Pages and Panels #113: Sheldon Vella/Jed MacKay and Vault of Spiders #1

On this, the return episode of Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creators Sheldon Vella and Jed MacKay to talk about their entry in Vault of Spiders #1 from Marvel Comics. Sheldon and Jed teamed up for the story of Final Galaxy Battle! This is an epic 8 page story featuring their take on the live action version of the Japanese Spider-Man in his final battle with Professor Monster. Jed and Sheldon discuss telling a story in 8 pages, working together and how to bring this version of Spider-Man into the comics. A huge thanks to the two for coming on to talk about the issue and their work. You can find Vault of Spiders #1 one in stores and online now.

For more from Sheldon Check Out

Sheldon on Twitter

Sheldon’s Website

For more from Jed Check Out

Jed’s Twitter

Jed’s Wordpress

Super Comic Battle Wars: Season 1 Finale. The Battle of 2017

Super Comic Battle Wars: Season 1. Episode 9 - The Battle of November 2017

Super Comic Battle Wars: Season 1. Episode 8. The Battle of October 2017

Super Comic Battle Wars: Season 1, Episode 7 - The Battle of September 2017

Super Comic Battle Wars: The Battle of August 2017

Super Comic Battle Wars: The Battle of July 2017

Super Comic Battle Wars: The Battle of June 2017

Kyle's Top 5 Books and Honorable Mentions 

Matt'sTop 5 Books and Honorable Mentions 

Riley'sTop 5 Books and Honorable Mentions 

Super Comic Battle Wars: Season 1. Episode 3. The Battle of May 2017

Episode 3 of Super Comic Battle Wars: The Battle of May 2017

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Super Comic Battle Wars #2: The Battle of April 2017

On this, the second episode of SUPER COMIC BATTLE WARS we welcome you back to the most super of comic battle wars. Each host brings their top 5 favorite comics of the month then they battle it out in the most super of battles to create the list of the best comics in history ever of April 2017. 

 If you are too lazy or impatient or your heart can't handle surprises I have posted out lists below. To get the final list you will have to listen though, or ask a friend, or possible check your local news. Just listen. 

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Super Comic Battle Wars: The Battle of March 2017

On this, the first episode of SUPER COMIC BATTLE WARS we introduce you to the most super of comic battle wars. Each host brings their top 5 favorite comics of the month then they battle it out in the most super of battles to create the list of the best comics in history ever of March 2017. 

So this is a first episode so bare with us as we figure out some of the logistics and format or just check in at episode 3 and lie later and tell people you have been listening since the beginning. No one will know! or care. If you are too lazy or impatient or your heart can't handle surprises I have posted out lists below. To get the final list you will have to listen though, or ask a friend, or possible check your local news. Just listen. 

Kyle

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1. Jughead: The Hunger
2. Headlopper #5
3. Space Riders Galaxy of Brutality #1
4. Action Comics 976
5. The Visitor #2

Matt

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1. Royal City #1
2. Grass Kings #1
3. Underwinter #1
4. Judge Dredd: Cry of the Werewolf
5. All-Star Batman #8

Ian

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1. Paper Girls #12
2. Sex Criminals #17
3. Green Valley #6
4. Injection #11
5. Spider-Man #14

Pages and Panels #112: Nick Antosca and Channel Zero: Candle Cove

On this episode of Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creator Nick Antosca to talk about creating and writing on Channel Zero: Candle Cove on SyFy. The first season of Channel Zero focused on a child psychologist who returns home to investigate the mysterious children's television show Candle Cove and its connection to the death of children, including his brother, in the 80's. Nick talks about pacing a 6 episode season, effective horror, and character development. A huge thanks to Nick for coming on and talking about his work and Channel Zero. Be sure to check out the first season of Channel Zero on SyFy now. 

For more from Nick check out these links! 

Nick on Twitter
Nick's Published Work on Amazon

Pages and Panels #111: Malachi Ward/Matt Sheean and Ancestor

On this episode Kyle is joined by creators Malachi Ward and Matt Sheean to talk about their recently collected Image series, Ancestor. The series originally was serialized in Brandon Graham and Emma Rios' Island anthology and now has been collected into a stand alone trade. Matt and Malachi discuss working in the serialized format, framing panels, working as a team, pace and developing characters in a story that takes place in a short amount of time (relatively speaking, go read the story!). A huge thanks to Matt and Malachi for taking the time to discuss the series and their process. Ancestor is out both in stores and online now! 

For more from Matt and Malachi check out these links! 

Ancestor on Comixology
Matt on Twitter
Matt's Store
Malachi on Twitter
Malachi's Store. 

Pages and Panels #110: Tillie Walden and On A Sunbeam

On this episode of Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creator Tillie Walden to talk about her web series On A Sunbeam. Releasing each Wednesday, On A Sunbeam explores the character Mia's past at a boarding school and her present on a building restoration crew and the beautiful world and space always around her. Tillie discusses tackling a weekly web comic, managing information in storytelling, and the ability to simplify your style. A huge thanks to Tillie for coming on to talk her process and On A Sunbeam. Be sure to check out the series each and every Wednesday. 

For more from Tillie check out these links! 

 

On a Sunbeam Website
Tillie's Website
Tillie's Patreon
Tillie on Twitter  

Pages and Panels #109: Wren McDonald and SP4RX

 On this episode of Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creator Wren McDonald to talk about his new comic SP4RX. It’s a story of an off the grid hacker named SP4RX who lives in a cyber punk future with class dived society. During the course of a job SP4RC finds himself pulled into the diabolical plot of mega corporation looking to weaponize the poor with their cybernetic implants. Wren talks about tacking his first long form story, the art of mineralization, hand lettering and telling a story in each panel.  A huge thanks to Wren for taking the time to talk about his process and the series. SP4RX will be available from Nobrow Press this December. Wren will be at NYCC 2016 this week, the Massachusetts Independent Comic Expo and Comic Arts Brooklyn if you want to pick up an early comic of the book.  

For More From Wren Check Out The Links Below

Pre-Order SP4RX
Wren's Website
Wren's Tumblr
Wren on Twitter 

Pages and Panels #108: Austin James and Hollow Mountain: The Long Shadow

On this episode on Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creator Austin James to talk about his series Hollow Mountain. The successful Kickstarter project, now Buño book is about the journey of Nicolas, an amnesiac boy, and a young girl named Roz through the land of Paeroa. Joined by Gebs, an ape man, and a talking backpack the group works to avoid the pursuit of the Cloaks, creatures who destroyed Roz’s home and have unknown intentions. Austin talks building the story out from a short comic, building the lore of the series, introducing breaks in the story to enhance pacing and writing kids. A huge thanks to Austin for taking the time to discuss the series and his process. Be sure to check out Hollow Mountain: The Long Shadow which you can read and purchase online now! 

For more from Austin check out these links! 

Hollow Mountain to Buy
Read Hollow Mountain Online
Austin on Twitter

Pages and Panels #107: Tom Parkinson-Morgan and Kill Six Billion Demons

On this episode of Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creator Tom Parkinson-Morgan to talk about his series Kill Six Billion Demons. The series follows Allison who is transported to the ancient city of Throne and must deal with angels, monsters, demons and gods in an effort to save her boyfriend. Tom discusses storytelling, web comics, not over explaining magic and laughs at the idea of a Ghostbusters debate. A huge thanks to Tom for taking the time to talk about his series and the process of comics. Be sure to check out Kill Six Billion Demons available from Image Comics in stores and online now! 

For more from Tom check out these links!!

Kill Six Billion Demons Website
Tom on Twitter
Tom's Patreon

Pages and Panels #106: Jenn Woodall and Marie + Worrywart

On this episode of Pages and Panels, Kyle is joined by creator Jenn Woodall to talk about his comic Marie + Worrywart. Marie + Worrywart is a "comic dealing with the intrusiveness and pervasiveness of anxiety." Jenn discusses creating the look of worrywart, creating with anxiety, ultra violent magical schoolgirls and is yet someone else not on board with Ghostbusters 2. a huge thanks to Jenn for coming on to talk her comics and process. Be sure to buy and read Marie + Worrywart available online now!

For more from Jenn check out the links below! 

Jenn's Digital Store
Jenn on Twitter
Jenn's Tumblr