Word Balloon Podcast Kevin Keller's Creator Dan Parent, Gerry Conway Mike Gold & Anthony Tollin On DC's Bronze Age

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On this episode of Word Balloon, we talk with Archie Comics Writer/Artist Dan Parent , who created Kevin Keller, the New Kid In Riverdale, and after 3 nominations won the GLADD award this week. We talk about Kevin, and all the other great ideas that have made Archie Comics one of the most innovative publishers in comics.

Gerry Conway returns to talk about his days at DC Comics, from his first works starting in 1969, and his early 70's return that included a lot of work on Superman.

More Bronze Age DC talk with former colorist Anthony Tollin. Today Anthony is the publisher that is re-presenting the original stories of THE SHADOW, DOC SAVAGE, and other pulp heroes.Check out his catalog of books here.

We wrap up with Mike Gold, who was the editor of great books at First Comics like GRIMJACK JON SABLE AMERICAN FLAGG, and then brought a bunch of talent to DC in the 80's like Tim Truman, John Ostrander and Mike Baron for runs on THE FLASH, HAWKWORLD, SUICIDE SQUAD , WASTELAND and more! We talk about Mike's pop culture website COMICMIX , which is also getting into the business to help creators make their comic books dreams into reality.

Time Code

Dan Parent Starts 5:58

Gerry Conway Starts 25:35

Anthony Tollin Starts 1:31:40

Mike Gold Starts 2:29:13

Word Balloon Podcast Greg Rucka Jamal Igle & Charles Soule

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On this episode of Word Balloon, we check in with Greg Rucka , who with artist Rick Burchett and webmaster Eric Newsom have begun their Kickstarter campaign for the Web comic Lady Sabre and The Pirates Of The Ineffable Aether . As of this posting they have exceeded their initial goal, but as Greg points out that means there are more books that can be published beyond the 192 page OGN. We also discuss Greg & Michael Lrk's new Image comic Lazarus, which begins in late June.

Then fresh from his FCBD signing in Chicago we catch up with Jamal Igle . His new female hero Molly Danger also had a successful kickstarter campaign, and now the character made her print debut in Action Lab's FCBD book. We talk about how Jamal created the character, what he learned fom his KS experience, and what's next for both Jamal & Molly Danger.

Writer Charles Soule makes his Word Balloon debut, talking about his current work at DC (Swamp Thing & Red Lanterns) Marvel (Thunderbolts) and 2 exciting creator owned projects from Archaia (Strange Attractors out next week), and Oni Press (Letter 44 coming in October)

Word Balloon Podcast C2E2 Coverage and Kickstarter Success With Mark Schultz, Greg Pak & Jonathan Coulton

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Our C2E2 coverage begins with floor interviews from Jimmy Palmiotti, Kyle Higgins, Doug Mahnke, and Scott Allie.

Then we check in with Mark Schultz who has a Kickstarter Campaign for a new collection THE ART OF MARK SCHULTZ CARBON and a hardcover edition of XENOZOIC.

More Kickstarter talk with Greg Pak & Jonathan Coulton as they combine their musical and comic book talents for the graphic novel CODE MONKEY SAVE WORLD.

We wrap up with the C2E2 Podcast panel featuring Wendi Friedman (Double Page Spread) Stevie Disme (Comic Book Queers) Chris Marshall ( Collected Comics Library ) Brian Pants Christman ( Comic Geek Speak ) , and Mike Pfeiffer ( Most People are DJs )

Time Cues

Jimmy Palmiotti 3:10

Kyle Higgins 15:48

Doug Mahnke 25:52

Scott Allie 38:34

Mark Schultz 50:51

Pak & Coulton 1:19:36

Podcasters 1:59:33

Word Balloon Podcast Daniel Way On Gun Theory and Marvel's Thunderbolts

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Writer Daniel Way returns to talk about his and artist Jon Proctor's Kickstarter campaign to finish their 2003 Crime comic Gun Theory.

We talk about the books 10 year journey to completion, and other creator owned ideas brewing in Way's mind, as his 10 year relationship with Marvel Comics is coming to a close.

We also discuss his run on Marvel's Thunderbolts. The Red Hulk Genral Thunderbolt Ross, leading a black opps para military group of Marvels who usually work alone. Elektra The Punisher Venom Deadpool and others.

Word Balloon Podcast Ethan VanSciver Dan Jolley and Superman at 75 with Grant Morrison Geoff Johns Alex Ross Jeph Loeb Greg Rucka and Kurt Busiek

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On today's Word Balloon, Ethan Van Sciver talks about drawing BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT. He also looks back at his GREEN LANTERN run, and his point of view on today's comic market.

Writer Dan Jolley discusses the return of his character BLOODHOUND once a 2004 DC book, now resurrected for Dark Horse with a new story starting in Dark Horse Presents #23 this month followed by a June trade collecting the original 12 issue run.

Finally we celebrate Superman's 75th anniversary with clips from past WB interviews featuring creators who've had great runs writing and drawing the man of steel. Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Alex Ross, Jeph Loeb, Greg Rucka and Kurt Busiek.