the family gatherings amidst all the chaos and just wants to not be stuck at the little kids table anymore during dinner.

Alex Schumacher builds an excellent character design as Ben along with his do-good Cousin Mark and the rest of the Fineman Family. If you like the Family Circle, Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury this comic is for you.

Written by Aaron Cohen

Artwork by Alex Schumacher

Colors by Ralf Singh

Letters by Taylor Esposito

Episode 203: The Desolate w/ Matthew Rosenberg for If Destruction be our Lot for Image Comics

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:42:35 +0000

Today's Guest: Matthew Rosenberg spent the course last year finishing up his great Spy Thriller We're Taking everyone down with us to excellent critical acclaim. At the time of the scheduling the interview, it was announced that Matthew will be passed the torch as head writer for the Iconic series Spawn from the one and only Todd McFarlane which we get into later in the Podcast.

If Destruction be our Lot for Image Comics brings forth a post human society where the Robots created by humanity now run the world. We meet Abe (a robotic Abraham Lincoln) from a museum programmed to orate the history of one of our greatest presidents. With Humanity gone, the world happier for the rest of automation, but lonely for Abe. We ask: Are Humans truly extinct in this world? Is Abe conflicted with the loss of humans a parody of Humanity since the robot is designed to understand the history of a world that was molded by the former president? Does Abe's journey mimic Abraham Lincoln life his failures as well as his successes to show robots what they are without the Humans. Also, Matthew teams with his brother Mark to handle construction of this excellent series.

FOC 4/13

Debuts 5/6/26

Matthew and Mark Elijah Rosenberg as Co-writers

Artwork by Andy McDonald

Colors by Francesco Segala

Letters by Hassan Otmane-Elhaou

Episode 202: Until they made me a Monster w/ David F. Walker for The Monster Of Blackenstyne

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:28:17 +0000

Today I get to talk with one of my heroes once again with the return of Eisner winning Co-Creator of Bitter Root David F. Walker for his retelling of 1973's Blackstein because in David'd own words it was the worst movie he had ever seen and he wanted to bring it to life and make it better. His telling brought the intersectionality of the Classic Horror Monster and 70's Blaxploitation Films. A school driver maliciously and mistakenly murdered by the police is awakened in an experiment by a Medical School Dropout named Blake N. Styne and once brought to life remembers the good hearted man he once was, but amidst escaping back into the real world. He looks to take revenge on the very cops that took his life.

Written by David F. Walker

Artwork by Marcelo Di Chiara

Colors by Pedro Estouco

Cover by Joe Jusko

Episode 201: Just my Imagination w/ Jimmy Gaspero & Amber Akin for Penny and the Yeti

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:41:04 +0000

Today's brings back Jimmy Gaspero of Cryptid Creator Corner Podcast and Comic Book Yeti as well Cartoonist, Illustrator and Educator Amber Akin to talk about the Papercutz original Children's story Penny and the Yeti which will be released April 21st. The main character in this tale Penny (named after Jimmy's daughter) whose best friend is a Yeti who appears from her older sisters drawings. The support of the Yeti is to help her manage ways for her parents to stop fighting. The storyline combines Humor and empathy and even both Jimmy and Amber found ways to insert portions of their lives through Easter Eggs into the book amidst aspects of their own childhoods.

Written by Jimmy Gaspero

Illustrations by Amber Akin

Letters by Buddy Beaudoin

Episode 200: Pillars of Midnight w/ Lloyd and Natosha Jones of Midnight Comics

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:25:24 +0000

Today we celebrate this episode of the Faqs Project with 2 Milestones this is Episode 200 a great feat for this small but mighty Comic Book Podcast. Our Guests are Lloyd and Natosha Jones of Midnight Comics who are also celebrating 5 years as an Indie Comic Publisher as I've been a fan of their books since 2021's The Unbeloved.

Midnight Comics currently has a Kickstarter live that is a 5 year Omnibus of all their works without leaving an ounce of their creativity out. Such titles as The Grey, Sol, The Unbeloved, Dogma, Last Day, Admoni, Raven's Omen and Powers that Be 9 titles/13 books are all included. We get a bit Nostalgic as we go back to Midnight Comics early beginnings and even as current as them tasked with a group of interns who have recently accomplished a Kickstarter campaign themselves. As Lloyd and Natosha would put it, as we continue to climb we have to pull those stating this journey up.

A fabulous accomplishment for a Black Indie Comic Book Publisher as they say the best exercise is patience. Contemporaries have come and gone, but Midnight Comics with this Omnibus find a means to showcase their works all while building a fresh slate for the next 5 years.

Written and created by Lloyd and Natosha Jones

Artwork by

Oz Ezeogu

Kucifer Wilson

Panu

Tiger Salmon

Gabriel Nissi

Krazed Kai

Toluwalase Samuel

Episode 199: Fighting the System w/ Joe Palmer and the Oni Press Dystopian Thriller Destination Kill

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:39:54 +0000

Today the Faqs Project crosses the Atlantic to speak with Joe Palmer about a Dystopian London in Destination Kill for Oni Press. Gina Serene is a burned out Police Detective who is relying on medication to relieve her stress as she is disillusioned by the system and her role in it. There's been a mass displacement of human workers in Central City where automation has left large portions of the population unemployed and desperate and end up creating a violent resistance movement. A coordinated attack is imminent on the corporation Overcon and their celebration of the Paradise Loop-A speed train that can move from London to New York in under an hour.

Gina is faced with a tick tock scenario and her life may change forever. This comic although grim is filled with satire and humor that everyone will love.

Written and Illustrated by Joe Palmer

Variant Covers by:

Tango

Ronald Wimberly

Liana Kangas

Riley Rossmo

Episode 198: All in Milestone's Business w/ Joseph Illidge and the New History of the DC Universe-The Dakota Incident

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:36:46 +0000

Today we have Joseph Illidge back on the pod. Mr. Illidge is someone I hold in high regard as one of the many architects that gave us Milestone Comics with characters such as Hardware, Icon, Rocket, The Blood Syndicate, and Static. The New History of the DC Universe was release in late February, but around late January Mr. Illidge put on a 100k unit selling challenge to embolden the many fans of Milestone to come and show support for a book that some may deem the powers that be may be against. Joe, breaks down the miseducation of comic book fans in real time and further discussed the meaning of Final Order Cutoff's that most comic fans barely know about. The objective was to create demand because a company like DC/Warner Bros. sees profit, there becomes a reason to gain from it. Meaning make more books! It was announced recently that a second printing for the book is in pre order now with a cover of Static by Dan Mora. The story itself serves as an allegory throughly struck by the books opening line a quote from Langston Hughes poem "Harlem". What is a dream deferred? Beacon is sent into the past to correct a nexus event that under government force, suppressed Dakota's Heroes so they had no choice but to never use their powers again. Mr. Illidge focuses on fans reluctance to support a book and yet wonder why they haven't seen those heroes for months or years on end. The fans have been misled in not knowing their own power of doing enough to keep their favorite stories alive. As the story shows us, its a story of survival not if you survive, but how you survive.

Written by Joseph Illidge, Morgan Hampton, Stephanie Williams, and Nikolas Draper-Ivey

Artwork by Edwin Galmon, Fico Ossio, Carlo Pagulayan, and Valenine DeLandro

Episode 197: Shedding your Skin w/ Monty Nero and the Cyberpunk Tale Chrome Roses

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:51:20 +0000

Todays Guest Monty Nero brings us his Cyberpunk tale Chrome Roses from across the pond in Scotland. A world aptly named the Tract where society was broken in half by a pandemic, no law enforcement, decisions are made by social media polls and ratings, physical touch has abandoned for Husks-an advance way of feeling because of fear from the outside world. A rogue detective named Kramm freelances his way at solving a murder although solving a crime in this world is transactional and monetary. Gig economies and Digital Identity are the way. Monty provides the artwork of this vast world as well detailing characters where some have replaced their flesh to become something of a total mechanism, body and soul.

Written, Artwork, and Lettered by Monty Nero

Episode 196: Silent Count w/ Anthony Stokes and AJ Ampadu

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:09:02 +0000

To close Black History Month, I talk to a Faqs Project favorite Anthony Stokes (Tap or Die) and AJ Ampadu (Ninjak vs Roku) to the Football Epic Silent as a Non-Verbal Quarterback overcomes his obstacles to pressure his team to victory. First, the task alone to create one of your main characters totally using American sign language brings forth the challenge of linguists within your art, because now the emotions have been heightened all within this violent gridiron game. This is a Unicorn of sorts as you usually see sports in manga really than American Comics especially Football which not many creators have tackled (pun intended). This 4 issue mini-series drops on Kickstarter on March 3rd but Ashcans will be available at Blerd-Con the first week of March.

Sidenote: AJ Ampadu is the first African American man to write Shadowman for Valiant Comics

Written by Anthony Stokes

Art by Gabriel Fonseca

Colors by Iacopo Calisti

Letters by Lettersquid

Episode 195: The Stacks w/ Brad and Lisa Guillickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:34:56 +0000

Todays guests are 2 of the most prominent Comic Book podcasters in the industry as I speak to Brad and Lisa Guillickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast as they now enter Season 2 of their spinoff series on Youtube known namely as The Stacks. Filmed at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis it has pulled from the example of being a Criterion Closet for Comics as some of our favorite Comic Book Creators such as Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Benjamin Percy (X Lives of Wolverine), and David Brothers with Chip Zdarsky (Time Waits) have all paid a visit and pulled from the shelves to give viewers a taste profile into their world. They can begin with absolute classics like Alan Moore's Swamp Thing to Eightball/ The Death Ray by Daniel Clowes. We fans get taken on a journey into the mind of what inspires your favorite creators.

Season 1 and 2 of The Stacks is now live on the Comic Book Couples Counseling Youtube Channel.

Episode 194: Fight like Hell w/ Jeff Haas for Malek: Reigning Devil

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:31:21 +0000

Today we get to sit down with Jeff Haas of Vector Comics as he weaves 3 issues of this Dark Fantasy tale driven by Angelic Mythology. Malek is an Archangel tricked and sent to Hell to defeat Lucifer and in doing so the throne is empty. All the while Malek is beginning to change as a physical manifestation of a demon incarnate himself becoming the thing he destroyed, The New king in Hell. Even as such fellow Archangels such as Gabriel and Michael are now looking to pursue for their own gain. Readers of Dante's Inferno and Spawn will love these books.

Written by Jeff Haas

Artwork by Juan Manuel Almiron

Colors by Aster Design and Illustration

Letters by Keith Gleason

Episode 193: The Blade tells the Story w/ Doug Marcaida and the Martial Arts Epic- Lineage

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:22:47 +0000

Doug Marcaida of Forged in Fire on the History Channel brings the Filipino Martial art of Kali to the world of comics in Lineage. Estranged Brothers Miguel and Virgil are reunited by the death of their father and the trauma of a mysterious cult that has haunted them since they were children. Miguel and Virgil must remember the training given to to them by their father as the Blades passed down by generation are very distinct to their culture. The story not only brings the action you would expect from a martial arts comic, but the studies and philosophies built in the foundation of Kali and the idea of Legacy and Mentorship in the reunion of Family. Arriving 2/16 on Kickstarter

Concept/Story by Doug Marcaida

Written by Justin Quizon & Earl Baylon

Artwork by Felix Morales

Colors by Raymund Lee

Letters by PatricioGinelsa

Episode 192: Isolated Paranoia w/ Dave Chisholm for Is Ted OK?!

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:39:07 +0000

Strong off the reception of his wonderful book Spectrum which ended up on many readers Top of 2025 list. I bring Dave Chisholm back to discus his follow up project in the form of a dystopian work where the world is designed through workplace culture to keep everyone compliant and working. Here we meet Ted, someone who is an excellent worker as far as productivity, but he is under constant surveillance assigned to a young woman named Sarah who not only sees something wrong. She feels she knows this diagnosis far too well and her empathy is telling her to help. BUT what is really going on with Ted?! Dave gives an Orwellian approach into a new age Big Brother that is the epitome of Sci-Fi

Written and Artwork by Dave Chisholm

Episode 191: Fred Kennedy and the Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:30:25 +0000

Fred Kennedy cooked up an entire recipe of nostalgia of the 80's, seasoned with satire, blended finely with a dose of Humor, and added a finishing touch of rampaging Cocaine raged Hippos. The book starts as those old DARE videos did in the 1980's where this satire driven take on the War on Drugs reaches the Epicenter as characters like Detective Miguel Senecoza, Clarke Nebraska, and Jans M'jor "Disco" Discau lead the hilarity that ensues as a Hippo Sanctuary is led by Mr. Discau to disguise his enormous cocaine operation. Clarke Nebraska has been keeping Discau under surveillance with the FBI, but Miguel is on a mission to save his brother Tico who is undercover. The is Magnum PI meet Naked Gun or Miami Vice meets Hot Shots Part Deux. Kennedy makes for something that we need that missing from Comics in bringing the Silliness back.

Written by Fred Kennedy

Artwork and Letters by James Edward Clarke

Colors by Becka Kinzie

Episode 190: The Eternal Slumber w/ Zander Cannon and the Finale for his series SLEEP

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:09:57 +0000

Zander Cannon has renewed a lot of faith in single issue comics with Sleep an 8 issue limited series through Image Comics. I've managed to review each episode on my Youtube Channel because the entire story has kept me in suspense. We've gone 7 parts into this story without actually seeing what Jonathan Reason becomes when he goes to sleep. Destruction, Murder, Conspiracy, and all out mystery are what makes this a great Horror story. This small town reminiscent to Zander's remote college town in the middle of Iowa paints a portrait of how things can go silent in a small town when you don't fit and everything is kept a secret.

Zander reveals that this final issue will have 3 different art styles as opposed to what we've come to know from the series with its Black, White, and Grey scaled construction with prominent singular Red on particular objects through every page. Zander also gives me a glimpse at life after the end of Sleep and what projects are to come.

Written and Artwork by Zander Cannon

Episode 189: w/ Kenny Meyers-Founder of Sweet Shop The Digital Comics App

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:26:24 +0000

Today, I sit with Kenny Meyers to talk with him about Sweet Shop the newest hub for Digital Comics Marketplace. Along with Bindings Comic Marketing made easy and Find your Comic Store its one thing to say that you love Comic Books but to say make your entire ecosystem in helping creators makes you really wanna fight for this guy. Kenny in the last year or so has taken on more than 24 publishers honed in on his launch any day now from Image, IDW, Fantagraphics, and Dark Horse to name a few. The Comic Creator feels slighted by the subscription model that many are moving to as click and buy should be what we want in getting the creators paid. Kenny feels with Sweet Shop that this is the focus that not only the consumer but the creator as well can thrive from.

Join the Waitlist at https://sweetshop.app/

Episode 188: Nowhere to Run w/ Randy Stone and the Supernatural Horror-Frost Bitten

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:38:06 +0000

Happy New Year as a new season begins for the Faqs Project in 2026. As we get a chance to talk to Randy Stone about his latest project on Kickstarter. The Supernatural Horror based in the Nanavut Region of the Northwest Territories of Canada near the Arctic Ocean in FROST BITTEN. A Stranger arrives at a remote town with a population of less than 200 people wounded as he is being hunted. A Sheriff and his Pregnant Wife who have hopes to one day leave this town with no connected roadways to the mainland with child on the way. Until creatures arrive to finish their hunt plus some more. Randy and Co-Writer Christopher Sebala even dive into the Wendigo Mythology as the creature hunting the town is an ancient beast. This 48 page One Shot Graphic Novel is a must for all looking into the fear of an isolated town with no help and nowhere to go.

Written by Christopher Sebala and Randy Stone

Artwork by Henry Ponciano

Letters by Lucas Gattoni

Cover Art by Marina Krivenko

Episode 187: The Read and the Year in Comics for 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:16:23 +0000

Where do I start as to first thank everyone listening to the Faqs project in 2025. Today's Pod I talk about not only the Comics that moved me for 2025, but also some of the news stories that moved the needle on the industry. Creator owned comics may have not seen as much trickle down dollar wise as their mainstream predecessors, but there were many great stories to choose from whether you frequent Image, Boom, Mad Cave, Oni Press, Dark Horse, or even Kickstarter Indies. There are many standouts that I know I may have missed a few and they are substantial. There was so much to choose from as we look forward to 2026 as you take those meaningful trips to your local comic store and not just treat the comics as a collectable but read and enjoy these stories.

Thank you from the Faqs Project

Episode 186: Life beyond Riches w/ Ade Heru and TJ Sterling for Musa-Lion of Mali

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:30:55 +0000

Today’s episode journeys into the heart of 14th-century West Africa as we explore the upcoming comic Musa: Lion of Mali. Join as we talk with Adeatoyshe Heru and TJ Sterling about reimagining the rise of Mansa Musa—the richest man in history—as a sweeping heroic saga filled with intrigue, battles, loyalty, legacy, and destiny.

We discuss how the comic combines historical authenticity with high-energy action, the artistic vision shaping ancient Mali through the lens of historical fantasy, and the importance of telling epic stories rooted in Black history.

TJ and Ade also give us a first look at what’s inside the Kickstarter, speaking on the creative team ranging from industry veterans to passionate interns who wanted to be a part of the project. If you love powerful origin stories and stunning comic artistry, step into the world of Musa: Lion of Mali.

Episode 185: A Torturous Routine w/ Nick Edwards and The Apostasy

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:19:03 +0000

Gainsbourg is a Demon with a unique skill that he happens to be very good at, Torture. Until a newly damned soul of a seemingly innocent 12 year old girl named Katie changes his perspective on everything. Nick Edwards take us on a journey into Hell where you find someone of the utmost bounds of evil now questioning his purpose and principles.

We ask how Katie change the landscape of hell while a Demon finds compassion for her when he shouldn't. As well as seeing so many adaptations of the great underworld, can the concept of Hell be overwhelming to keep the story managed when you can make it whatever you feel it is.

Written by Nick Edwards for Unearthly Comics

Artworks by Dave Schuler

Episode 184: Do the Knowledge w/ Chris Robinson and the 75th Anniversary Remastered All Negro Comics

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:55:30 +0000

All Negro Comics is a landmark issue in U.S. Comic History curated in 1947 by Orrin C. Evans a journalist at the Philadelphia Record (now the Philadelphia Inquirer). Evans intent was to provide positive portrayals of Black Life and Heroism, the exact opposite to the negative stereotypes common in comics, TV, and Movies during that time. 8 years after Action Comics #1 and 6 years after Captain America #1, All Negro Comics was the very first comic made entirely by Black Creators marking a step forward in media for that time. Introducing us to characters such as Ace Harlem, Lion Man, Sugarfoot and Snake Oil to Lil Eggie.

Today, We speak with Chris Robinson-Writer/Editor of this historical book as he added new elements in this 75th anniversary issue to bridge the gap with not only the remastered works from the original issue, but Essays from Literary Scholars like Quiana Whitted of Rutgers University and Creators like David Brothers and Shawn Pryor making a connection from what the industry was in the 40's to where many Black Creators have found meaning in their own journey with comics today.

Tell, Teach, Tribute

The Book was first remastered in a Hardcover version 3 years ago through Kickstarter and now finds a new path as Image Comics has come to distribute the comics in a softcover format in October of 2025.

All Negro Comics by Orrin C. Evans, George J. Evans Jr., John H. Terrell, William H. Smith, Leonard Cooper, and remastered by Tony Washington.

Essays by Qiana Whitted, David Brothers, and Shawn Pryor

Works by Deron Bennett, Micah Peters, Ray-Anthony Height, Jasmine Hatcher, Sharean Morishita, Domo Stanton, Samantha Guzman, Zipporah Smith, Manny Edeko, Ryan Marlow

Edited by Chris Robinson

Episode 183: Son of Supreme w/ Lonzo Starr of Konkret Comics with Akolyte Volume 1

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:10:05 +0000

Today I have back on the Pod one of the most successful Indie Comic Publishers as Lonzo Starr of Konkret Comics drops the first Volume Trade Paperback of his highly regarded Akolyte series Issues 1-6. For most will say why did it take 6 years for a trade to reach fans, it took a little sacrifice as Lonzo talks about the business side of this as his company started with 3 flagship characters and has now grown to 15 and now hundreds of stories through Konkret Comics. With Akolyte, we see Lonzo take a character with a singular purpose and a power that the universe wants, but Earth may be threatened by. The cliffhanger in Issue 6 leaves fans thinking how can someone so indestructible be brought to their knees.

Written by Lonzo Starr

Art by Bruno Lima

Colors by Matheus Huve

Letters by Mason Solimine

Episode 182: The Retribution of the Wraith w/ Rodney Barnes and Oni Press Historical Horror- Crownsville

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:56:46 +0000

I am one who considers Rodney Barnes a master storyteller when it comes to Horror. The man behind Killadelphia, Monarch, Batman Full Moon, and Blacula has a resume full of popular titles that makes him a must have when he releases a new comic. Today we speak about a story of the Crownsville Hospital in a suburb of Annapolis, this Psych Hospital from 1911 to 2004 was held under scrutiny for its treatment of African Americans through segregation, over crowding, mistreatment of patients, and Illegal Medical Experimentation. In fact, Mr. Barnes Grandmother he tells us worked there as a Nurse. This story is based on real life horrors the facility still stands today abandoned where security guards suspiciously hear screams from the building.

This leads to this tale where Detective Mike Simms and Journalist Paul Blair set forth to investigate this land where the paranormal spirits are not only sympathetic victims but also Forces of Vengeance. Elia Bonetti gives a feel of nostalgia in each page as the setting is the 1970's.

This is also the first book where Oni Press is debuting their new logo setting forth a new era in their company.

Written by Rodney Barnes

Artwork by Elia Bonetti

Variant cover by Jason Shawn Alexander

Crownsville debuts November 5th

Episode 181: Extraterrestrial Diplomacy w/ Benjamin Hunting and the Coming of Age Manga Sci-Fi Model UN

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:41:43 +0000

Today's Episode of the Faqs Project we speak with Benjamin Hunting as we talk about his first dive into a Manga styled Sci-Fi aptly named Model UN. For those that had a College Preparatory classes that incorporated the fixtures of a Model Un you understand the academic activity where students roleplay as delegates from Global Countries, debating world issues, and practicing diplomacy through negotiation. In Benjamin's Tale a group of Model UN students come under an invasion to where the Alien lifeforms view them as heads of state and leaders of Earth.

The Time for them to enact what they've learned as fostered diplomats in a Universal negotiation that could lead to the end of their lives and earth's demise. The tale combines 6 teens in this coming of age book mixed with comedy and blended in the genre of Sci-Fi.

Written by Benjamin Hunting

Artwork by I.E. Santillana-Hernandez

Letters by Lyndon Radchenka

Design by Winston Gambro

Cover Colors by Maja Opecic

Episode 180: Time can't fix Regret w/ Stephanie Williams and her Sci-Fi Epic Temporal

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:18:29 +0000

Today we have Stephanie Williams back on the pod to talk about her latest project with Mad Cave Studios, the Sci-Fi Adventure Temporal. Savannah and her husband have left a life behind as Time Thieves for the Temporal Academy. The world is in need of Nostalgia and they go back in time to retrieve it. In the past 10 years they've settled and had a son named Harper whom after one disappointing birthday gift propels Savannah into a struggle between her past life and her current life. We ask how important are family and identity in Savannah's story and how it speaks on issues about choices and regrets. Stephanie explains why even in this story black folk should never Time travel because they can always lead to a consequence with History especially your History

Written by Stephanie Williams

Drawn by Asiah Fulmore

Colors by DJ Chavis

Letters by Becca Carey

Episode 179: Doing Good is Hard w/ David Brothers and the One Shot- Good Devils Don't Play Fair with Evil

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:55:53 +0000

Todays Episode of the Faqs Project is special as we talk to David Brothers as we talk to David Brothers about his amazing collaborative one shot with Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman) Good Devils Don't Play Fair With Evil where within the book we get 3 amazing stories: Good Devils, Fight like Hell, and Go Back. From a post apocalyptic world affected by climate change, or a self proclaimed Greatest Boxer of the Apocalypse meets his fate but still has fight in him throughout the afterlife, or a bad situation turns worse when you have no one to trust where a young man just wants to get home to his family even as the cops and all of New York is looking for him.

David gives a glimpse at his characterization whether it inspired by Fist of the North Star, Japanese Manga, and Big Pun's Capital Punishment Album. We discuss hip hop skits and what they mean to the sequence of an album and the emotional toll Manga brings vs Westernized Comics. Even the latest Spike Lee Joint Highest 2 Lowest- homage to Akira Kurosawa whom David sees this storyline running parallel to just Spike had a bigger budget lol.

Good Devils Don't Play Fair With Evil drops October 1st

Written by David Brothers

Artwork by Nick Dragotta

Production by Erika Schnatz

Episode 178: A World of Oppression w/ Octavia Etheridge and the Sci-Fi Thriller The Matriarch | Liberty's Freedom

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:16:27 +0000

Today I sit with Octavia Etheridge giving us her debut Sci-Fi Thriller The Matriarch-Liberty's Freedom from Wise Acre Comics. Liberty is an Ex-Marine imprisoned for killing the man who murdered her sister, or so she thought. Octavia described the books as having elements of Kill Bill, The Matrix, Handmaids Tale, and Fast and the Furious. The world Liberty lives in separation between men and women, between misogyny, crime, and an imbalance of power there lies no peace. Men have chosen to retrieve power through human trafficking and creating a new breed of men through abduction. Liberty and a special ops team reluctantly meet at the wrong place, but at the right time as her recruitment to the Code- a special government task force may be her only way to stay out of prison and make a change in this world.

Written by Octavia Etheridge and Philip Odiete

Art by Victor Drujinin

Colors by King Bola

Letters by LetterSquid

Distributed by Wise Acre Comics

Episode 177: What it means to be Alive w/ Mark Russell and Jok for the Sci-Fi Anthology Vanishing Point

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:38:55 +0000

Welcome back to another Faqs Project Podcast as we take time to speak with Mark Russell and Jok to talk about the fantastic Sci-Fi Anthology Vanishing Point. Mark and Jok collaborated on Issue 4 properly titled Proof of Life where a sentient robot is put on trial for acting more alive than usual and it begs the question "What defines being Alive?" This particular series deals with many themes: Mental Isolation and Lonliness, Survival being beyond a human condition and a function for all species, Capitalism beyond your own bounderies, and dreaming your last wishes through the one thing you found comfort in-Your favorite cartoon TV series. I ask Mark and Jok how characters that are somewhat flawed be forced into choices that lead them to peril and within each of these stories how they've been able to treat Identity.

Episode 176: Rites of Exploration w/ Jamal Crump and the Sci-Fi adventure Koakungy

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:52:20 +0000

Andin is the smartest in his class and has an aptitude for survival. As a gift, he is rewarded with an artifact and the opportunity to explore the planet of Koakungy. Curiosity seeps in as this planet is vast and yet dangerous. Tune in as a I speak to the story's creator Jamal Crump as he explains the Bustion people of Psychic and Pyrokinetic origins as a young Andin is placed on this planet to learn and yet evade danger even from a young but oh so Giant Turtle. The wisdom he seeks from this land will be his greatest lesson.

The first Chapter of this all ages adventure tale is now live in the direct market at Lapiscomics.com

Episode 175: An Overconfident Failure w/ Adam Downing and the Fantasy Arc-Keeper's Oath

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:01:37 +0000

Welcome back to the newest episode of the Faqs Project as we bring bring back Adam Downing of Resolve Comics to speak on his latest project arriving August 27th Keeper's Oath. Inspired by Black Clover and Naruto, we arrive at the Cloud Kingdom home to an overzealous young man name Axiis whom has come to the ripe age when him and his friends are figuring what to do with their lives. While they all figure to work with their parents for the upkeep of their stores, Axiis has bigger aspirations to one day be a Dragon Knight as someone who works the dragon's stables and sees the ranks of Dragon Riders daily. Although he failed the exam 6 times this doesn't stop him. His lineage calls upon a greater power, even when the cloud kingdom comes under attack by an old foe who has now risen from the ashes.

Episode 174: Trial by Error w/ Dennis Valencia for Celestial Knight vs Caspian Porter

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:59:00 +0000

Today I speak with Artist and writer Dennis Valencia about the collaboration between 2 indie comic power houses with himself and Drew Lenhart creating this crossover for Homebrewed Comics- Celestial Knight vs Caspian Porter. At first glance, you'd think that this could be an extreme non-stop action filled book, but if you've read the Caspian Porter or the Celestial Knight series you'd know that their characters are purely based on the Underdog status and second chance glory making of a superhero. Caspian being an intergalactic delivery man that had the worst first day on the job ever. Celestial Knight finding constant motivation throughout his books by living a tough life. They both have non-conventional sidekicks Caspian's Robot: Curbie and Knight's Dog: Norman. All scaled into the creation of an obscure but fantastic book. This is the trilogy in the new Homebrewed Comics relaunch before they begin the homage to Image comics with Homebrewed 0.

Written by Drew Lenhart

Art by Dennis Valencia

Episode 173: Demented Subordination and the Sci Fi Horror News from the Fallout w/ Chris Condon and Jeffrey Alan Love

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:38:27 +0000

What do you when your superior officer seems as if they pressuring you into your own demise? Do you continue to follow orders? When is your moment to Rebel? Today's Guests Chris Condon and Jeffrey Alan Love created one of the most gritty Sci-Fi Horrors I've read this year. Issue 1 introduces us to General Sheridan McCoy whose discovery of a Dark porous rock in which he becomes obsessed with as if its talking to him. Leading his battalion to be guinea pigs through Atomic Bomb Testing in Southern Nevada, this isn't no ordinary drill. We follow Private Otis Fallows who seems to be the only soldier with conscience and common sense that upon detonation has changed the lives of himself and his crew. News from the Fallout releases June 25th through Image Comics.

Written by Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine)

Art by Jeffrey Alan Love (The Last Battle at the End of the World)

Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Episode 172: The Recruitment w/ Anthony Stokes and the NSFW Horror- Demon Time

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:59:41 +0000

Today we bring back the return of Anthony Stokes to speak on his work with Space Between and his newest work Demon Time #1. Stokes stay busy as he has currently released 5 titles already this year. Demon Time is actually a continuation of stories built into the universe of Dark Veil, Death Goddess of Cthulhu, and Vampire Queen of Miami. It tells the story of a group of Demons known as the Unclean who after selecting their Human hosts in the forms of a Fitness Influencer, A Junkie, Art Teacher, Porn Star, and Politician who are now moving their way into power until a Goddess named Demena wants to recruit the crew in the Ultimate Battle for supremacy.

Written by Anthony Stokes and Pat Shand

Art by Chris Halton and Reed Hinckley-Barnes

Episode 171: Facing your Revenge w/ Joseph Illidge discussing Spawn Universe's Bloodletter

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:20:56 +0000

Joseph Illidge is a multi-hyphenated Writer/Editor/CEO/Thought Leader someone many in the industry proclaim as a champion in the Medium of Comics. Today's Episode is special as I get the opportunity to speak about his new series in the Spawn Universe- Bloodletter. We meet Tasha Thornwall, a former CIA Operative who was outed by Al Simmons better now know as Spawn. So even under the new terms in finding that Al Simmons is no longer who she once, she still and must find a way to pit her revenge. You see, Tasha has been preparing in the shadows. Joseph formulated a mix between Espionage from her CIA former life and the Supernatural, something that has helped shape her greatest foe. Joseph also speaks that culturally being of Haitian and South American descent she has learned Street Magic and in the physical sense her pain was transformed into a protection spell drawn by the Tattoos riddled throughout her body.

2025 has been the year where many Spawn spinoffs have taken shape whether it was Rat City, Sam & Twitch, Misery, Book of Nyx, and now Bloodletter in stores June 18th.

Joseph also brings us into his newest venture as the CEO of Illuminous bringing together innovative creators and distinctive intellectual properties to produce high-concept multimedia stories. Illuminous is developing projects for film, TV, animation and print.

Bloodletter in Stores June 18th

Written by Joseph Illidge and Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash)

Art by Christian Rosado

Colors by DC Alonso

Episode 170: Covert Instruments w/ Paul Tobin and PJ Holden for Dark Pyramid and Mad Cave Studios

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:42:18 +0000

For those that watch the Faqs Project Youtube Channel, I've had a chance to cover the first 3 issues of Dark Pyramid for Mad Cave Studios. The Story centers around the disappearance of a Exploring Social Media Influencer named Hooky Hidalgo whom as he was livestreaming lost connection in the Denali mountain ranges of Alaska until his girlfriend Becca arrives only to find this town in the Foothorn territory where he went missing is tight lipped and want nothing to do with outsiders.

Today I get to sit down with both Paul Tobin and PJ Holden about that process in creating this act of conspiracy based on some true events in this section of the world. Paul gives us the means on why he chose to center this story into its particular setting in Alaska. PJ illustrates the setting as another character as the landscape he creates become larger than life. The Construction of the creature they created in Eve, they both didn't think she'd stay long enough but they made this being Multidimensional as a tool to the military operation led by General Cho, whom doesn't seem like a villain but more as someone under strict orders to contain this area.

I've had more questions outside of issue 3 than issue 1 where this ride leads from influencer parties to Goats with Human faces. This series is a must read.

Written by Paul Tobin

Artwork by PJ Holden and Sara Colella

Letters by Taylor Esposito

Episode 169: A Murder in Hollywoodland w/ Parker Newman and the Crime Noir- City of Demons

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:51:06 +0000

Today we sit down with Parker Newman for Wise Acre Comics and the new Crime Noir- City of Demons soon to be live on Zoop mid-June. It tells the story of Lucas Short a WW1 Veteran starting his career as a cop in 1924 Los Angeles in a time where there weren't many African-Americans on the Police. A situation takes place as mysterious killer is loose on the city targeting a Crime Boss Family who want to play politics in the current climate of violence on the city. Parker also talks about how the indie scene that was impacted by Diamond Distributions bankruptcy affected him personally and why he chose Wise Acre Comics to publish this book.

Written by Parker Newman

Illustrated by Kingsley Ezeh

Lettering by Nikki Powers

Episode 168: Recognizing your Power w/ Stephanie Williams and James Emmett for Aaron Reese's Bytchcraft

Wed, 28 May 2025 03:14:42 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of the FAQs Project, today I had a chance to talk about the Supernatural Tale Bytchcraft by the late Aaron Reese who passed earlier this year after his lifelong battle with Sickle Cell Anemia. I speak with his good friend and Nubia Author Stephanie Williams as well as Senior Editor for Mad Cave Studios James Emmett.

The Story focuses on a queer coven of Wytches who each powerful in their own way discover they are bound by an ancient prophecy. They are synced in cosmic guidance by an entity known to them as MTHR.

There is a distinction in the tale that focuses an internal battle between Religion and the power of miracles against Spirituality and the power of the coven. Through their togetherness and friendship can they rectify a disruption in the cosmic equilibrium.

Written by the Late Aaron Reese

Artwork by Lema Carrill and Bex Glendining

Letters by Morgan Martinez

Episode 167: Unleash your Inner Beast w/ Zander Cannon and the Jekyll/Hyde Horror Tale-Sleep

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:39 +0000

Today I Sit with Zander Cannon on the release of the Horror Mystery tale for Image Comics- Sleep #1. It tells the story of Jonathan, a very mild mannered introvert living in a small town who happens to wake up one day to his cat missing and front door wide open to nothing but dead cattle parts all over his front yard. Jonathan lives alone in a small town and the community is centered around his church where he and his good friend Tabby have just had an old friend reenter their lives named Hipp, who has seemed to make a name for himself since leaving town.

Jonathan can't explain whats happening with him. Zander who writes and illustrates stays very cryptic from each page as the entire comic is in greyscales except one other distinct color- Blood Red. This color is depicted in very subtle ways that leaves the mystery in leading you to conspiracy theories in this as you fail to see the monster causing the destruction, but you know he is there.

Written and Illustrated by Zander Cannon

Episode 166: Confliction of the Brood w/ Emeka Nkwo and Vibrant for Wise Acre Comics

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:24:13 +0000

Welcome back to the Faqs Project as we talk with Emeka Nkwo about the 1st issue of the latest offering for Wise Acre Comics- Vibrant.

The Story centers around Chris Okofor, a child living in a family of superhumans, but it seems Chris is a late bloomer as everyone in his family now has powers especially his sister. They all look up to the Patriarch of the family Nchuk as he stands as the most popular and polarizing superhero in the world, until he wasn't. Corruption and failure fuel their father's motivations after a jarring defeat and an offer he couldn't refuse.

Unfortunately, they aren't the only siblings burdened by their Family dynamic. Mark and Rae Polaris live a very privileged life growing up with their butler and barely any lack of a personal family relationship. They've started on their own.

All Parties are left to defend the planet from The Don. A take charge "never judge a book by his cover" as he doesn't seem menacing but uses the underestimations to his advantage

Episode 165: Criticism is an Art Form w/ Tiffany Babb and The Comics Courier

Sat, 17 May 2025 17:22:14 +0000

Today we have the pleasure of having Tiffany Babb on the pod to discuss a topic that I hold high interest in and that is Comic Book Journalism and Critics and outlets that speak through their love of Comics as a medium. Tiffany created The Comics Courier, a newspaper formatted living, breathing document filled with reviews and essays curated by not only established Comic Journalist, but literary scholars who hold the art form in high regard.

Tiffany emphasizes as well on her love of baseball and I do my best to point out the similarities of Baseball and Newspapers with and how this Project is developed in editorials about specific characters in comics. In the same fashion as the sports section does about particular Baseball players.

Tiffany takes the reigns as Editor of this project, the same way she did for PanelxPanel. As we discuss, comic review sites and how they managed to stay afloat in an ever changing internet age.

The Comics Courier Issue 2 is live on Kickstarter

Episode 164: Twisted Sister w/ Christopher Curtis and JAZZ: Juggernauts against Zealous Zealots #3

Thu, 01 May 2025 02:48:55 +0000

Today I speak with Christopher Curtis as we check into the third of Hex, Mute, Nova, Beatz, and Killswitch and the city of Neo Haven as portals have been releasing Kaiju type Monsters into the city. The Mayor is instructed to relay any info he has through a heavily influenced Cabal who shadow run the metropolis. Killswitch in Issue 2 is surprisingly attacked by the Mayor's Chief of staff who has a secret familiarity to her and the team has slightly disbanded. Christopher and I also have a discussion about the Indie Manga space as popular youtubers may feel the exposure online allows them to skip a step into anime. We continue by discussing the difference between Traditional Japanese Manga and American styled Manga.

Episode 163: The Silence of the Unfiltered w/ David F. Walker and the True Crime Story- The Death of Bobby Hart

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:56:19 +0000

Todays episode is a special one as have David F. Walker Co-Creator of Bitter Root and Author of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History as he brings his latest project to life on Kickstarter. An Homage to the Great Donald Goines with the Death of Bobby Hart. Donald Goines was a literary movement in a genre aptly known as Street Literature and unfortunately was killed in 1974. A cautionary tale of a writer who was completely unfiltered in his tellings of black life in the early 70's. David brings this to life with the help of Dietrich Smith, Chris Johnson, and Chris Sotomayor. We speak on a time when Blaxploitation grew in popularity in cinema but it wasn't always as reserved and served in Literature as well. David tells in this book in the portrayal as Bobby although widely popular and creating close 6-7 books in one year was also addicted to heroin and how this may have caught up with him. As with Bobby Hart, Donald Goines company who published his books was called the Holloway House and brought not only Goines, but Iceberg Slim, and a consistent open door to black writers.

Later in the Pod, we talk about the continuation of his most popular work Bitter Root that after 15 issues or 16 if you count Red Summer Special brings the Gang back together in Chuck Brown and Sanford Greene to produce Bitter Root the Next Movement for Image Comics. To which then David speaks on Ownership and something that is constantly lacking at Marvel and DC and the realization to continue to publish creator owned franchise IP's that he chooses to do and how to move.

The Death of Bobby Hart is now Live on Kickstarter

Episode 162: Overextended Enchantment w/ Wells Thompson and the Urban Fantasy- By Appointment Only

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:06:18 +0000

Today I am back with Wells Thompson to speak on his latest project, the Urban Fantasy By Appointment Only. Which tells the tale of Alice, a neighborhood witch whose wearing herself too thin she wants to help everyone and her heart is too big. From potions to heal the sick or conjuring a a recently deceased pet so the owner can see them one more time. This mental drain is being observed by her friend and business partner Scarlet who wants to see her take a break. That is Until, an unexpected mysterious visitor named Jaime need assistance in the disappearance of her boyfriend Lucas. Clearly by something of the supernatural.

This Issue is live on Kickstarter

Episode 161: Make a Lot of Noise w/ Chris Sahloff and Dan Price of Homebrewed Comics

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:32:49 +0000

Today I welcome 2 favorites back to the pod as Dan Price of Bigfoot knows Karate and Chris Sahloff of CRIT speak on their newest collaboration with HomeBrewed Comics. As Veterans in the comic industry sometimes you can be so consumed in the indie space of writing, drawing, marketing and distributing books. In this new space also joining them is Drew Lenhart with his new tale Celestial Knight Vs Caspian Porter. Chris brings us a new episodic tale in CRIT 8 in the splendor of D&D we see a team whom upon secrets haven't shown their full strength. Dan brings us Bigfoot knows Karate 3 as Benny is on the run from mysterious Cabal looking to aide in his capture.

Episode 160: Sacred Lineage w/ Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics and the double Kickstarter Magnus Jakuta and Veve

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:02:25 +0000

Today I welcome back Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics to discuss not one but 2 of of his latest titles on Kickstarter. His Flagship, Magnus Jakuta #5 as Magnus and his sister are subject to trials to prove they are worthy of their honor. We talk about the change in title providing lineage to the last name. As well, Frederick introduces a new title as we dive into Modern day New Orleans and the French Quarter in a tale of the supernatural and religiously around the culture of Voodoo.

Magnus Jakuta Creative Team

Creator/Writer - Frederick Littles

Writer - Devin Arscott

Artist (Issue #5) - Luis Inzunza

Colorist (Issue #5) - Matheus Huve

Letterer - LetterSquids

Editor - Sean Meighen

Veve Creative Team

Creator/Writer/Editor - Frederick Littles

Artist - Pabliku Man

Colorist - Daniel Junior

Co-Editor - Obasi Jaheem Amare

Letterer - LetterSquids

Episode 159: Rebellion for the Heavens w/ Rich Davis and the Dark Fantasy Epic-Angel Hunter

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:23:45 +0000

Today we welcome back Rich Davis, whom we spoke about his projects Cult of Dracula and Reign of Dracula as he now takes a shift from Classic Horror into Dark Fantasy with the Anime Inspired Angel Hunter. Rich introduces a world of Fallen Angels reminiscent of Angelic Mythology and Nephilim also known as Ancient Giants. Humanity in this world Rich and artist Les Garner created are expelled from Eden only to find themselves in a world of uncertainty and peril. The Book will be released in a full volume binded Manga style 96-120 pages and we also speak on his collaboration with the Geek Collective to independently publish this graphic novel.

Episode 158: Its a Delco Thing w/ Jimmy Gaspero of Cyptid Creator Corner and the Anthology Made in Delco

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:40:19 +0000

Today is a special episode, as I sit with Jimmy Gaspero of Cryptid Creator Corner and Comic Book Yeti whom with his partner Byron O'Neal have a well established podcast and website highlighting Indie Creators and he steps on the other side of the Microphone to discuss his Anthology-Made in Delco. A highlighted view of Comic Shorts and Vignettes all written by Jimmy Gaspero that range from Fantasy to Sci-Fi to Romance. We also talk about the meaningful side of our love for Indie Comics as well writers whom we always are on the lookout for in this episode. Live on Kickstarter in April...

Episode 157: Cavalry of the Undead w/ Dave Schwartz and Confederate Monster

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:13:54 +0000

Today I speak Once again with Dave Schwartz and his take on Classic Horror in the Confederate South that begs the question: What if the South was losing so bad that they resorted to drastic measures in taking Igor the famous assistant of Dr. Frankenstein hostage to rebuild their ranks with corpses of the Undead. In Issue 5, the gang is all back together Victor Frankenstein, Igor, The Bride and Frankenstein's Monster are now trying to escape to alert President Lincoln of what is approaching to take on the Union Army and that its the Undead.

Episode 156: Cursed with Power w/ Adam Downing of Resolve Comics and the Hero Tale-Super Dangerous

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:44:36 +0000

Today we speak with Adam Downing of Resolve Comics to talk about his latest project on Kickstarter SUPER DANGEROUS which poses the question: Exactly what are the repercussions to saving the world? Jah Sanders comes to grips with his powers at the naive age of 19 and has done pretty everything you could do if you had the right mind to be a hero on earth. Until you aren't, Fear is always on the back on others minds and this is what Jah has to deal with not only from the government, but his own family. Listen as we speak on the cursed blade that constructed his powers as well as who is hunting him in issues 1-2. Live on Kickstarter

Episode 155: Keepin it Konkret w/ Lonzo Starr CEO of Konkret Comics

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:48:42 +0000

Today I sit with Lonzo Starr CEO of Konkret Comics to speak of his newest venture on Kickstarter as his company Konkret Comics has put up 4 Trade Volumes of their Titles such as Akolyte, Odina, Absolver, and Deja-Vu as an exclusive Comic Con package never to be released again. Lonzo brings us back to Konkret's inception in 2018 and what its meant to see his company expand. Also, we ask about Konkret Comics current relationship with Diamond Distribution and what it means to smaller indie comic publishers putting out their books in the future on the direct market.

Episode 154: Glorious Purpose w/ Andre Burkley and the Superhero adventure Pantheon

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:50:05 +0000

Happy Black History Month, and to kick off February I sit with Andre Burkley to speak about the coming of age superhero tale Pantheon under his imprint Omni Comics. Its the story of Ashton Adams, a child with his morals in check and a heart of gold, who amongst bullies and an unforgiving tragedy gets chosen by an entity by the name of Veil who has waited for hundreds of years to finally find the Protector of the Omniverse. The Universe used to be under the care of 12 Deities until one choses to overthrow his other brothers and sisters in his quest for power. This leads to 6 escaping and creating Veil who is given a mission to find the next protector.

Episode 153: Melodic Enchantment w/ Rick Quinn & Dave Chisholm of Spectrum #1-2 for Mad Cave Studios

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:13:58 +0000

Today I finally get to speak about a book from Mad Cave Comics that I've obsessed over for the past 2 months as I sit with Rick Quinn & Dave Chisholm and their Cosmic Musical Supernatural (wait, that's too many adjectives) tale of 2 characters one in each issue: Melody Parker and Ada Latimer. Melody is conflicted by loss living on the streets of Seattle during the WTO Protests with nothing but her Sony Walkman when her reality starts to bend and a world between her world starts to appear. Clueless by what she is seeing, we then get transported to a time of Jazz and early Rock n Roll. We come to find the Melody was at one point a prodigy in music, but the loss of her mother made her lose her way. A mysterious character named Echo seems to know that Melody holds the solution to a secret war within the world.

Issue 2 brings us Ada Latimer, a record store owner who similarly is also dealt with the disappearance of her Father. A former Musician, who after his first album vanished when she was a child. She describe her fathers music as eclectic and maybe before its time. Ada inherited his record collection and with every chord played she is taken to a place where she is closer to him. Her Boyfriend Theo, a strange character persona himself makes her life seem normal. Until Echo presents herself to take Ada in the same manner as she did Melody.

A thriller nonetheless, but embolden in those who love music. (watch for the easter eggs)

Episode 152: Stolen Innocence w/ Nigel Lynch of Wise Acre and the Crime Drama- Neon Ghost

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:01:44 +0000

Today I sit down with Nigel Lynch of Beyond Caribbean Publishing/Wise Acre Comics to discuss the origin story of Tala a young Mercenary whom I read as a part of his first book we covered Critical Ops Task Force. We come to find her story as a child growing homeless with her sister until she was caught in the web of Human Trafficking. As I've come to know her through the previous project the innocence and adolescence of this child is pried away and rips her sister from her. Live on Kickstarter in February

Episode 151: I'm not your Superhero w/ Jeff Schiller and the Slacker Anthology-Public Defender

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:45:11 +0000

In this satire based Anthology we asked the question, How would your life change if you were bitten by a Radioactive Lawyer. Jeff Schiller, Creator of Magic Powder the Fantasy based tale of Elves dealing in organized crime and Elf with no Name creates 16 stories with a slew of artists that begs just because I look like a Superhero doesn't mean that I am one. All while parading through a bong filled life with either his good friend Godman who resembles Aaron Judge and has the power of you guessed it GOD or his ex-girlfriend the aptly named BUZZKILL. Each story makes for a comic strip of tales that you'll enjoy. Now live on Kickstarter.

Episode 150: The Treacherous Kingdom w/ Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics and the African Epic Blood Wars

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:56:14 +0000

Happy 2025 and The Faqs Project hits our 150th episode with a return to the pod with Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics to speak on his newly funded book on Kickstarter by Ayodele Elegba based on the Bini Kingdom known in the Southern portion of Nigeria. In this genre bending tale of Historical Fantasy we meet a Warrior named Jubah, half human and half spirit on a quest to reclaim his rightful throne and uncover the dark secrets threatening his Kingdom. Since our last discussion which introduced to Wise Acre Comics flagship book Magnus that is now in its 6th issue of production. Frederick Littles has become the President of Godhood Comics known for their smash comic The Antagonists and now with Blood Wars he reaches across the Atlantic to Nigeria to collaborate with Spoof Animation which created a full trailer to accompany the book. Wise Acre Comics are available on the GlobalComix app and http://WiseAcre.us

Episode 149: Beyond the Woods w/ Mark Bell of Plague Doctor Press and the Enchanted Tale Strange Ranger

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:45:07 +0000

Today I sit with Plague Doctor Press Co-Founder Mark Bell to speak about his latest project Strange Ranger issues 1-2. A young rookie Park Ranger Agatha, seems to be taking to her new job well until a child goes missing. This introduces her not only to the camps ground she currently works, but a place beyond the woods that opens up new friendships with creatures like a Were-Moose and the Enchanted Esme. In Issue 2 the trio have now found the forest overrun but a massive group of Troll Badgers

Episode 148: Spinning the Block w/ Jack Harris Jr. and the Combat Thriller Terminus Veil 5&6

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:25:40 +0000

Today I sit once again with Jack Harris Jr. to talk about the continuing saga in his Combat Thriller Terminus Veil Issues 5&6. The first time we talked about the Volume 1 trade of issues 1-4 we witnessed a group of defense contractors called Guardians International whose sole purpose was the confiscation of high profile military weapons. This dangerous job comes with a cost as theirs always a competitor looking to swing the upper hand. By issue 4 the team comes under attack by an unrelenting foe, which continues this story as in issue 5 a mysterious killer is now hunting the team. The story has evolved from the Catch and Profit of their missions to the actual shadow corporations that fund them. Also, as a bonus Jack has made a one shot of one of the members of Guardians International in Badia's Gambit.

Episode 147: Bewilderment in a Duffle Bag w/ Lesly Julian and the Twisted Crime Thriller-Headcases #1-2

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:14:15 +0000

Today I sit once again with Lesly Julian to speak about adolescent crime thriller Headcases #1-2. Ramon and Hila are best friends, Hila being the extremely smart rambunctious one and Ramon almost the voice of reason, but also timid at the same time. They one day while riding the subway, Hila takes it upon herself to play a prank out of boredom in taking a man's bag and running off with it. Only to find that this one rash decision leads to confrontations with a known psychopath, the FBI, and a widespread Cult as they come to find that there is a Human Head in the bag they just stole. Now Live on Kickstarter

Episode 146: DemiGods just wanna have fun w/ Ashley Hurwitz and Ra'Chaun Rogers and the Spicy Thriller Pyre-Burial at Sea

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:16:58 +0000

Today I sit with Ashley Hurwitz and Ra'Chaun Rogers of Lawful Evil Comics to speak about their newest offering Pyre: Burial at Sea. A continuance into the Lawful Evil Universe as the character Lily or Succubabe as she is known and her origin as a Demigod born into a lineage that tends to continue old traditions and more accustomed to power, but Lily is more unconventional and sees the world as her playground. In fact, in this series her first contact with humanity after escaping her realm takes us to a period in the High seas when the world was surrounded by Pirates. Amidst all the debauchery, violence, and death, Lily chooses to adapt and play along concealing her true power. That is if her Father an Eldritch God seeks her out first.

Episode 145: The Abductor's Gambit w/ Anthony Stokes and the Sci-Fi Comedy IDGAF about Aliens

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:10:34 +0000

Today I speak with Anthony Stokes about his 6th project of 2024, the Sci-fi Comedy IDGAF about Aliens. It Starts with Guy, on the way to be a groomsman at his friend Derrick's wedding. Until he is Abducted by Aliens and seems to be more concerned with his rental car. The Aliens want to study humans so they found the most mediocre of his kind and the hilarity ensues. From the very condescending Jeff and Ryan, 2 Aliens that are judgmental towards Guy and his means to go home. Also, the Alien Queen that wants to fornicate but Guy would rather smokes some weed. A mix between the Hangover and the Sci-fi Comedy Paul this comic is quick-witted from top to bottom.

Episode 144: The Phantasm Experience w/ Mark Maia and the Vampire Dark Comedy So-Called Living

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:30:15 +0000

Today I speak with BAFTA award winner Mark Maia about his Dark Comedy where the world of Vampires and werewolves living among us is completely normal in the tale So-Called Living live on Kickstarter. We introduce you to Jack, who seems to be an average guy living in this world until the day he has to adapt to being bitten and yes some of the Vampires move like Gangsters from the Sopranos. We discuss his work in the video game industry writing for 24: The Game and Foregone as well as his youtube channel Boardgame Coffee.

Episode 143: Dystopian Fables w/ Phillip Tarl Denson and the Cyberpunk Storybook Saga-Future Tales

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:12:23 +0000

Today I talk with Australian Creator Phillip Tarl Denson about his cyberpunk take on classic Fairy Tales and Fables in the Graphic Novel- Future Tales. Phillip having a history in screenwriting and inspired by the likes of Ridley Scott comes into a fantasy of turning your storybook heroes into a Modernized Sci-fi Retelling. Such as Red, the hooded messenger or the 3 underground cities referencing the 3 pigs domains. We also discuss the move of crowdfunding your book and moving to the direct market like Amazon.

Episode 142: The River of Music w/ DJ Ben Ha Meen and the Jimi Hendrix Sci-Fi Inspired Epic Purple Haze

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:45:21 +0000

Today, I been anticipating talking about the Titan Comics Sci-Fi Graphic Novel inspired by the life of Jimi Hendrix-Purple Haze. My Guest DJ Ben Ha Meen, show writer for American Gods as well as Co-Host of one of my favorite podcast For All Nerds with Tatiana King. Ben partners in writing this project with Mellow Brown another masterful writer authoring the Blade runner series for Titan Comics. Ben and Mellow detail moments in Jimi's life that you know and some you want to grow to learn typically why the book is depicted as a space opera due to Jimi's love of Pulp Space Novels. With the assist and approval of Jimi's sister Janie Hendrix, Ben weaves us through the story of Jimi's forming of the Band of Gypsies, his opposition of the war, the bridges he created not only in hip hop but all music. We speak on the writers use of Gimmicks in popular artists especially when their music has a message. Overall, you see an exploration of a Black musician who changed the boundaries of Music in all genres.

Episode 141: Soldiers of Misfortune w/ Corey "Task" Pruitt and the Fantasy/Comedy Afro Punks

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:49:10 +0000

Today I sit with good friend Corey "Task" Pruitt about his latest dive into "High" Fantasy Afro Punks. A contrast of Final Fantasy 7 and Battle Chasers, we see Task put together a Horde of different personalities all while utilizing a sense of comedy throughout the book. I ask about his affection in creating teams as with his past book Leaders of the Free world and the melding of having multiple character temperaments to write for as opposed to a singular Protagonist. We speak on each Character in detail- Auxillary, Danny Deadass, MDSA, Genevieve, and Think Tank. We also discuss his repeated trait in sonically using music in his stories and subjects. Live on Kickstarter

Episode 140: Dispute of Contention w/ Lyle Ringold and JiReh Cecil and the DeJa Vu/Watchman Crossover Crucial Conflict

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:51:14 +0000

Today I sit with the Future of Konkret Comics, JiReh Cecil and Lyle Ringold to speak on the first ever crossover in their publishing history-Crucial Conflict which lends it name of the Hip hop Group from their hometown of Chicago. The Characters of Watchman and Deja Vu stand in two separate ends of the spectrum as Tevin Fields has always been somewhat of a loner and very street but Malcolm Crown stands from a very influential family that has made him a powerful businessman. WE find out what happens when Southside meets Midtown in a story with implications in both their arcs. We also discuss the differences in indie comics between Kickstarter and the direct market space.

Episode 139: The Conflict of Magic w/ Damien Becton and the Epic Fantasy-The Few of Farbetween

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:51:00 +0000

Today I once again speak with Damien Becton about his latest project live on Kickstarter. An Epic Fantasy tale-The Few of Farbetween follows the trails of Jedayah and 18 year old young woman stricken with war and grief as combination of Magic, AI, and Tech have driven her continent into madness through all regions until Terroframe enters their world. For fans of Final Fantasy and Avatar you will see a landscape of worldbuilding for stories to come. As an added bonus we get a sneak peak into Damien next project, an homage into Southern Hip Hop and Car Culture in Choppin Blades.

Episode 138: The Test of Fates w/ Jerry Chatelain and The Elements-Dysis Saga

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:00:16 +0000

Today I sit with Jerry Chatelain to speak with him about the continuing saga of 4 orphaned boys who find an unspeakable power within themselves that draws a target on their backs throughout the galaxy. The only person sent to protect them named Clenith is a mysterious extraterrestrial being who knows of the singular power source an elemental object that has now seemed to have merged them all.

Episode 137: Through the Path of Darkness w/ Ra'Chaun Rogers of Lawful Evil Comics and the Vigalante tale Dark Spider

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:32:07 +0000

Today I sit with Ra'Chaun Rogers to talk about his Vigilante tale Dark Spider live on Kickstarter. The first thing you will realize although branded as a street level hero is that the expansion of antagonists Jamal Jones has to deal with thread a vast level of difficulty even for him to bear. In issue 1 Jamal comes face to face with a Villain who seems to understand Dark Spider, but yet he cant understand why he goes from the hunter to the hunted. The book lends a mixture of Violence, Drama, and the thorough realness of an NSFW book for mature readers especially as a superhero tale but a must read nonetheless.

Episode 136: The Expanded Addiction w/ Anthony Stokes and the Supernatural Thriller-Prescription Paradise

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:11:18 +0000

Once again Today we bring back Anthony Stokes to speak about his latest project Prescription Paradise and you've had a chance to watch our previous interviews you will find something familiar with one of his past works and its that this story expands on the work he did with Decay his very first comic that explored the essence of Voodoo and revenge revolving around a murder whereas in this storyline it deals into the aftermath of an overdose gone wrong and who ultimately was behind it. This leads us down the conversation of some of the main characters in his books how they resemble different traumas in our society.

Episode 135: The Collective Soul w/ Chris Michael of Homebrewed Comics for C.R.I.T. issue 7 Robo Renaissance

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:55:53 +0000

Today I sit with Chris Sahloff whom in 2020 was one of the first interviews I had in the indie comic scene on a platform I had on Instagram called FAQs Confidential, both of us new to the world. Chris was unique as not only did he write the comic but also illustrated it with a mixture of friends and family. The members that make up CRIT are all his family and through each issue beyond the missions are banter and mayhem only a team that cared for each other would have. The Cliffhanger at the end of issue 6 dealt with the first loss they've inflicted and a nemesis of the Goblin King is starting to make their lives difficult.

Episode 134: Hidden in Plain Sight w/ David Swartz and the Historical Fiction Tale Confederate Monster

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:01:16 +0000

Today I sit with David Swartz to speak about the fourth issue to his mixture of Historical Fiction and Classical Creature tale in Confederate Monster. We find Dr. Daniel Schmidt in the deep south recruited since his identity has become known as a well known assistant to Victor Frankenstein. The Confederate armies numbers have dwindled and any hope in resurfacing those ranks have fell on basically raising the undead. Unfortunately Dr. Schmidt's cover is blown and he is forced to aid the Confederacy even now when an old friend resurfaces.....

Live on Kickstarter

Episode 133: The Unraveling w/ Christopher Curtis and the Kaiju Manga J.A.Z.Z. (Juggernauts against Zealous Zealots)

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:27:17 +0000

Today I speak once again with Christopher Curtis who brings us the second issue of JAZZ (Juggernauts against Zealous Zealots) where a team of extraordinary radicals fight the establish in the city of Neo Haven. Portals have occasionally opened releasing Kaiju's into the city and JAZZ becomes determined in finding what the government is hiding from them or if they know at all about how the portals started to open. We also talk about Christopher's recent story in the anthology Cthulu invades Neverland with Devin Arscott and more....Live on Kickstarter

Episode 132: An Avenging Retribution w/ Caleb Palmquist and the Revenge Treasure Hunting Tale- Modern Mythology: Medusa

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 02:50:05 +0000

Today I chat once again with Caleb Palmquist about the newest project in a property he started in 2019 as an Anthology called Modern Mythology. The Project started as an series of short stories pertaining to everyones love of mythology all over the world featuring such indie writers as Travis Gibb and Greg Anderson Elysee'. His newest addition, Medusa combines a familiar property like Tomb Raider and meshing with the Gorgon Character of Medusa who most confuse her generally seen as a monster when the true purpose of her story is weaved into the fact that she is a victim to the Gods and in this story there is retribution.

Episode 131: The Heel Turn w/ Anthony Stokes and the Pro Wrestling Epic Tap or Die #3

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:46:40 +0000

Today I sit once again with Anthony Stokes to discuss the third Installment to his Pro wrestling Epic-Tap or Die #3. By the beginning of Issue 2 Domino has been humbled and feels cheated realizing that his shot a world championship will be a harder hill to climb. You come to find out that his passion for wrestling has to overshadowing the powerful corporation he works for to finally get his rematch with Reel Deal Randy for the World Title. We also discuss Domino being an allegory for Anthony Stokes career in Indie Comics as well as why he feel anthologies may now be a bad idea for fledgling writers.

Episode 130: Lost in Translation w/ Charlie McElvy and the MMA based Thriller American Yakuza

Thu, 16 May 2024 02:17:42 +0000

Today I sit with Charlie McElvy the creator of Spider Squirrel and Godquest to get into his first non Superhero based drama pairing with 2 friends of the Podcast Chris Moses and Anthony Stokes to bring you the tale of Xavier, a former MMA champion who comes to find out his friend and business partner has just been killed in Japan. In the midst of his arrival, he is amassed in culture in the ways of how his business may have translated to criminal activity in the underworld of Japan. I also ask from a Indie comic creator standpoint how can crowdfunding sites like Zoop and Kickstarter now hope to gain in their audience.

Episode 129: The Confines of Limitations w Vector Comics Jeff Haas and the Interspecies Sci-Fi The End of it All: Terminus

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:11:15 +0000

Today I sit with a great friend of the podcast Vector Comics Founder and Traversing the Stars Podcast Creator/Host Jeff Haas as we talk about Issue 2 of his Interspecies Sci-Fi-The End of it All: Terminus. With 33 species from many different worlds and about 50,000 individuals, The Terminus captained by President Ada Lamarr comes to terms that ultimately the costly decisions that need to be made in order to sustain the inhabitants of her ship may prove fatal. The need to survive from not only the people on the ship but their biggest threat in the universe chasing them leads to a saga they might not be prepared for.

Episode 128: The Assumption of Weakness w/ Lesly Julien and his Action Barbaric Fantasy-Savage Wizard

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:02:12 +0000

First time on the pod I speak with Lesly Julien to talk about the Action/Fantasy Savage Wizard. When the Leader of a powerful Barbarian Clan loses his hand to a former friend, R'Nar has to choose a new path as fragility leads to banishment. Until a least likely ally has to use his help and the only way to do it is with Magic. Read this race against the clock, Can R'Nar warn his old clan of a new threat being imposed on his people.

Episode 127: Things we say in Avidity w/ Wells Thompson and the NSFW slice of life comedy-SMUT

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:37:47 +0000

Today I have Wells Thompson back in the studio to speak on his new NSFW comedy SMUT. If you've ever found yourself extremely comfortable to speak freely with your own friends at risk of revealing explicit details of your exploits in your relationships and those of a sexual nature meet Dakota. A woman who cant seem to get past her impulses at risk that sex overshadows her quest for a normal relationship, but in the advice she gets from her 2 best friends Jess and Rita makes it seem like they have more in common than they previously thought. Wells takes the time to juggle not only the common relationships the 3 have, but sexualities and how they tie in.

Episode 126: A Call To Arms w/ Tony Kittrell of Advent Comics and His Ultimate Black Indie Comic Collaboration Epiphany Engine

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:25:53 +0000

Today I sit with the great Tony Kittrell, Founder and CEO of Advent Comics as we speak about the ultimate call to arms with the collaboration of 40 creators and 33 publishers with Epiphany Engine. The collection of writers and artists who are participating in the project has been held secret in some ways, but we finally see how some of the most revered characters join forces against a cosmic threat. As someone who himself has been in the Black Indie Comic community for over 15 years we dig into the Talent pool of what it was in 2009 as opposed to 2024. Take a look at our episode a couple weeks back with Artist Bobby Lexx and Writer Keef Cross as they collab on this particular book.

Meet the Parents w/ Anthony Stokes and his new Comedy Series It's Fun to Kill People

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:20:49 +0000

Today I'm back with Anthony Stokes to talk about his dive into the likes of a Calvin and Hobbes in his latest twist into Dark Comedy with Its Fun to Kill People. The story centers around a young boy named Tommy who's around 8 years old and a prodigy already in High School. His everyday life is overwhelming appetite, bullies, and outrageous childhood curiosity, but the catch is his Mother Jessica who is on her 3rd husband and is a Serial Killer. This leads to a Hilarious Outrageous tale and more like it to come.

The Lore of the West w/ Caleb Palmquist and the Western Fantasy Blend-Dragon Grit

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:42:11 +0000

Today I sit down with Caleb Palmquist to talk his latest tale in mixing the Wild West with Creatures of High Fantasy in Dragon Grit. An Ex Outlaw with a complex past on a dangerous escort mission pursued by an old rival. Interestingly enough this was also co-written by his wife whom's specialty is High Fantasy. We get into the ability to bend genres to make a more fulfilled story and also the continuing pattern from his books that each character has certain guided belief that all seems to connect each other.

We form like Voltron w/ Writer/ Artist Keef Cross and Artist Bobby Lexx and the Massive Collaboration Epiphany Engine

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:14:59 +0000

Today we reveal a 2 part podcast into the massive collaboration of Black Indie Comics thru Tony Kittrell and Advent Comics as 33 Black Comic Publications join forces to unite against a cosmic threat in Epiphany Engine. My Guests today are Keef Cross Creator of Critically Reviewed Graphic Novel-Day Black and Bobby Lexx-Artist for Marvel/Crucial Crisis Comics/Upper Deck about what intrigued them to join the project. We also speak on the current state of Black Indie Comics since they both arrived on the scene in the 2010's and how particular comic cons have recently turned into a family reunion of sorts. Epiphany Engine will be live on Kickstarter on Juneteenth.

The Mastery of Curation w/ Troy-Jeffrey Allen and Hybrid of Comics and Music-AfroFutures

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:29:58 +0000

Today's Guest is definitely one of my favorite people in Comics. Troy-Jeffrey Allen is known as the physical form of Previews World and Co-Founder of RexCo Comics, but today we speak on his newest works as he prepares for the release of a hybrid of Culture, Comics, and Music with AfroFutures. A collection classic Mythologies, Historical Black heroes, Artificial Intelligence, and Futuristic Artwork that catches the eye. Troy and myself speak on the means of looking at comic culture from within and continuing to see ways to insert his love of Hip hop as he did recently with ODB Lyrical Ruckus in the city, The ALL CAPS-MF Doom Tribute, and Chuck D Apocalypse '91. We also get into growing in the Maryland-DC area aka The DMV and how that shaped how he sees the world.

Tales of the Multi-Genre w/ Jerry Carita of Thorny Comics and the Anthology Series The Cloakroom

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:39:46 +0000

Today we bring back Thorny Comics Jerry Carita to speak about the Multi-Genre masterful Anthology Series curated by Batman and Dark Knights: Metal writer Scott Snyder. A collective of short stories harnessed through Scott's Substack writing course "Our Best Jackett". We speak Jerry's path as a Indie Publisher and the ability to multitask being a writer and Publication. Also, lastly talk about the children's comic he created with his young son called the Grizzly Crew.

The Squad and the Signal w/ Christopher Curtis and the Sci-Fi Manga Jazz-Juggernauts against Zealous Zealots

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:55:00 +0000

Today, First time on the program I talk with Christopher Curtis about his team of protectors in the town of Neo Haven who have to fight battles between and Elite Government faction of the military and recurring portals that unleash beasts into their world. We also get into the cross between indie manga in a western style comic as well as how he developed a bigger fan base on discord rather than the utilization of the Indie comic community.

Paper Castles in the Sky w/ Brian Wycoff-Lambert and his Action Packed Mech-Thriller Air Force Ones

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:57:17 +0000

Todays Episode of The FAQs Project I talk with a personal favorite of mine. Brian J. Lambert and his newest project Live on Kickstarter Air Force Ones. A Dystopian Mech Thriller based upon a description of War, Loss, and Class Discrimination all channeled into a 70+ page Graphic Novel. We also the means of interjecting Black Culture into Popular IP's. As fans of Gundam and Robotech may see it as subjective seeing black characters in Japanese Anime type properties.

Soul for Sale w/ Damien Becton and his Crime Thriller-Sinner takes All

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:15:35 +0000

Today I sit down with one of my favorite writers Damien Becton to talk about his newest book Live on Kickstarter Sinner takes All. A desperation tale of 2 very hopeless people whose paths they feel have hit it lowest point when they are enticed in all their hopes and dreams by a young boy named Josiah who needs to feed his hunger as a living incarnation of the Devil.

We also speak Damien take adding elements of horror to his characters as well as listed many variations of the Devil in Comics. Even takes on some of our favorite Horror stories like Candyman and Children of the Corn.

The Slouch, his Sis, and the Mech w/ Wells Thompson Co-Writer of Mechaton Volume 1

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:37:31 +0000

Today we welcome back Wells Thompson to talk once again about his quirky Scott Pilgrim meets Pacific Rim Sci-fi All ages book Mechaton. As we follow Derek (a Carefree Gamer) and his sister Leah in the entirety of his 5 issue saga where as fun as it might be to find an alien Mech glove out the sky. The scrutiny he faces from his whole community in having it brings a mixture of fear for some and popularity to others in a perfect depiction of society when they see something they don't understand.

Alternate Dualities w/ Chris Moses Of Red Sea Comics and his brilliant Sci-Fi Tale CTRL-Z Issue #3

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:21:32 +0000

With the MetaVerse being now placed in everyday households, what if your own personal escape was a utopia you could actually live in. That is until a Hierarchy is created in the form of classism that ruins everything. Chris builds a great story of riddled with plenty of questions in this action packed 4 issue series that fans of The Matrix and Gattaca will Admire.

Redemption Reloaded w/ Anthony Stokes of Tap or Die 2

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:55:06 +0000

Welcome Back for Season 3 of the FAQs Project as we bring back a favorite as Anthony Stokes brings us back into his portrayal of revenge in the world of wrestling in Tap or Die 2

Episode 113: My Brothers Keeper w Eli and Aaron Johnson in the second installment in their crime drama- The Formula Vol. 2

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:19:46 +0000

Today I sit with Eli and Aaron Johnson to speak about the second installment in their Crime Drama- The Formula Vol. 2 where 2 high schooler brothers raised by a single mom after an unspeakable tragedy led to their fathers death decide one day that they want to fight crime. Why, to get revenge for on their fathers killer, but in the meantime a designer drug has taken over their school turning normal teens into superhumans.

Mythos of a Vampire w/ Rich Davis of Thorny Comics and the finale to Vampire Trilogy-Reign of Dracula

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:18:02 +0000

Today I sit with Rich Davis of Thorny Comics to speak on his Third Installment to dive into Vampire Lore with Reign of Dracula. In the emphasis of learning something new, Rich takes us into a detailed story based in Vampire Mythology without the particular Western style tropes. This also leads to his decision in centering this book around the Daughter of Dracula herself Lilith who's history can you as far back as the bible and Adam and Eve.

Manifestation Station w/ Anthony Stokes and his Psychological Thriller-Intrusive Thoughts

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 02:37:31 +0000

Today I sit with Anthony Stokes who has been on a tear this year for the 5th time as we talk shop about the latest issue of his Psychological Thriller into the ill's of a young students mental health in Intrusive Thoughts. What if your mind was a door that if opened? The Contents inside may resemble something from the Shining. Young Tyler has struggled through adolescence and his past tends to haunt him frequently. So much so, it may have released an unexpected companion that might be able to show him how to persevere.

Soldiers of Fortune w/ Nigel Lynch of Beyond Caribbean Publishing and his Mercenary Tale-Critical Ops Task Force

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:04:20 +0000

Today we travel all the way to the Island Nation of Barbados to speak with Nigel Lynch of Beyond Caribbean Publishing to speak about his Mercenary Tales, The Diary of the Stray Dogs which takes us into the world of Shani Belcourt who until an unfateful day was working for a private security firm in the distant future when a mysterious package leads her on a whirlwind adventure and her life as a Mercenary. We also get introduced in a title of the same universe that is live on Kickstarter within the imprint of Wise Acre Comics-Critical Ops Task Force.

The Mysterious Ally w/ Dan Price and the One-Shot to his hit Indie Comic: Bigfoot Knows Karate Hinagon

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:47:41 +0000

Today I sit with Dan Price to talk about the Hit Indie series Bigfoot knows Karate now being created in a time jump into Feudal Ancient Japan in the Story namely titled Hinagon. Aptly named after the term Native Japanese use for Mysterious creature in Japanese Culture. We discuss what brought about the means to create such books and their use in the expansion of the Mythology of Bigfoot and how it translates in the Action packed surreal story.

The 17 Year Wait w/ Jerry Carita of Thorny Comics and his Action/Horror Cicada Samurai

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:17:16 +0000

Today I sit with Jerry Carita, who is stepping out of his Producer chair show running hits such as American Pickers and Comic Book Men to bring us his first creator owned comic Cicada Samurai. We speak on how an interest in growing up and seeing these overgrown insects though out the years bring forth the creation of a new hero. Not only that but he's brought a slew of creative giants to join him. Mary Landro, Comic Book Mens own Walt Flanagan, and Afro Samurai Artist Takashi Okazaki. A 10 page mini with non stop action in an allegory for adolescence.

Survival of the Fittest w/ Alim Leggett and Sweet Pea Issue 2 Sons of Adam

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:14:33 +0000

Today I sit with Alim Leggett someone who I've wanted to get on the show for a while to talk his tale of an overprotective but mysterious father and his daughter dealing with the after affects of a sinister invasion in Sweet Pea live on Kickstarter. When the entire world is under attack from an alien rebellion, the secrets are soon revealed in an unexpected manner. A fast paced Sci-Fi Action Adventure combining War of the Worlds and Attack the Block

Divide and Unify w/ TJ Sterling and his Space Opera Joystick Angels

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:41:01 +0000

Today I get to talk with good friend TJ Sterling of Rae Comics about his second and third installments to his space opera Joystick Angels. When Human Civilization is down to its last colony due to constant attack from an alien hive called the Eukarya, an assembly of the smartest and most resilient group called the Angels may be Humanities last hope. Also incorporated sonically is a soundtrack for every issue curated by J. Spenser Sterling. Fans of Starfox, Darius Twin, and Guardians of the Galaxy will love this.

The Art of the Chuckle w/ Barney Smith and Dadder Jokes

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:22:25 +0000

Can you create a Joke and if you can how can you deliver? Some View Dad Jokes as simple and predictable, but when you're caught off guard they can actually be funny. Barney took time over 2020 after getting bothered by the rhetoric on social media to come up with a comic styled Dad Joke book. 3 years later we are at his next installment with Dadder Jokes

The Madness of the Divine w/ Anthony Stokes and his Fantasy Manga "I wish the Gods were Dead"

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 01:20:32 +0000

Today I have Anthony Stokes bringing his latest Fantasy Manga to Kickstarter "I Wish the Gods were Dead". The tale of young woman who has had her whole life ripped from her by a determined antagonist who by her recollection seems to haven't had enough hugs. Parents Gone, separated from her brother, and mission to get things back right by killing monsters one at a time.

Brick by Brick w/ Lloyd and Natosha Jones of Midnight Comics and their newest tale The Grey

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:26:50 +0000

Today I speak with Lloyd and Natosha Jones of Midnight Comics about their newest Kickstarter tales The Grey and Admani. Two stories centered around young women with tremendous power but have a reluctance to use it. The Grey revolves around Shameka Day and her discovery to manipulate Black Holes but authority sees her as a new weapon in their arsenal. Admani provides a look at a young 17 year old name Fatima who must control her mental health and rage upon finding out she can harness fire. We also talk on Midnight Comics continuance to build since the pandemic and the dynamic of their marriage making Manga and Comics.

Heist of Treachery w/ Jack Harris Jr. of the Action Mystery Graphic Novel Terminus Veil Volume 1

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:04:07 +0000

Today I sit with Jack Harris Jr. to speak about his Action Mystery Graphic Novel Terminus Veil Volume 1. Fans of the anime Ghost in the Shell will love this look of espionage, betrayal, and violence amongst a Security Firm after a set of advance technology and weaponry become stolen.

Enta Da Stage- An Opportunistic Look at the Spotlight of Comics in Lieu of the Strike

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:17:33 +0000

In Lieu of the Writers and Actors Strikes that are happening around the nation, we take a look at the dynamic of being in the middle of Comic Convention season and having an opportunity to market and promote, Wait for it......COMICS

Love or Sacrifice w/ Wells Thompson Creator of the Adventure/Romance Graphic Novella Catskin and the Rose

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:25:05 +0000

Once again we chat with one of our favorite guests Wells Thompson about his newest project live on Kickstarter and Adventure/Romance Novella Catskin and the Rose. A tale of Monarchy and sacrifice, 2 young women prepare to duel in a established tournament to win the hand of a young prince and a seat in the royal family only to find a connection between the both of them. An unpredictable situation that may lead to a ending decision that could affect both their lives. Also, we speak on Wells means of creating stories in all genres over the past year.

Rock Bottom w/ Anthony Stokes Creator of the Action filled Pro Wrestling Tale- Tap or Die

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:09:07 +0000

Milestone moment as we have hit Episode 100 and what a better way to send it off than with one of our best guests Anthony Stokes bringing his Pro Wrestling tale Tap or Die Live to Kickstarter. An upstart rookie in the game Domino has been doing more than enough to earn the good graces of the commissioner leading to his pro debut. Making a name in the lower levels has to be earned as Domino soon learns. Anthony attributes much of this story to his ascension in Comics and some of the challenges he's met along the way.

Altered Brotherhood w/ Lyle Ringold creator of the Glyph Award winning Comic-The Watchman

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:38:56 +0000

Today I sit with Lyle Ringold, Creator of the Glyph Award winning Comic-The Watchman for Konkret Comics. Stepping in the mantle of your now deceased father can be a lot to live up to expectations but for Tevin Fields (The Watchman) imagine finding out that you are not the only heir to carry on the legacy. Lyle and I play catch up as the last time we spoke he was just merely releasing Watchman to get first eyes on it, but now he details that he is all in on the universe he built.

Why not Animation?- A Retrospect and Review of Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:01:53 +0000

Today after weeks of digesting the movie on many watches. I wanted to speak on the theories around why Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse has brought such a cultural shift that it almost begins the debate that if a character is done so well in an animated setting why is there a need to create a live action adaptation. If DC animation had released any of their popular films to theaters would it have garnered the same reaction because when done correctly it can ruin your perception of how they are created in live action. Miles Morales and his incarnation of Spider-man does exactly that for the next generation of movie goers.

Angelic Betrayal w/ Brian J. Lambert-Founder of Wingless Comics and the Mythological Tale Justice

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:01:05 +0000

Today I sit with Brian J. Lambert, Founder of Wingless Comics. Home of the Epic Crossover tale Nightfall and now the final story in the first arc of Justice #4. Where we last see Justice suffering through his whole world shifting and now because of the ultimate Betrayal he has to go through hell to get back to heaven. Live of Kickstarter

A Thorn in the Rosebush w/ Travis B. Hill and Sheldon Allen of Advent Comics and Vigilante Tale Thorn

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 02:38:14 +0000

Today I speak with Travis B. Hill and Sheldon to speak about the Vigilante tale for Advent Comics aptly titled Thorn. Thorn describes a young man named Alton Eldridge and the town of Rosebush Heights. Alton loves his neighborhood and his people, but understands the injustice from local government and the police has latched a chokehold on his town thru Gentrification and lack of care for the people who've made it a home. Travis and Sheldon go into detail about the construction of the character and Travis' own upbringing plays a huge part in the story.

The Need for Speed w/ Jordan Alsaqa & Randy Stone of Altruist Comics and the Silver Age Homage-Bullet Adventures

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:56:10 +0000

Today I sit with Jordan Alsaqa and Randy Stone of Altruist Comics and the homage to silver age comics with Bullet Adventures. We speak about the continuation of their successful comic in which a young speedster is reintroduced to her Grandfather a former superhero of the late 60's who has returned as a young man. This issue combines humor, sci-fi, coming of age novelties, and everything that made you fall in love with the superhero genre. And, leaves us with a cliffhanger that makes you grasp for more.

Fistful of Spaghetti w/ Renton Hawkey of Ronin Digital Express and Creator of Tower of Death

Fri, 26 May 2023 02:43:47 +0000

Today I sit with good friend Renton Hawkey about his current one shot based in the world of his Substack driven Digital Comic Ronin Digital Express called Tower of Death. A 20 page epic with non stop action, Samurai, and Martial Arts with all the basis of a Spaghetti Western resembling Kurosawa and Eastwood. We get into the weird and exaggerated action world of comics and how that translates to live action with the likes of Grindhouse, Tarantino, and maybe Fast and the Furious and discuss the vulnerability of his main character Ronin.

Profound Resolve w/ Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon Co-Writers of Depths: A Tale of Underwater Survival

Sat, 13 May 2023 18:21:39 +0000

Today I sit with Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon Co-Writers of Depths: A tale of underwater survival focused on the tug of war between two friends Emil and James who's perseverance after a traumatic accident where One finds themself at the bottom of the ocean in a sustainable suit for over 3 years. How much faith can you have in a friend that you trust to know he is a fighter and can make it out of this?

Cosmic Principle w/ Derek "Lonzo Starr" Allen CEO of Konkret Comics and Creator of Akolyte

Fri, 05 May 2023 12:15:11 +0000

Long overdue, I have a sit down with Derek "Lonzo Starr" Allen CEO of Konkret Comics and Creator of Akolyte. Issue 5 is bringing us slightly closer to the end of the first Arc and in the Indie World that can be huge. Akolyte in his inception was built on prophecy as a symbol of the Supreme. After his earlier issues on Earth, we finally see him reaching new heights traveling the galaxy. We also talk about the trajectory of his company Konkret Comics, and his new of distribution through Diamond Distributors and what a company like his shows in comparison to Milestone Comics who laid out a Blueprint.

Unlikely Allies w/ Chris Moses Creator of the Sci-Fi Epic The Saturn Effect

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:29:45 +0000

Today I sit with one of our favorite guests Chris Moses to speak about his Sci-Fi Epic The Saturn Effect. After the first 4 issues of Volume 1 we return to siblings Alpha and Centauri and their consistent means to garner peace amongst the factions after the Titan Wars. 3 years after the conflict a few new familiar players enter the fray leading to fast paced action in this new saga. The Saturn Effect takes pieces of Star Wars, Gattaca, and Demolition Man and leads a more mature spin to it.

Unforeseen Conclusion w/ Anthony Stokes Creator of the Horror Series-Decay

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:42:15 +0000

Today I sit with one of our favorite guests Anthony Stokes talking about the conclusion to his hit series Decay with drops for issues 4 and 5. I gotta admit when I first started reading this series because initially it was described as a Horror Comic and by the middle of the series you get so caught up in the issues you totally forget. Now with the series reaching its end for DK, Jess, and Tre-it's the unexpected ending that brings you back to the violent way it began.

Cinematic Transference w/ Onaji Rouse-Creator of Odina for Konkret Comics and the New Live Action Series Drafted Origins

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:12:58 +0000

Often times in the community of indie comics we all look for our projects to be adapted but seldomly we find creators getting right back into their entrepreneurial bag and form a team to bring that project to life. Today I sit with Onaji Rouse creator of Odina for Konkret Comics who is now developing Odina into live action form in the new series Drafted Origins live on Go Fund Me. We also talk about the comic scene in Atlanta, screenwriting, as well as being apart of one of the top black publishing indie teams in the game with Konkret comics.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Mech Warrior w/ Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon, Co writers of MechaTon

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:24:15 +0000

This week I sit with Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon Co-writers of the Kaiju driven tale Mechaton. When an Alien Technological powered Glove strikes Earth, a young slacker named Derek upon discovering it finds that he can turn anything and I mean ANYTHING into a fully piloted Mech with just a punch. Now in the latter issues in the current story we find Derek and his sister Leah being challenged by Authoritarians, Fascists, and the Military as to why all that power lies in the hands of a young man who just wants to play video games all day.

Afterlife Servitude w/ Sean Murphy and Kelly La Croix of Ominous Powers Ink Comics and their tale Everyday Magus

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:21:18 +0000

Todays Episode I sit with Sean Murphy and Kelly La Croix, Co-writers in the tale Everyday Magus. A genre bending comic focusing on The Great Resignation meets the afterlife as the protagonist Chalk who has come into an Eternity of Indentured Servitude after death must do what he can to see his daughter one last time. But First, he has to get fired....

What Superhero Fatigue?!-A Jaded View into the Overconsumption of Comic Book Properties

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:19:36 +0000

Today I talk about the amount of Quantity over Quality lately within the ranks of the MCU and the former DCEU and the acts of business that is now pumping the brakes on the amount of content seen by the viewer until it is absolutely right.

The Madman's Vignette w/ Corey Marshall Founder of Umiverse Comics and Writer of the Four part series-A Madman's Tale

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:59:36 +0000

Today I sit with Corey Marshall Founder of Umiverse Comics to speak about his Four part Vignette series called A Madman's Tale which includes books that are reminiscent of a feel you may have gotten watching Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Twilight Zone, or Creepshow in how they take modern day current events and manage to twist them into realms of Sci Fi and Horror. Also, we discover how it feels as a creator to skip a step beyond crowdfunding and open a webstore for your comics first as a means to gauge the buyers market.

The Field is wide open-An Introspect of Comic Books and their live action adaptations

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:16:54 +0000

Today I take a step back and speak on the current adaptations we have seen either announced in the style of Comic Book Movies and TV shows from Marvel and DC, but more so how subsequent publishers like Image, Boom, TKO presents, and even some indie titles are now catching the eye of major studios because of a great story and not generational character development and fandom.

An Unwelcomed Disruption w/ Anthony Stokes Creator of the Psychological Horror Intrusive Thoughts

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:54:45 +0000

Today I sit with Anthony Stokes to talk about his latest dive into Psychological horror in his newest book Intrusive Thoughts. We discuss how the utilization of the main character Tyler and the torment he has faced all his life give a physical manifestation of paralysis demon due to the night terrors he has had since he was young. The book is a tale of how bullying and social anxiety can change you mentally. A great book to have.

To catch a Bullet w/ Jordan Alsaqa & Randy Stone Creators of Bullet Adventures for Altruist Comics

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Jordan Alasaqa and Randy Stone Co writers for the Silver Age Comic Inspired Bullet Adventures. The Newest Kickstarter dives into Issues 1-3 revolving around Dale Desousa a former Speedster Superhero from the 1950's that after a time travel incident bringing him back to the past. He finds that his persona as Bullet has more than impacted his family generationally with his Granddaughter Elaine Choi.

Ethereal Tranquility w/ Jeffrey L. Johnson Writer/Creator of Ennead: The Rule of Nine

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:52:52 +0000

Today I sit down with Jeffrey L. Johnson, Writer and Creator of Ennead: The Rule of Nine. With the first volume of the story complete Jeffrey lets us in on the details of his latest kickstarter which provides gratitude to the collectors at heart which include the Ya'rosa a weapon that is a distinguished honor to carry as well as a Ennead Collectors Box to harvest the first 6 issues plus the full volume. We learn about the expansion of this great indie comics transition to Substack and even in novel form.

CTRL vs. Liberation w Chris Moses Creator of the Saturn Effect and his newest Sci Fi Tale CTRL-Z

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Chris Moses to talk about newest tale in Sci-Fi CTRL-Z for fans of the Matrix and Strange Days you'll find a story pulling from the mainframe of what is reality and separate from the Cyberspace created by Humanity. We also speak on plans for Volume 2 of the Saturn Effect, the usage of NSFW in marketing your campaign, and his collab with Writer Anthony Stokes to start Super Comic Bros

A Blend of Metal and Fantasy w/ Chuck Satterlee Creator of Monsters & Midways and the Indie favorite Bitter Souls

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Happy 2023, Today we kick off our third season with Indie Veteran Chuck Satterlee Creator of the Indie Favorite Bitter Souls, but today we talk about his newest projects Monsters & Midways a tale of 70's Fantasy an homage not only to Heavy Metal Magazine but his hometown of Chicago. Also, we discuss some of his favorite writers who've inspired his work as well as indie publishers like Devils Due Comics and Band of Bards.

The Woman of many Faces w/ Malachi Bailey Editor in Chief of Wingless Comics and the Author of "Her"

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Malachi Bailey, Editor in Chief of Wingless Comics and the Author of the Mystical Superheroine Comic "Her". We speak on his transition in turning his story from a Novel into a full issue comic as well as what it has meant for the indie comic community to embrace his story and his love of comics.

The Tribal Parallel w/ Damien Becton Author of the Sci-Fi Fantasy Worlds Away Issue #2

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit Damian Becton for the second time to talk about his Sci-Fi Fantasy Worlds Away Issue #2. We left off at the Dynamic between a mother (Serenity) and her daughter (Mackenzie) all at the loss of their Father and Husband. Now they must co-exist you a forgotten world looking for an energy source when a Mystical Goddess seems to take a liking to Mackenzie and conflict ensues. In this issue, we are introduced to a Father and daughter on this alien world named K'lar and Cy'lu who provide an interesting narrative as a mirror for Serenity and Mackenzie.

Spatial Interpretation w/ Nahuel F.A. Co-Founder of Negative Space Comics and writer of the Short Story "The Undoing Well"

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:21:09 +0000

Today I sit with Nahuel F.A. Co-Founder of Negative Space Comics to talk about the newly released Negative Space Anthology live on Zoop. Negative Space's Mission statement holds true in Education of Mentorship for up and coming Comic Book Writers and this Anthology proves utilizing the Judges, Mentors, and Winners of the annual Comic book writing competitions which highlight scribes from all diverse backgrounds. The Anthology is an interpretation of what Negative Space means to them through the Physical, concept, or their mission. Nahuel points out the details within the anthology to speak about grief as many of the stories encompass. We also speak on the means to have Zoop as their tool for crowdfunding the project. Finally, we talk about his own story within the book called "The Undoing Well".

The Consciousness of Gods w/ Daniel D. Calvo Creator of the Aztec Mythological Tale Tenoch-God of Fire

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Daniel D. Calvo of Konkret Comics as we talk about the second installment in his Aztec Mythological Tale Tenich-God of Fire. We pick up where issue 1 left off with Tenoch living amongst mortals but yet having the urge to deal in battle with evil spirits who attack modern day Mexico until a recruitment of sorts to return to his throne appeases his interest. But in doing so, it could lead to the deaths of many innocent lives.

The Elements of Collaboration w/ Jerry Chatelain Co-Founder of E4 Comics and Creator of The Elements

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:26:34 +0000

Today I sit with Jerry Chatelain the Co-Founder of E4 comics to speak about his third installment into the Elements storyline with the Dysis Saga. We discuss the anime inspiration behind the books as well as how his company started and evolved from wanted to get into animation and transforming it into a comic book. The book reads like a manga but detailed like an episode of Dragonball Z.

An Exploration of Culture w/ Naseed Gifted Curator of Khem Fest and Author of P.B.S. Soldier

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:17:31 +0000

Today I sit with Naseed Gifted, Curator of Khem Fest-a celebration of Black Animation, Gaming, and Comic Book Creators now in its 8th year based in the Newark New Jersey Area. We discuss the initiatives that Khem Fest has brought to life providing access to the community as a means of emboldening the youth through STEM and the Arts. Khem Fest has become more than a traditional comic con, but an Animation Film Festival, an Art and Tech Gallery, and a Marketplace for fashion.

The Spectacle of Immortality w/ Brett Hillesheim Creator of Immortalis for Wingless Comics

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

After a decent summer break, I sit down with Brett Hillesheim of Indie Comix Dispatch about his first official Historical Fantasy storyline with Wingless Comics called Immortalis. This takes place in Constantinoble, now presently Turkey and Macedonia among the rule of Emperor Konstantine who out of an act of desperation to keep his empire from falling turns to more Supernatural Forces.

Mr. T'challa and the Big Concern-A Wakanda Forever Preview and Introspective

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:33:03 +0000

Todays Episode is a focus on the recent trailer for Wakanda Forever and where we may have lost ourselves in the legacy of a character like T'challa. I talk about where we were back in 2018 when Black Panther first dropped in theatres to present day where it seems the audience is now extremely divided on the moment that brought many fans together in the first place and the creativity that exploded from it.

Liberation in Anarchy w/ Braxton Cosby of Starchild Comics and Creator of Broken-Book 1 of the Young Hellions Series

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit once again with Braxton Cosby of Starchild Comics to talk about his newest installment Broken. A comic set in a Dystopian Future filled with the backdrop of a nuclear holocaust, slave settlements, and the living dead all while revolving around a young 16 year old named Keesa who everyday looks upon an unforgiving world and wonders what else is out there. In the midst of her curiosity, a hierarchy called the Establishment has the new rules to this world that she hopes to break.

Purpose Intertwined w/ Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics and Creator of Magnus

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics and Creator of Magnus, the intergalactic war saga about a lost prince who finds out very quickly that he has a destiny to fulfill. We discuss the inspiration in Frederick starting his comic book imprint to the importance of character designs to basing his characters with West African Yoruba Mythology and with Fredericks time in the military we see some of the Protagonist like General Stamos molding the mind and body of Magnus for a fight and a lineage he will soon come to find out.

The Future is Family w/ Damien Becton-Creator of Worlds Away, A Sci Fi driven Space Odyssey

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:04:48 +0000

Today I sit with Damien Becton, Creator of the Sci-Fi Space Odyssey Worlds Away about the significance of his tale between a very protective mother and an immensely naive daughter surviving in a futuristic world. We discuss how much the lead character Serenity reminds him of his own mother as well as Damien's profession as an educator and how that shaped his comic book style. As a Mad Cave comic book Talent Winner, his promising future in indie comics has just begun and we looking forward to seeing more from him.

Power in your Broken Place w/ James "Enoch" Church of Black Minds Publishing-Creator of Immortal Dark

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with James "Enoch" Church Creator of Immortal Dark a Supernatural Martial Arts Manga where we discuss how the book centers on 2 siblings marred by generational trauma and their distance from one another. Anime becomes inspiration in molding this book centered on Tribe and spiritual factions that operate and Mixed Martial arts competition. Also, we speak on James transition from Spoken Word Poet to Manga Writer as he is student of research and lastly the mission behind Black Minds Publishing.

Zodiacs and Relics w/ John Robinson IV Creator of the Urban Fantasy Comic-Scorpio Vol. 1

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with John Robinson IV Creator of Scorpio Vol. 1 a compilation of his 3 issue Urban Fantasy Comic. We discuss the curiosity around Astrology and why he detailed his characters in such a way. Also, we ponder the differences between Epic and High fantasy rather than Urban Fantasy, the signature plot of relics and the Zodiac, as well as John's Podcast "Beyond the IV Wall" where he speaks with like minded writers about their challenges and triumphs in writing comics and graphic novels.

War and Prophecy w/ Quintin Dorsey-Creator and Author of Knight of Abyss

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Quintin Dorsey Creator and Author of Knight of Abyss where we discuss Vol 1 and 2 of his epic graphic novel. Also, the patience in showcasing your character designs until you get traction on social media, how anime shaped the series, and even when celebrities find heavy interest in your work.

And Justice for all.. w/ Brian Lambert of Wingless Comics and Creator of Nightfall and Justice

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with our return guest Brian Lambert of Wingless Comics to talk about the third installment through Heaven and Hell with Justice #3. We discuss how he has mastered the art and utilizing a plethora of Mythologies from many cultures into this one book. Also, since our last talk how Nightfall (his Collaborative comic with Constant Hustle Comics) now provides continuity within this current storyline.

Pop Life and Magical Influence w/ Serena Sanchez of Magic Gal Media and Creator of Black Rhapsody

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:20:15 +0000

Today I sit with Serena Sanchez to talk about her First Installment to her new book Black Rhapsody. A mixture of Lovecraftian Horror, Witchery, Pop Life , and Jem and Holograms focusing on the protagonist Alethea and her maneuvering through an evil cult like record label and Pop star Antagonist and Ancient Goddess named Dulcibella.

The Acceptance w/ Newton Lilavois of Dream Fury Comics and Creator of Kisha Demon Eater

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Newton Lilavois Creator of the smash independent comic Crescent City Monsters to talk about his latest story Kisha Demon Eater. We touch on his exploration into African Mythology with the Angolan Demon God Kishi and his many sons until he has his first daughter who seeks his attention and affection and gets neither of the two until one day she meets Kisha Malveaux and all that changes. We also talk about his partnership with his great artist Gian Carlo Bernal, Kisha's acquisition as a character in Blankos Block Party, and the overall story of Kisha seeking acceptance from her Father.

Multiversal Chaos w/ Lawrence King of Constant Hustle Comics and Proprietor of Eviction Bellum

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Lawrence King of Constant Hustle Comics to talk about Dwayne Welch's Multiversal Epic Graphic Novel Eviction Bellum. A storyline nearly 2 years in the making where the entire Constant Hustle Universe Roster is tied into Cosmic Conflict among 2 protagonists that have seemed to instigate war between many of its heroes. Kickstarter will be released on May 27th for Vol.2

Sweet Revenge w/ Anthony Stokes Author of the Supernatural Revenge Tale-Decay

Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Anthony Stokes to discuss his current Kickstarter Campaign for the Supernatural Revenge Tale-Decay. A story that encapsulates a mix of religion, comedy, horror, and suspense in Issues 1 and 2. We also talk about his relationship with the indie comics community and how the internet has made so much so accessible.

The Creators Crowdfunder w/ Jordan Plosky Co-Founder of Zoop

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit down with Jordan Plosky, Co-Founder of Zoop. As the newest addition for Indie Comics and Creator Owned Projects to see the light of day. Zoop offers what many of their competition such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo don't and that the access of help through either fulfillment and marketing to get your ideals to your audience. Zoop shows an understanding to Creators that they themselves aren't at liberty to do. We speak on the difference between crowdfunding and self publishing. Also, how they came to collaborate with the likes of David Walker of Bitter Root, the late John Paul Leon, and their recent Fundraising project Comics for Ukraine.

Tilting the Lens w/ Aaron Dowen of Catalyst Comics and Creator of Tilt

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Aaron Dowen Creator of Tilt for Catalyst Comics as talk about his indie series Tilt. A unique superhero story about a child with special abilities forcibly taken from his home and experimented on by a secret organization only to be used as a Mercenary until he broke free. In finding out more about his life, it seems like he has dug up more than what he could imagine.

Spiritual Oblivion w/ Jermael Lessey of Konkret Comics and Creator of Absolver

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:25:45 +0000

Today I Sit down with Jermael Lessey Creator of Absolver for Konkret Comics as Issue 3 of his Critically Acclaimed Comic is now live on Kickstarter. We discuss the origins of Absolver and the dealings between Heaven, Hell, Religion, and Limbo. Creating a character that judges his own Spirituality as a Mezzo-a being that is forged at bringing vengeance to those on earth for their sins. Also, we bring up the many releases Konkret Comics has to offer and their role as a Top Tier Indie Publisher.

The Cartoonist w/ George Gant-Creator of The Ringo Award Nominated Webcomic Beware of Toddler

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with George Creator of the famous comic strip webcomic Beware of Toddler. We discuss how a random game of Hide and Seek between Him and his 2 year old Daughter turned into an award winning Webcomic. Drawing inspiration from the Sunday Comic section of the newspaper to the likes of Calvin and Hobbes, Family Circus, Garfield, and Bloom County. We understand where observation of being a stay at home dad leads to influencing his art and the choice to release Digitally through Webtoons rather than print.

Life after Adaptation w/ Anthony Piper-Creator of Trill League

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I talk with Anthony Piper creator of Trill League and talk about the epic Graphic Novel mixing Hip Hop, Dark Humor, and a parody take on the Justice League that is still one of the most anticipated books in this past decade. After a deal with 50 Cent, Lionsgate, and the former app Quibi Anthony has now released Episode 2 of his great graphic novel. In the world of indie comics currently getting adapted for TV and Movies this is an interview you do not wanna miss. We also talk Marvel, what the city of Chicago means to Trill League, and what current Indie Creators he has been impressed by.

Sci-Fi Intersectionality w/ Chris Moses of Red Sea Comics and Creator of the Saturn Effect

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I speak with Chris Moses, Founder of Red Sea Comics as we dive into his trilogy installments of The Saturn Effect Ajax and Alpha reminiscent of Aliens with a touch manga inspired art. We also discuss his working titles of Soma City a storyline born out of the pandemic and his recent jump into fantasy lore with the Breakneck Anthology series. Finally, we ask why some Indie Comic publishers sell themselves short and undercharge for their art.

Build the Lore, the Comics will follow w/Braxton A. Cosby-Founder of Starchild Comics

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Today I talk with Braxton A. Cosby, Founder of Starchild Comics and Creator of his series: The Cape and Infinity 7. We discuss his transition from Novelist to Comic Book Writer and the means to Self Publish rather than look for Mainstream distribution. Also, we look into his team and why having many authors and artists in your stable early on can help you to multiple releases like Braxton is planning to do this calendar year. Definitely a company to keep an eye on for the future.

Whose Batman is this? A spoiler Breakdown of The Batman w/ Darnell Hicks of the Partynerdz

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with my good friend Darnell Hicks of the Partynerdz as we discuss The Batman. Is it safe to assume in the many iterations of Batman in any medium that a turn into a psychological thriller won over the audience? Did this version of the Riddler allow it to be placed upon the pantheon of Batman villains played on screen? Was Zoe Kravitz the Scene stealer in this movie or was it Colin Farrell? That and many more questions are asked in this latest installment of the FAQs Project

The Closing Game w/ Jeffrey L Johnson Creator Ennead-The Rule of Nine and Brian Lambert Founder of Wingless Comics

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Today I sit with 2 of my favorite guests on the pod Jeffrey L Johnson creator Ennead: The Rule of Nine and Brian Lambert creator of Nightfall and Founder of Wingless Comics as we talk about the conclusions to both of their respected series. As an Indie Publisher the full completion of arc in your story may seem like the long game, but with both of these creators its a humbling task.

Digitally Stacked into Rent*Space w/Renton Hawkey Creator, Artist, and Writer of Ronin Digital Express

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today, I sit down with Renton Hawkey Creator of Ronin Digital Express a Futuristic Spaghetti Western reminiscent of Kurosawa Samurai Tales. We dive into Comics in the internet age with his comic exclusively on Substack which has attracted many comic writers and artists alike. Also, the intricacies of platforms like Webtoons, Comixology, and Marvel Unlimited allowing audiences to read and subscribe straight to your device. We even discuss the possible digital transition of possible indie booths at comic cons utilizing digital purchases without physical books available, and why it's ok to get weird in your comic book creating.

An Ode to the Anti-Hero w/ TJ Sterling and Newton Lilavois Creators of VillainUS: A Cyberpunk Noir Graphic Novel

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit down with Newton Lilavois and TJ Sterling Creators of VillainUs: A Cyberpunk Noir. Revolving around the protagonist Shatter whose idea for diplomacy isn't to fix the system but to burn it all down. We discuss the concepts of Truth being a Rebellion on Misinformation and the enabling means of Psychological warfare leading to physical conflict. The writers of the Hit series Crescent City Monsters and Okemus now have another major story that will win you over.

Starscream is the Greatest Hater w DJ Ben Hameen writer and Co Host of the For All Nerds Podcast

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Today I sit down with DJ Ben Hameen of the For All Nerds Podcast as we talk about the beginnings of one of the dopest podcast on earth and a sure fire inspiration for my career in podcasting. We dive into the characteristics of villains throughout nerd culture, their slapstick caricature aspects, mirror images between hero and villain, and why Starscream from Transformers is such a hater.

The King of Kingwood w/ Kingwood Comics David Crownson Creator of Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with David Crownson, Creator of bestselling indie comic Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer and Nightmare in Newark. We talk about the origins with artist Courtland Ellis in creating this amazing book to the point where it is now in development with the great Prentice Penny-producer of HBO's Insecure. We discuss Re-traumatization of slavery in entertainment and the faults that go with it, the recent banning of graphic novels detailing Historical Fact, and the recent conspiracies around Mainstream Black comic characters T'challa and Cyborg. Happy Black History Month

The Land of Gods w/ Konkret Comics Daniel D. Calvo-Creator of Tenoch "God of Fire"

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Editor in Chief of Konkret Comics Daniel D. Calvo as we discuss his recent project Tenoch "God of Fire". This Meso-american tale of the God Tenoch and his rule and worship amongst the Aztec people. We also dive into the contradictions involving the Aztec Empire and how negative a light has been shined on stories as being Barbaric without touching on the Aztecs many advances in Science and Medicine. We even touch on Daniel's personal journey from Cuba and living a dream working in comics.

Building a Comic Monopoly w/ Godhood Comics Tyler F. Martin Creator of the Hit Series "The Antagonists"

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit down with Tyler Martin, Founder of Godhood Comics and Creator of the Hit Series "The Antagonists". We discuss his recent adaptation deal to develop the Antagonists into a TV series and the processes into making a Jaw Dropping Pilot show. We also talk about his banner of created stories like Mega Woman, Sharpshooter, and Manga "Can we keep him?" Tyler brings it full circle while even providing a master class for inspired future writers and artists and in regard to some current mainstream comic projects, lack of diversity in the writers room and art department may sell your project short.

Vocal Self Reliance w/Matthew David Rudd Of Jujutsu Kaisen, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Mark Millar's SuperCrooks

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:55:21 +0000

Today I sit down with Matthew David Rudd and his journey as a Voice Actor for such anime hits as Jujutsu Kaisen. Tower of God, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. We discuss the intricacies of the highly opinionated Anime Community and the need to have open dialog about Dub vs Sub and camaraderie around the Voice Acting Community. Also, how different todays animation and anime feel to older anime viewers.

Gimme my Props feat. Corey "Task" Pruitt and Eli Johnson/Creators of Leaders of the Free World

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Kickin off Season 2 with a bang, as I sit down with Corey Pruitt and Eli Johnson as we discuss their series Leaders of the Free World now available on Comixology. We talk about their alliance from artist to writer and how they put idea to page to mold one of the most diverse ensemble of Superheroes ever created. Also, we look at how to read and listen to the comic sonically using classic underground hip hop samples as inspiration.

Cosmic Immortality w/ Wilson Lee of CNS Comics and Creator of the Tol'Asha Series

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:02:21 +0000

After a small hiatus, I return to speak with Wilson Lee of CNS Comics. He was one of the first people I interviewed on my IG Series in 2018. We get a chance to talk about the Latest Installment in the Tol'Asha Storyline with The Spaceway Pirates and the intersectionality in creating a Cosmic Universe.

The Wheel comes full circle..w/Onaji Rouse-Creator of Odina for Konkret Comics

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week I sit down with Onaji Rouse, Creator of Odina for Konkret Comics and coming off another successful Kickstarter campaign. We also discuss the brotherhood at Konkret Comics, what its like when people want to cosplay your character bringing your vision to life, and I even pick his brain about this latest Jonathan Hickman run of X-Men coming to a close.

What If? Ep. 5&6 Marvel Zombies and Killmonger's Plan

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:57:41 +0000

This week we review episode 5 and 6 of What if? and seemingly odd in the Marvel Zombies episode was the need to make a plausible argument for a good episode in 25 minutes. Killmonger's Plan actually coming to fruition is a chef's kiss and a great move forward for the series.

What If? The Broken Heart of Doctor Strange

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays Review of Episode 4 of What If? we enter the paralleled storyline where if Doctor Strange had broke his heart and not his hands. What lengths of sacrifice will Strange go to just to save the one he loves

Excessively and Openly Cultured w/ Erika Hardison-Creator of Fabulize Mag and the Crime Noir Comic Entanglement

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Today I sit with Erika Hardison Creator Fabulize Mag an online publication based on culture, but Erika wears many hats. She had her first comic "Entanglement" published in the Crime Noir Anthology "Noir is the new Black". Even then, she runs the Facebook and Clubhouse group called My Superheroes are Black. We also talk about the fears faced by Blerd Girls and the need for more Comic Conventions for POC creators.

The Broadening of Mythos w/ Greg Anderson Elysee-Creator of Is'nana the Were Spider

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays Episode I sit down with Greg Anderson Elysee, Creator of Is'Nana the Were-Spider as we talk about the dichotomy between the Mythology created by Anansi (Is'Nana's Father) and a range of mythos that have consumed legend in how they were told. We also speak on Folklores appeal to comics as well as his take on an aspect with XMen continuity that people seem to forget.

What If? The Case of S.H.E.I.L.D. and the Lost Avengers Initiative

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:15:55 +0000

This week on the Faqs Project we review Episode 3 of What If? the alternate timeline series in the MCU. This installment revolves around Nick Fury inception of the Avengers Initiative, but things go awry as it turns into an all out Murder Mystery. Before that, we talk about the week that Marvel had with Trailers for Eternals and Spider-Man dropping as well as early great reviews for Shang-Chi. Also, a huge thanks to all the fans as we hit 2k downloads.

Why Indie is Beneficial...w/Brian Wycoff Lambert of Wingless Comics

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays episode I sit down with Brian Lambert of Wingless comics and talk about the recent chess moves being made by comic creators who have made either the jump to Substack, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and more after working with the Big 2 Marvel and DC. Also, DC's now big push into the digital comic market channeling a new audience at Webtoons.

What If? T'Challa and the Guardians of the Galaxy

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Heartfelt Tribute as Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa proves a worthy intersectionality as he replaces Peter Quill in becoming Star Lord and leading the Guardians of the Galaxy. I saw it as 5 What If's in one episode as so many surprises came to light in the episode.

Marvel meets Robotech-What If? and Captain Carter First Avenger

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Todays Episode, we dive into Marvel's debut of the What If? series on Disney plus and their first installment into What if Peggy Carter was the first Avenger? I'll breakdown the animation styling as well as the Multiversal shift given to us after the Loki series with Kang the Conqueror that is creating a new view of Storytelling based off the What If? Comic series debuted in the late 1970's

The Right Director for the Job-A Suicide Squad Honest Spoiler Review

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:05:58 +0000

Todays Episode I give a Honest Review of James Gunn's venture into DC territory with the newly released Suicide Squad and how he managed to take multiple pieces used from not only this movie but the previous Suicide Squad iteration and make it his own. The Introduction of some new characters and their power scales made for an entertaining movie.

Finessing over Principle w/ Chatty Patty of The Black Ramen Podcast

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Long awaited sit down with Chatty Patty of the Black Ramen Podcast who is one of the most honest content creators on the planet as we got to talk about the current Scarlett Johansson Disney Contract situation, Hate over Masters of the Universes Female Lead, Inclusivity dilemmas at POC comic cons, and The current timeline of excellent news within comics and anime as it pertains to pop culture.

The Culmination of Culture w/ Hilton George: Founder and CEO of BlerdCon

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays Episode I talk with Hilton George Founder of BlerdCon as we navigate the history of BlerdCon in its inception as well as the precautions in directing one of the hottest Comic cons in the country after a season on hold due to covid. BlerdCon has always held the black nerd perspective as priority first and Hilton guides us on how the future for cons can take shape as he gets ready to open the doors again this year.

Fantasy Concept and Creation w/ Jeffrey L. Johnson Jr. Author of The Ennead:The Rule of Nine

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays Episode of the Faqs Project, I talk with Jeffrey L Johnson Jr. creator and Author of Ennead The Rule of Nine and Epic Fantasy Tale which conquers the diverse playing field of world building, stigmas around monarchy, and stepping away from your past in a violent dominion ruled by 9 families who have not yet known their purpose.

The 7 Year Return w/ D'ante Colbert author of The Nekros

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:31:52 +0000

Todays Episode of the Faqs Project, I have the Founder of Soapbox Creative and Author of the Nekros D'ante Colbert on the pod as we talk about the continuing storyline inside his Dark Fantasy tale where mystical and yet horrifying creatures who arrive like clockwork into the village of Atun have decided to show their faces early.

May your Direction be your projection w/ Jonathan Armour of Open Gate Studios

Sat, 22 May 2021 04:27:41 +0000

Todays Episode we talk with Jonathan Armour of Open Gate Studios who has found a niche in directing Live Action anime adaptations with his web series "Brothers". We also get into the Atlanta Film Industry and surprising passion projects in which he wants to create.

Castlevania: The Epilogue

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

I have a a confession, in making the broad term that the expectations for Video game Adaptations are that you have to look at them at face value. I neglected mentioning Castlevania and this season as a finale and a series as a whole did not disappoint.

Build, Adapt, and Build some more w/ Lawrence King of Constant Hustle Comics

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:24:23 +0000

Today's Episode of The FAQs project, I talk with Lawrence King Founder of Constant Hustle Comics about his means of building catalog of great characters and stories for his imprint. Making relatable storylines based on real life and why his character of Avery the Astonishing is considered the flag bearer for his company.

Be Careful what you ask for?!-Invincible Finale Review

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:40:34 +0000

For everything that we Invincible Fans have been asking for when this was being developed not finalized in this first season and now the renewal of even more seasons. The Tales and Adaptations of Mark Grayson and Omni-Man have definitely peaked our interest going into next season. Here what I feel we may expect SOON from the series...

Lower your Expectations-A Mortal Kombat Review

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:31:16 +0000

After watching the newest installment of Mortal Kombat I wonder if we have fallin out of balance to being entertained with video game adaptations or just think too deeply. Beyond how I think of the movie, hype reigns the day.

ALL CAPS Webcomic w/ Troy Jeffrey Allen, Maia "Crown" Williams, Sean Anthony Mack, and Deron Bennett

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Special Partynerdz/The Faqs Project exclusive as I talk to the creators of the newly released free downloadable Webcomic ALL CAPS. A comic dedication to the life and career of Daniel Dumile otherwise known as MF DOOM. The Full Web Comic can be found at www.Createtheculture.Today

The Ballad of Isaiah Bradley-A Falcon and the Winter Soldier Persepctive

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays Episode of The Faqs Project we look into the latest look at Falcon and the Winter soldier and consider the contrast between 2 heroes Steve Rogers and Isaiah Bradley and the means within todays Military could they have both coexisted.

What a time to be alive!....

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Somethin different, somethin new as I bring light to the recent events that consist within Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Invincible, and the Snyder Cut. The Racial and political backdrops in comics that trigger constants hot takes and how we got here.

Hometown Hero w/ Trayce Sands of Impound Comics

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Todays Episode of The Faqs Project we welcome Trayce Sands of Impound comics to the show where we discuss the success of The Origin of Impound and what to expect in the next installment. Furthermore we dive into the culture within his hometown of Sacramento California that shaped his story. Plus, having the ability to interject todays climate and true to life storylines to bring importance around his characters.

Unchained Creativity w/ Ethan Murphy of Echelon Graphic Novels

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Today on The Faqs Project I welcome Ethan Murphy Founder of Echelon Graphic Novels as we discuss his development deal with Platinum Studios who gave us Men in Black and Cowboys and Aliens. Also, we talk about how Marvel and DC have made a living on humanizing OP characters and how in the past 3 years we've seen the rise of the Female Protagonist in shows like Watchmen and Lovecraft Country as well as the difference between Graphic Novels and Modern Day Comic Books.

Elements of Nightfall w/ Brian Wycoff-Lambert and Malachi Bailey of Wingless Comics

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Todays episode of The Faqs Project I sit down with Wingless Comics own Brian Lambert and Malachi Bailey as we discuss their second installment to the highly acclaimed series Nightfall. This is also a collaboration with Concept Moon Studios and Constant Hustle Comics. More so we get into not only what it takes to write powerful characters but the many influences that fueled their style of writing like Anime, Soap Operas, and you guessed it Comic Books..

Godhood and the Social Network w/ Tyler Forrest Martin-Founder of Godhood Comics

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This Episode of The FAQs Project we welcome Founder of Godhood Comics-Tyler Forrest Martin and dive into the world of The Antagonists and the impact social media has meant to the Indie Comic Book Creator. We also get into the work of Indie Publishing with his newly acquired distribution with Black Sands Publishing and many exclusives for 2021.

Because I Can! w/ Joshua Leonard-Creator of Team Supreme

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Today I welcome Joshua Leonard animator for Leonard Studios and Netflix and also creator of the soon to be developed cartoon Team Supreme which focuses on a crew of kid superheroes and although disabled they harness their power from their range of abilities. We also discuss fellow artists and animator who guided him on this path as well as recent submission in the Art of change Kickstarter involving the recently passed John Lewis and his intertwined connection to the story

Tall Tales and Legends w/ Grae Williams-Founder of Mayke

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:18:19 +0000

Today I welcome Grae Williams founder of @wearemayke as we talk about the idea of developing a Folk story in John Henry into a comic book graphic novel. We also dive into the mythologies and old tales that may have exaggerated to create the stories we know and love.

The Devils in the Details w/ TJ Sterling of Rae Comics

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week I have Great Comic Creator TJ Sterling of Rae Comics and creator of Okemus as we talk about his highly successful Kickstarter in 2020, the perceived monotony brought forth by comic fans that can’t comprehend when certain storylines dive into other genres, and the politics of comic cons when it comes to selling your books.

It's All Perception w/ Michael Simeon

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This Episode I sat down with Michael Simeon aka the @blackgaycomicgeek as we discuss there are pros and cons behind comic writers adding their formulas to movies, how Lovecraft Country proved to be a catalyst for his YouTube channel, and how lgbt characters have been added for forced diversity or in some cases not wanting to integrate into popular franchises.

Y'all Hatin leads to Monetization w/ Fantastic Frankey

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:12:57 +0000

This week I sit down with our friend Fantastic Frankey where we jump into her career in Content creation as well as Gatekeeping in the nerd/blerd industry, issues in diversity, challenging any and everyone in her comment section, and finally her newest collaboration with Facebook.

The Rose that grew from Konkret w/ Lonzo Starr of Konkret Comics

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

First Podcast of 2021, I sit down with Lonzo Starr of Konkret Comics where we talk about not only the origins of Konkret comics, but also the recent expansion plans set in motion fro the juggernaut indie comic book label.

Quarantine and Mary Jane All over the place w/ Acevane

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:05:00 +0000

Last podcast of 2020 and I got to talk shop with the Multitalented Hip Hop artist/Comedian/Content Creator Acevane on the Faqs Project. We talked about the inspiration behind the Quarantine and Mary Jane series, and his newest venture with Artists Justin Richburg and Michael Doughty a web series called The All over the place show strictly to Youtube. Lastly, we get into the mindset of creators in early animated cartoons and how they create black characters in a stereotypical fashion. I'll be honest this episode we was cutting up and cracking jokes the entire time.

Fairy Tales, Fables, and Fantasy w/ Sebastian A. Jones of Stranger Comics

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Special Christmas Episode as Sebastian A. Jones of Stranger Comics gives us the origin of Niobe and the vast language and sound within scribing an Epic Fantasy Graphic Novel. We also dig into Stranger Comics newest story "Ruining Christmas" about the lore and real tales of 2 elves living in the North Pole.

The Grand Duchess of Tech w/ Tatiana King-Jones

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Today I sit down with @forallnerds Co-Host Tatiana King-Jones as we talk about her career in writing, being a Blerd at Howard University, and the organic camaraderie between Dj Ben Hameen and herself. From its inception of the Fan Bros. transitioning into For All Nerds and the everlasting influence of Podcast Pioneer Combat Jack.

The Archivist w/Joe Conzo

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:45:34 +0000

Today I sit down with Legendary Hip Hop Photographer Joe Conzo breaking down the origin in the South Bronx that took place within the birth of Hip Hop and unbeknownst to him as a teen documenting the beginnings of a genre in Rap that we know and love.

No Monoliths in Sci-Fi w/ Jason Michael Primrose

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

I sit back with Jason Michael Primrose as we discuss creating the intricacies of Sci-Fi writing and differentiating aliens worlds, comparing literature to comic books, and building language among characters. Also, our takes on certain storylines in Sci-fi that become popular over the years

Fandom has Evolved w/ Gervase Peterson

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:18:25 +0000

Special Episode with Gervase Peterson revolving around the evolution of Fandom from his time on the hit show "Survivor" to present day in the all seeing eye of social media. We also get in the impending Streaming Wars as Warner Bros. has proved to be he first major movie studio to pull the trigger and go streaming as well as Gervase's newest movie "Stealing a Survivor"

"You can't insult my Intellect" w/Denaun Porter of D-12

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:41:43 +0000

In this episode, I'm joined by D-12's own and fellow comic head Denaun Porter where we bring up constructs between Comic Book mediums and Feature Film, A deep dive in Blue Marvel's Origin, the creation of new superheroes in the genre, and the dismissive interpretation to the word "Nerd".

The Collection of Vintage Hip Hop w/DJ Ross One

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:43:08 +0000

Ross Schwartzman aka DJ Ross One is multidimensional in the fact that he is not only an International DJ. Ross is a curator and collector of all things Hip Hop and we get to not only talk about our time working together in Nightclubs, but how he came about the idea of his book Rap Tees based on his love of vintage hip hop concert t-shirts and recently his collection of 80's Boombox's was Constructed into a work of art called the "Wall of Boom"

The Business Of Anime w/Ill Brown

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:22:41 +0000

In the Inaugural Episode, I talk with Ill Brown VP of Operations for Noir Caesar. Noir Caesar may be one of the top producers of Manga in the country and now forging deeper into the world of anime makes this Black Owned company a force to be reckoned with. We also discuss Ill Brown's current projects as a Hip Hop Producer and his time as Co-Host of the Beat The Block Podcast where Artists detail there mental obstacles while working in the music business.

Welcome to the FAQs Project

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 22:32:39 +0000

In an effort to journal some of our biggest creators, writers, artists, and celebs to find out exactly what about Blerd, Nerd, and Geek culture that has proven to be the catalyst in their lives. For myself, it has allowed me to look more inward at any similarities we may have with one another. I hope to be true in my conversations in which is ever evolving, but I also want the audience to know that they aren't that much different than anyone else. So the FAQs project will be place where you can experience the uniqueness in anyone.