The Comic Source is the title of a group of podcasts focusing on comic books. It includes The Comic Source Podcast, The Top Cow Chronology Project, Creator Interviews, Convention Coverage and so much more. Grab your headphones and join us today!
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - The Dead Shall Rise
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Jace talks to Joshua Viola co-owner of BitBot media and co-writer of the forthcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - The Dead Shall Rise prequel graphic noveil. It has been decades since any new Soul Reaver content has been released. No Joshua along with co-writer Angie Hodapp and artist Juan Samu are bring a prequel story to life featuring the fan-f…
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Jace is joined by writer Sean Wood to chat about his campaign for The Fog Within #3. It's Sean's first comic work and he chats about the impetus of the story and they inspiration for the story. The guys also talk a bit about the theme of family that runs throughout the title.
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Jace and Rocky discuss the DC solicitations for November 2024. It starts off with the nature of solicitations themselves and how they are a double edge sword and a bit of a necessary evil. With the All In initiative, there are several new series that have been revealed along with their creative teams. From the return of the Justice League in Justic…
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Beneath Spotlight with Steven S. DeKnight - A Comixology Origina
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Jace chats with writer/producer/director Steven S. DeKnight about his Comixology Original Graphic Novel, Beneath. Steven is a very talented story teller who has worked on genre defining shows such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel and Smallville. He is the creator of the Starz show Spartacus, where he also served as showrunner. His experience work…
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The Complete Adventures of Roswell, Little Green Man Zoop Spotlight with Bill Morrison
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Jace chats with the super talented Bill Morrison about his Zoop campaign for The Complete Adventures of Roswell, Little Green Man. You may know Bill's work from the longest running TV series of all-time, The Simpsons. He also had a hand in the creation and production of Futurama, and served as creative director for Bongo comics. It was during his t…
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Tom King Is Teaming Up With Ryan Sook To Determine Who Is The Best DC Bare Knuckle Brawler
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Recently announced by DC Comics, Tom King is teaming up with superstar artist Ryan Sook on a six-issue mini series focused on Black Canary to determine who is the best hand to hand fighter in the DC Universe. From the press release below we can see that her primary foe will be Lady Shiva. It comes as no surprise that Shiva will be the antagonist as…
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Jace and Rocky talk about the DC titles for the week of August 13, 2024 Action Comics lives up to the action with an all out action-packed issue, while Hal uses every weapon in the book except his ring as he tries to escape from Amanda Waller. Will the weapons he escapes with allow the heroes to fight back effectively against Waller? The Gotham By …
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Jace chats with the co-writers and co-creators of Ramgod from Massive Publishing. Brothers Morgan Rosenblum and Owen Rosenblum give us an overview of the world of Ramgod. The titular sport in the title is, in fact, the world's most dangerous sport and a second chance at athletic stardom for cop, Clint Bowler. it is also a way to finally connect wit…
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Jace is joined by writer Matthew Rosenberg for a chat about DC vs Vampires: World War V. The big battle has been fought ... and the world lost. Now in the midst of a cold war with an uneasy truce, where does the conflict go from here? With Damian Wayne making his own plans and seeming to want to be on neither side, the stage is set for the end of t…
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Detective Comics Preview With Tom Taylor -SDCC 2024
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Jace chats with writer Tom Taylor about his upcoming Detective Comics run this October for DC All In. We learn that there is something "integral" about Batman that ties into his origin that Tom will explore. It's always a challenge to go back and add to an origin so many years later, but Taylor seems confident that he has found something additive t…
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Fourth World Preview With Ram V - SDCC 2024
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Ram V sits down with Jace at SDCC 2024 and talks about how personal the Fourth World story he's crafting will be. Also Ram mentions how his Fourth World story will be the most connected this corner of the DC Universe has ever been to the main continuity of the DCU. A mystery villain coupled with familiar DC characters in addition to the New Gods, t…
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Dreamer Spotlight With Nicole Maines - SDCC 2024
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Jace chats with Nicole Maines at SDCC 2024 about Mark Waid calling her out on a panel by wondering out loud how she "got so damn good so fast!" They also talk about Dreamer's role in Absolute Power and the similarities Dreamer shares with Jon Kent.
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Action Comics, Justice League, Absolute Power and Batman & Robin: Year One With Mark Waid
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Jace sat down with Mark Waid at SDCC 2024 to talk about his upcoming weekly run on Action Comics. Also the long-awaited return of the Justice League, including the Watch Tower satellite, raises the question of who is on the team. Maybe the better question is, who isn't on the team. Mark also touches on the Absolute Power event and his excitement to…
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Poison Ivy Spotlight with G. Willow Wilson - SDCC 2024
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Jace had a chance to sit down with G. Willow Wilson at SDCC 2024 and chat about all things Poison Ivy. From her somewhat two-dimensional roots as a character to perhaps the most relevant mission of any DC character with the current state of the natural world and climate shift, it's clear that G. Willow has a unique handle on Pamela. With so many di…
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Jace chats with co-creator of the Winds of Numa Sera, Morgan Rosenblum about the Kickstarter campaign for the board game based on the Dark Horse Original Graphic Novel. Morgan chats about the various iterations of the game as it has gone through development. He explains the multiple win conditions and other attributes of the game that make it infin…
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Expecting The Unexpected Press Room with Ronda Rousey - SDCC 2024
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Jace sits down with MMA World Champion Ronda Rousey, veteran comic artist Mike Deodato and AWA Studios Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso at SDCC 2024 to talk about the Kickstart Campaign for Expecting The Unexpected. Ronda talks about her journey to becoming a writer while Deodato talks about the collaboration that works specifically for this proj…
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Expecting The Unexpected Spotlight With Axel Alonso:
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Jace chats with AWA Studios Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso about the Kickstart Campaign for Expecting The Unexpected from MMA legend Ronda Rousey and veteran comic book artist Mike Deodato Jr. It's a wild action-packed story of an assassin on the run who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and wonders how she will go from taking life to bringin…
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Bad Idea, Odinn's Eye & More with Joshua Dysart and Tomas Giorello
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We had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Joshua Dysart and Tomas Giorello as Bad Idea HQ during San Diego Comic Con 2024. There was plenty of talk about Odinn's Eye and how the collaborative nature of the project elevated the work from both creators. Also some hints at a possible sequel. Plus Tomas chats a bit about the upcoming Planet…
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Jace and Rocky talk about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 7, 2024. It's not the best week with some titles leaning towards underwhelming, but the Absolute Power event marches on with tons of action. Plus Batman and Catwoman are trying to pull off a heist with huge stakes and things go about as badly as they could. We get the end of the …
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Absolute Batman Preview With Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder - SDCC 2024
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Jace chatted with Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder about the highly anticipated Absolute Batman at the recent San Diego Comic Con. The first of the rumored Absolute Universe titles to be seen, the development process for this version of Batman is very interesting. Snyder has talked at it at various times, and mentions it here, that using this version…
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Absolute Superman Preview With Jason Aaron - SDCC 2024
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Absolute Superman #1 - November 6th, Writer - Jason Aaron, Artist - Rafa Sandoval, Color Artist - Ulises Arreola Absolute Superman debuts in comic shops on November 6th, but writer Jason Aaron gives us some hints of what to expect live from SDCC 2024. Aaron discusses keeping the core of the character the same while creating a different backstory fo…
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At SDCC 2024 we attended the Energon Universe Press Room from Skybound. In attendance from the publisher were Senior VP/EIC Sean Mackiewicz, Chairman/Co-Founder Robert Kirkman, Artist Tom Reilly and writers Joshua Williamson and Daniel Warren Johnson. It was at last year's comic con that the Energon Universe really kicked into high gear with the pr…
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No/One Feature Film News, Radiant Black The Catalyst War & Audio Drama and Rogue Sun Tease
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Jace chats with the creative minds behind Black Market Narrative. From their action-packed Massive-Verse titles to the true crime noir feel on the streets of Pittsburgh that we get in No/One, it's clear that this group is at the top of their game. Kyle Higgins kicks it off with some exciting news about an upcoming No/One feature film that is going …
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Jace and Rocky talk about a very small week for DC Comics with only 3 titles dropping. We get the conclusion of the Red Hood story set in the Hill, plenty of Super-Pets abound in the Bitedentity Crisis and another Amazo robot is revealed in Task Force VII.
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SDCC 2024: Planet Death Spotlight with Derek Kolstad and Robert Venditti
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Jace chats with writers Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody) and Robert Venditti (Tankers, Hank Howard, Pizza Detective) about their upcoming project from Bad Idea, Planet Death. Kolstad gives the origin of the project and how it went from story treatment to comic while Venditti talks about the excitement of helping to adapt the story from the start. …
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DeMultiverse Phase 2 Spotlight with J.M. Matteis
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Jace welcomes writer J.M Dematteis back to the show to talk about the second phase of his DeMultiverse project. In case you aren't familiar, J.M. reminds us what each of the books is about and the guys dive a little bit into the themes of the stories. With incredible narratives, spectacular linework and gorgeous colors these are stories that offer …
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of July 24, 2024. It's the week of San Diego Comic Con so Jace kicks it off by wondering if this should be a skip week for the books as so much of the attention in the world of comics is focused on the biggest convention of the year. The guys then dive into the books as Absolute Power star…
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Jace chats with Sara Kenney and Kiana Firouz about the recently released She Could Fly Documentary Escape Game. Inspired by the incredible She Could Fly comic by Christopher Cantwell and Martin Morazzo this game is designed to help dispel the misinformation and cliches associated with OCD. Drawing from documentary style clips from real people who l…
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Massive Monday - The Introduction and SDCC 2024 Plans
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Jace chats with Michael Calero and Kevin Roditeli from Massive Publishing about what sets them apart from other publishers. Also, they chat about some of the partnerships they have had so far and their upcoming partnership with Devil's Due for the Disavowed series that will make it's debut with an ashcan at SDCC 2024. Plus what other plans and excl…
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ALL IN & Absolute Universe Creative Teams Confirmed In DC's October Solicits
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Jace and Rocky breakdown the October solicitations from DC Comics. With the release of these not only has DC confirmed the rumored creative teams for the new Absolute Universe, they have also revealed the new creative teams for many titles in the main line. Several titles will have the same creative teams returning and with few exceptions these see…
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SDCC 2024 Preview I Know What You Need with Julia Marchese
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Jace is joined by filmmaker Julia Marchese to chat about her short-film, I Know What You Need. Made through Stephen King's “Dollar Baby” program, the film is styled as a 1970s after school special and uniquely, was actually shot at the University of Maine, in the exact locations mentioned in the story. The film has played in festivals worldwide, ea…
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Unico: Awakening Spotlight with Samuel Sattin
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Jace welcome writer Samuel Sattin to the show to talk about his reimagining of the classic Osamu Tezuka mange Unico. A daunting task for any writer, we talk with Samuel about the challenge of ensuring his story honors the original story of the "Godfather of Manga". The guys also chat about the universal themes of the story and the brilliance of Tez…
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Jace is joined by Tommy Vargas from Factory Entertainment to chat about the exclusives that will be available at SDCC 2024 and on the website all during Comic Con Week also. Plus tommy talks about the role Factory Entertainment plays in the collectible marketplace and how everyone at the company is a fan first. This helps ensure that the collectibl…
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The Big Burn Spotlight With Joe Henderson
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Jace welcomes writer Joe Henderson to the show to chat about his debut DSTLRY title The Big Burn. Joe is re-teaming with artist and fellow storyteller Lee Garbett to give us the ultimate heist story. What do you do when the devil has your soul, hell is a casino and you are a master thief? You recruit a crew of your fellow damned criminals and you p…
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Curse Words Concept Album Kickstarter Spotlight with Charles Soule
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Jace welcomes Charles Soule back to the show to chat about his incredible concept album for Curse Words. Drawing from Charles's extensive background in music the album draw from many influences to bring the wild and humorous story that is Curse Words to life in song. Charles talks about his musical journey which began at the age of 3 with the violi…
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Jace and Ricky chat about the DC books for the week of July 17, 2024. Superman ties into Absolute Power in the best possible way and we get a look at how the event is impacting a lot of different characters. We return to the Dark Knights of Steel corner of the DC universe for the start of a very dark tale and Hellblazer continues his dark journey a…
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"Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire" with Michael Hirsh: The Comic Source
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Jace welcomes Michael Hirsh to the show to chat about his book Animation Nation. Michael is the award-winning creator of many animated TV series that have left an indelible mark on pop culture. He shares his journey that led him to animation at a relatively young age, give his thoughts on the best advice for the aspiring animators of today and talk…
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ProgCore Fantasy: Dark Age of Theer Spotlight with Todd Stashwick
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Jace is joined by actor, writer and self-described nerd boy, Todd Stashwick to talk about his Kickstarter Campaign for Progcore Fantasy: The Dark Age of Theer. This is an EPIC crowdfunding effort filled to overflowing with multiple layers of fantasy greatness designed to immerse its community in the joy of storytelling. Starting with a foundation o…
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of July 10, 2024. The second volume of Primer arrives and does not disappoint. Green Lantern is writer Jeremy Adams at his finest showing DC why he should be getting a lot more work. Action Comics kicks off a new era that feels very fun, while the latest chapter of Absolute Power is a bit …
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DeMultiverse Debut Issues Spotlight: The Comic Source
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To celebrate the launch of the DeMultiverse Phase 2, Jace and Rocky talk about the debut issues for each of the four series that were a part of the first DeMultiverse campaign; Layla in the Lands of After, Anyman, Godsend and Wisdom, plus the bonus book The Edward Gloom Mysteries. The guys talk about each story in depth including the overall themes…
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Conrad Van Cottonmouth Kickstarter Spotlight with Michael Connors
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Jace is joined by writer/artist Michael Connors to talk about his current Kickstarter campaign for Conrad Van Cottonmouth. A super-intelligent rabbit with the ability to teleport who find himself in a unique position to save the world. The guys chat about Michael's process, the story in general and Michael's hopes of turning this story into a franc…
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of July 3, 2024. We get the first issue of Absolute Power with Waller making a big move. The latest issue of Batman ties into Absolute Power also. The second issue of My Adventures of Superman ramps up the action while keeping the feel of the cartoon. Get details on these titles and more.…
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Gilt Frame Spotlight with Matt Kindt and Margie Kindt
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Matt Kindt returns to the show to chat about his upcoming project that he has co-written with his mother Margie, Gilt Frame. Drawing from a love of story and history that goes back to Matt's youth, that his mother helped foster, this murder mystery stars two characters that have a lot in common with the co-writers themselves. It's clear these two h…
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Sons of Star Trek Spotlight with Morgan Hampton
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Jace welcomes up and coming writer Morgan Hampton to the show to talk about his series Sons of Start Trek. So much of the recent story telling in the IDW Star Trek universe has dealt with legacy, family and fathers & sons, it's great to hear Morgan's take on his approach to this story. We also find out how Morgan found his own way to Star Trek thro…
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of June 25, 2024. We have the penultimate issue of Penguin where he seemingly loses everything but is it all a clever ruse? The last two chapters of the Brainiac event are hugely satisfying. A lot of books this week tie into Absolute Power which quicks off with a "Ground Zero" issue that sets the…
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Jace welcomes Mark Waid to the show to chat about all things Absolute Power. Mark gives his thoughts on the event as a classic big comic versus a villain spotlight as well as his thoughts on Amanda Waller as a villain. Mark also gives some insights on how the Absolute Power events we've seen so far tie together. What the consequences of this event …
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RISE follows Jonathan A. Prufrock as he comes face to face with the perils of the male ego while attempting to be super. The first two issues of this premium print comic combine for a whopping 74+ pages and explores one male's ego through the elevated life of a superhero attempting to navigate the pressures of what it really means to be a good man.…
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Jace chats with writer Dan Watters about Destro #1 from Skybound's Energon Universe. Teaming up with artist Andrei Bressan, Dan gives this debut tons of action while staying true to the character of Destro. Dan talks about leaning into the classic characterization of Destro and how easy the story flowed from start to finish. Plus he gives us some i…
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of June 18, 2024. Nightwing continues its final arc with the current creative team as Dick Grayson finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Jimmy OIsen may not be the best choice to save the world but you work with what you have in World's Finest and we get some fallout from Zur En-Arrh's acti…
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Kickstarter Spotlight
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Jace is joined by Skybound Editor Alex Antone to talk about the record-setting campaign for the G.I. Joe Compendium. A massive collection of four volumes collecting all the original G.I. Joe material produced by Marvel. With a campaign that has broken records on Kickstarter, it is clear that the fandom for G.I. Joe is as big as ever and you this de…
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