https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-comics--6485212enVisual ArtsCopyright James Viscardihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8e3361d1e38120eac69d4dc76709beb6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-comics--6485212Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:38:23 +0000James ViscardiJames Viscardifeeds@spreaker.comComic creator interviews beamed directly into your ears. Learn the ins and out of the comics industry from those trying to break in, are already in, and have been in the business for a while. Host Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image...trueaf89763a-c99a-5d09-9c71-724ab64022b7episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/image-comics-sdcc-2026-the-future-of-comics--734538135c13aaa5-a1fb-4dad-8d8b-bd9d9861fb6eTue, 04 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0000James ViscardiRecorded live at San Diego Comic-Con, Jim Viscardi sits down with Doug Wagner, Michael Walsh, Tyler Boss, Curt Pires, and Jonathan Ball to talk about the all the fun projects they have coming out and their thoughts on being a creator in the industry....3717truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/image-comics-sdcc-2026-storytelling-genre-and-crafting-unforgettable-comics--73401407cc68d4fb-ca7e-4f55-aec0-10cc0b069770Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0000James ViscardiRecorded live at San Diego Comic-Con, Jim Viscardi brings together Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Chris Condon, Wes Craig and Tyler Kirkham for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, genre and the work that goes into creating unforgettable comics....3285truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/image-comics-sdcc-2026-artists-unleashed--73291390 If you're a creative, this episode is for you.]]>495d5902-48e5-4f2a-aca5-1eb4cdb13228Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0000James ViscardiRecorded live at San Diego Comic-Con, Jim Viscardi brings together Skottie Young, Daniel Warren Johnson, Ian Bertram, Caspar Wijngaard, Sanford Greene, and Sean Gordon Murphy for a wide-ranging conversation about making comics and developing an... If you're a creative, this episode is for you.]]>3277truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/image-comics-sdcc-2026-comics-characters-fans-will-love-or-hate-or-love-to-hate--73262551ffb385e2-aa8d-456a-a333-93fc2c70b832Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000James ViscardiThe next few episodes of Let's Talk Comics are going to sound a little different because we're coming to you live from San Diego Comic-Con! For the first panel in our SDCC series, Jim Viscardi is joined by Matt Rosenberg, Patrick Kindlon, John Layman,...2913truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seth-damoose-talks-what-it-takes-to-take-on-badrock--72603046d6032e82-dffc-4934-bd5e-f4a4448f54c2Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0000James ViscardiOn this episode of Let's Talk Comics, Jim Viscardi sits down with artist Seth Damoose to talk about his upcoming Image Comics series Badrock, created alongside legendary Youngblood creator Rob Liefeld. Seth is no stranger to Image Comics, having...2126false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-adlard-talks-of-the-earth-and-longevity-in-comics--71595221563ad91e-dfa9-473e-a2ed-c377515e472aThu, 23 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0000James ViscardiCharlie Adlard joins the show for a must listen episode with one of the greatest to ever do it. We get into how he broke into the industry and why building relationships and networking matter just as much to breaking in as the work itself. From there,...5435false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-rosenberg-on-building-a-world-without-humans-in-if-destruction-be-our-lot-taking-over-spawn--7119644736a9e5fb-e8ca-48f0-8f1b-a38112e64cfaWed, 08 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0000James ViscardiMATT ROSENBERG returns to Let's Talk Comics to talk about his new Image Comics series IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT. This one is a post-human story set in a world that didn't end…it just kept going without us, with robots (lots of robots). And at the...3955true140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aditya-bidikar-talks-in-your-skin-and-how-fandom-can-get-dangerous--7093383269f42c4b-fbaf-4519-aade-90295762d71bFri, 27 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0000James ViscardiAditya Bidikar joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about going from one of the most in-demand letterers in comics to stepping out as a writer with his new Image Comics series In Your Skin. We get into how he broke into the industry and why lettering...4309true139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lorenzo-de-felici-talks-going-dark-with-red-roots--708395161ce2723d-d422-4ee0-8f0b-88e96174be0aMon, 23 Mar 2026 21:36:00 +0000James ViscardiLorenzo De Felici joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about his new series Red Roots and why it represents a major shift in how he approaches storytelling. We dig into how keeping up a DeviantArt page got Robert Kirkman's attention (which then led to work...3848true138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-fleecs-talks-feral-s-next-arc-and-taking-bigger-risks--70308487b913ff93-287a-47c3-86bf-f8b8121d3102Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0000James ViscardiTony Fleecs accomplishes one of his personal goals, having his very own episode of Let's Talk Comics! This week, Tony and Jim talk about how his career has developed over the last few years. Everything from working with Ponies, what it took to launch...4867false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/geoff-johns-talks-ghost-machine-why-ongoing-stories-still-matter--70162455fdb0288b-998c-4df7-80ba-dc035cad73e6Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:17:00 +0000James ViscardiGeoff Johns joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about building Ghost Machine from the ground up and what it means to commit to long-form, creator-owned storytelling. We dive into how Geiger, Redcoat, Rook: Exodus, and Hyde Street were developed, why each...5065false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patrick-kindlon-talks-tigress-island-and-why-you-have-to-love-the-work--700480759deb86db-5f98-4d2a-8975-79e2b0edd208Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:57:00 +0000James ViscardiPatrick Kindlon joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about the craft behind his work, from breaking in through indie comics to building books like Frontiersman, Gehenna, and now Tigress Island. In this episode, Patrick digs into failing early, writing full...4432false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-wagner-talks-narco-the-materials-universe-and-why-writing-unsettling-comics-are-his-forte--698173510239c46d-2296-46a2-9507-13beed175caeThu, 05 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0000James ViscardiThis week on Let's Talk Comics, writer Doug Wagner joins the show for an in-depth conversation about crime storytelling and how creative discipline leads him to some of his best work The conversation digs into Wagner's work on Narco, his latest...2729false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-maclean-talks-pure-comics-energy-with-head-lopper-and-death-fight-forever--69540244d39c3253-d550-40de-889f-cd2241b9557dThu, 22 Jan 2026 00:40:00 +0000James ViscardiThis week on Let's Talk Comics, I'm joined by Andrew MacLean, the creator behind Head Lopper and one of the most distinctive voices in modern comics. We talk about Andrew's journey into comics, how his art and storytelling voice developed, and what it...4606false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brett-bean-talks-d-orc-and-making-the-comics-he-always-wanted--693604323c81b582-212f-4131-be4f-85503319ae32Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:49:00 +0000James ViscardiWe're kicking off the new year of Let's Talk Comics with creator Brett Bean. Brett joins the show to talk about the long road that led him back to comics. He shares how working in video games, animation, and other creative industries helped shape his...2763false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/year-end-special-why-creator-owned-comics-matter-more-than-ever--692560799350d6ec-efc8-4316-b3d1-c7ea3f41601cWed, 31 Dec 2025 01:32:00 +0000James ViscardiThis episode of Let's Talk Comics is a little different. Instead of a single guest, Jim Viscardi looks back at a year of conversations with some of the most influential creators in comics and the lessons those conversations revealed. From Marjorie Liu...3450false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marc-silvestri-talks-the-early-days-of-image-legacy-and-the-return-of-the-darkness--68450883c2b0cc23-5d7c-4822-95d0-c9bcca161f0eThu, 06 Nov 2025 17:54:00 +0000James ViscardiMarc Silvestri helped build Image Comics from the ground up and changed what comics could look like while doing it. From Cyberforce to Witchblade to The Darkness, his work inspired an entire generation of artists and fans. In this episode, Jim...5203false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/w-maxwell-prince-tips-his-hand-on-ice-cream-man-mortal-coil-shuffle-with-special-guest-deniz-camp--68420436bdd68227-18e1-4e6b-a1de-f9e556f5eea2Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:15:00 +0000James ViscardiW. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man) and Deniz Camp (Assorted Crisis Events), two of the most inventive writers in comics today, sit down for a conversation about friendship, craft, and the chaos of creativity. It's NOT the epsiode of Let's Talk Comics...4261false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-parrott-talks-finding-his-voice-in-comics-and-film-through-rogue-sun--68366654abe3551f-3712-4a8f-8976-c88040049c18Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:20:00 +0000James ViscardiWriter Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun, Power Rangers, Revolution) joins the show to talk about his wild career path, from film school to Bad Robot to Image Comics. We dive into breaking into Hollywood, finding your voice as a storyteller, and how...4261false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyler-kirkham-talks-pressing-start-on-the-ride-from-fan-to-final-boss--6825670205f779df-1475-42cb-9121-90b7cc07acc7Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:21:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, we sit down Tyler Kirkham to talk about his path from small-town Utah to the Top Cow bullpen, breaking into comics right out of high school, and leveling up into a powerhouse career with DC and Marvel. Tyler opens...4261artist spotlight,comic book artists,comic book podcast,dc comics,deathstroke,final boss,green lantern,image comics,indie comics,jim viscardi,let’s talk comics,making comics,marvel comics,michael turner,spider-man,tony daniel,top cow,tyler kirkhamfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rob-liefeld-talks-bringing-youngblood-back-to-image-comics--6804866800e721a0-e39f-4a1e-888b-2bf7ab624846Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:53:00 +0000James ViscardiRob Liefeld changed comics forever when Youngblood hit in 1992, and now, more than 30 years later, he’s back writing and drawing the book that helped define the Image Comics revolution. We dig into what Youngblood meant then, why it still matters...48571990s comics,artist interview,comic book history,comic book legacy,comics podcast,comics process,creator-owned,creator rights,deadpool,image comics,indie comics,jim lee,rob liefeld,savage dragon,spawn,superheroes,todd mcfarlane,x-force,youngbloodfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordie-bellaire-talks-redlands-exquisite-corpses-the-art-of-color--6779692464217c8a-28be-407b-a74f-5a7ac8e8961cWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:59:00 +0000James ViscardiOn this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, I sit down with the one and only Jordie Bellaire, winner of all the awards, colorist of some of the most talked about books of the last decade, and the writer who set the world on fire with Redlands. We dig into...5042comic book creators,comic book interview,comic book podcast,creator owned comics,eisner award winner,exquisite corpses,horror comics,image comics podcast,jordie bellaire,jordie bellaire interview,jordie bellaire podcast,making comics,redlandsfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kieron-gillen-talks-collaboration-die-the-power-fantasy-and-creator-owned-freedom--67736309dcc6ee61-16fd-4af5-82d7-7f5b60a68ba7Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:31:00 +0000James ViscardiKieron Gillen makes his long-awaited debut on Let’s Talk Comics and we go all in. We cover everything from breaking into the industry with Phonogram to redefining pop mythology in The Wicked + The Divine, to the return of DIE and the unexpected turns...5288comic book podcast,comics interview,creator owned comics,die comic,eternals,fantasy comics,image comics,immortal x-men,indie comics,jamie mckelvie,kieron gillen,marvel comics,phonogram,storytelling,the power fantasy,worldbuilding,young avengersfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-barbiere-talks-his-image-comics-return-with-the-author-immortal--67647232b9f6b230-480e-4181-8c14-b6e548b822a3Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:21:00 +0000James ViscardiFrank Barbiere first turned heads at Image Comics with Five Ghosts, and now he’s back with his most ambitious series yet, The Author Immortal. We dive into Frank’s path from breaking in at Image to making the jump into video games, how those...3762breaking into comics,comic book podcast,comic book storytelling,comic book writing,comics industry,creator interviews,creator owned comics,destiny 2,image comics,league of legends,let’s talk comics,morgan beem,portal fantasy,video game writingfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-fabok-talks-building-the-world-of-rook-exodus-with-geoff-johns-ghost-machine--67600718acdb59f5-6217-45e0-9fb7-ef695a0450e6Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:14:00 +0000James ViscardiJason Fabok joins the show to talk all things ROOK: EXODUS. You’ve seen his cinematic, larger-than-life art on Justice League and Batman: Three Jokers, but now, as part of Ghost Machine, he’s building something original and massive. We dig into his...3995comic book artists,comic book industry,comic book podcast,creator owned comics,david finch,geoff johns,ghost machine comics,image comics,independent comics,jason fabok,let’s talk comics,rook exodus,rook exodus arc two,superhero comicsfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-finch-talks-the-making-of-skinbreaker-with-robert-kirkman--67380841https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/comics-icons-robert-kirkman-david-finch-announce-new-action-series-skinbreaker


What is SKINBREAKER: Enor has led his tribe for many seasons, but his time as Chieftan is coming to an end. He wields the mighty SKINBREAKER, but at his age, he can barely lift it. Will Enor’s reluctant heir, Anok, take over before their world falls to ruin? As a bloody power struggle begins, an even bigger threat lurks in the darkness beyond their village.  ]]>15bda7bd-e1d7-40e6-8c7d-0aa0089e5e68Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:16:00 +0000James ViscardiLegendary comic book artist David Finch joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about his long-awaited new project with Robert Kirkman, Skinbreaker. We dig into how the project came together, what it’s like building a brand-new world from the ground up, and...https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/comics-icons-robert-kirkman-david-finch-announce-new-action-series-skinbreaker


What is SKINBREAKER: Enor has led his tribe for many seasons, but his time as Chieftan is coming to an end. He wields the mighty SKINBREAKER, but at his age, he can barely lift it. Will Enor’s reluctant heir, Anok, take over before their world falls to ruin? As a bloody power struggle begins, an even bigger threat lurks in the darkness beyond their village.  ]]>3503batman artist,behind the scenes comics,brian michael bendis,comic art process,comic book artist interview,creator-owned comics,david finch,image comics,moon knight artist,robert kirkman,skinbreaker,skybound,the avengers comics,treasury edition comicsfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-tynion-iv-on-5-years-of-the-department-of-truth--673707826cdae526-39f0-44f6-a61b-04ff6828c71bThu, 14 Aug 2025 18:31:00 +0000James ViscardiFan favorite writer James Tynion IV joins the Let’s Talk Comics podcast to celebrate five years of The Department of Truth, his critically acclaimed Image Comics series with artist Martin Simmonds. We dig into James' origin story breaking into comics...3032comic book podcast,conspiracy theories,creator owned comics,department of truth,department of truth zero,eisner award winner,image comics,image comics podcast,james tynion iv,joshua hixson,lee harvey oswald,martin simmonds,scott snyder,tiny onion studiosfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-phillips-talks-zombies-westerns-everything-dead-dying--67303704773c26d1-313a-4df1-91b3-97be62661634Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:38:00 +0000James ViscardiArtist Jacob Phillips (That Texas Blood, The Enfield Gang Massacre, Newburn) joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about his brand-new horror western, Everything Dead & Dying, co-created with writer Tate Brombal and coming this fall from Image Comics....3447comic book art,comic book podcast,creator-owned comics,enfield gang massacre,everything dead dying,image comics,jacob phillips,making comics,newburn,tate brombal,that texas blood,the last of us,tiny onion,yellowstone,zombie apocalypse,zombie comicsfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/si-spurrier-talks-sweaty-crimes-strange-worlds-and-the-voice-said-kill--66776215cf1a8db7-afeb-43e5-8f6a-4bed93d58de7Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:49:00 +0000James ViscardiWriter Si Spurrier joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about his new Image series The Voice Said Kill, a gritty, surreal crime story set deep in the Louisiana bayou. We get into the challenges of switching back and forth from work-for-hire to...3701coda,comic book podcast,comic book writing,comics interview,creator-owned comics,graphic novels,hellblazer,image comics,let’s talk comics,making comics,si spurrier,step by bloody step,storytelling in comics,the voice said kill,writing process,x-menfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-marquez-talks-coming-to-image-comics-the-unchosen-the-writer-artist-paradox--66538961181065fe-24bd-44bb-83a9-4a054c4b3de9Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:09:00 +0000James ViscardiDavid Marquez joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about The Unchosen, his first creator-owned book at Image Comics, and his debut as both writer and artist. We dig into the book’s post-apocalyptic setting, its personal and philosophical roots, and how...3581brian bendis,comic book art,comic book podcast,creator-owned comics,david marquez,drawing comics,image comics,iron man comics,let's talk comics,making comics,marvel artist,miles morales,post-apocalyptic comics,the unchosen,uncanny x-men,writing comicsfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maytal-zchut-talks-ghost-machine-devour-sisterhood-making-the-jump-from-tv--66412849c3cdde35-6103-4ec8-9099-2c8648b75b21Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:53:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, Maytal Zchut joins the show. Maytal is the writer of the powerful one-shot Devour and the upcoming miniseries Sisterhood from our friends over at Ghost Machine. Maytal opens up about her jump from television...3967comic book podcast,comic book writing,comic creator interview,creator owned comics,devour comic,ghost machine,hyde street ghost machine,indie comics,jim viscardi,let’s talk comics,maytal zchut,sisterhood comic,women in comics,writing horror comicsfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-condon-talks-news-from-the-fallout-texas-crime-zombies-in-media--66232670 Explore the world of the book: newsfromthefallout.com If you enjoy the episode, leave a review, share it on social, and tag us—we love seeing the conversation keep going.]]>63c907fa-3198-4a47-b513-1002e8f17256Fri, 23 May 2025 17:26:00 +0000James ViscardiChris Condon joins the show to talk about his new Image Comics series News from the Fallout which is a black-and-white sci-fi horror epic set during a nuclear test gone wrong in 1960s Nevada. We dive deep into how the book evolved over a decade, why... Explore the world of the book: newsfromthefallout.com If you enjoy the episode, leave a review, share it on social, and tag us—we love seeing the conversation keep going.]]>4205american mythology,atomic horror,chris condon,comic book podcast,comic creator interview,creator-owned comics,image comics,indie comics,jacob phillips,let’s talk comics,news from the fallout,sci-fi horror,that texas blood,the mist,twilight zonefalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-ottley-talks-battle-beast-invincible-and-what-it-takes-to-draw-beautiful-destruction-in-comics--660764753e5717f5-ab4c-433b-9b4d-a198b435aff7Tue, 13 May 2025 17:13:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this episode, Ryan Ottley dives into the return of Battle Beast and what makes the character tick. Spoiler, it's mythic rage, tragic purpose, and a relentless hunger for meaning through combat. We talk about how the project came together, how it...3832battle beast,behind the scenes comics,comic book art,comic book podcast,comic book storytelling,creative process,creator-owned comics,image comics,invincible,making comics,robert kirkman,ryan ottley,skybound,spider-man,superhero comics,ultraviolencefalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-walsh-talks-exquisite-corpses-the-silver-coin-and-building-worlds-that-bite-back--65615588

How The Silver Coin was built to showcase an artist-led shared universe

Why creator-owned work changed his approach to storytelling—and his career

The design-driven process behind Exquisite Corpses and its killer lineup

His collaborative process with James Tynion IV and building comics like a writer’s room

Lessons learned from both indie and work-for-hire comics

And what’s next on the horizon

Whether you're a fan of horror comics, a creator trying to find your voice, or just love hearing how great books get made, this one's for you.]]>a6e0221b-a68a-48d1-81dc-6f650fee3742Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:15:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, Jim Viscardi sits down with Eisner-winning artist and writer Michael Walsh to dive into his ever-evolving career and the creator-owned magic he's making at Image Comics. From the genre-defining horror anthology...

How The Silver Coin was built to showcase an artist-led shared universe

Why creator-owned work changed his approach to storytelling—and his career

The design-driven process behind Exquisite Corpses and its killer lineup

His collaborative process with James Tynion IV and building comics like a writer’s room

Lessons learned from both indie and work-for-hire comics

And what’s next on the horizon

Whether you're a fan of horror comics, a creator trying to find your voice, or just love hearing how great books get made, this one's for you.]]>5596comic book art,comic book writing,comic podcast,creator-owned comics,eisner award,exquisite corpses,horror comics,horror storytelling,image comics,indie comics,james tynion iv,let's talk comics,making comics,michael walsh,the silver coin,worldbuildingfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aubrey-sitterson-talks-free-planet-comics-with-a-purpose-and-making-noise-that-matters--65446205
Free Planet isn’t just another space opera comic,  it’s a story about freedom and the sacrifices it demands. Aubrey breaks down how the book came together, what drives its message, and why joy, anger, and hope can all live on the same page. We also talk about his path from working as an editor to writing creator-owned books and how his ideology shows up in every story he tells. If you're into comics that challenge the status quo while delivering big action and even bigger ideas, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Free Planet hits shelves on May 7th,  be sure to pre-order through your local comic shop!  ]]>2cdece0c-dfef-4ae5-bb76-82965ed0961bTue, 08 Apr 2025 20:21:00 +0000James ViscardiThis week on Let's Talk Comics, writer Aubrey Sitterson joins the show to talk about his Image Comics debut, Free Planet (with artist Jed Dougherty). Free Planet isn’t just another space opera comic,  it’s a story about freedom and the sacrifices...
Free Planet isn’t just another space opera comic,  it’s a story about freedom and the sacrifices it demands. Aubrey breaks down how the book came together, what drives its message, and why joy, anger, and hope can all live on the same page. We also talk about his path from working as an editor to writing creator-owned books and how his ideology shows up in every story he tells. If you're into comics that challenge the status quo while delivering big action and even bigger ideas, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Free Planet hits shelves on May 7th,  be sure to pre-order through your local comic shop!  ]]>3841aubrey sitterson,comic book creators,comic book podcast,comic book writing,comics industry,creator owned comics,free planet,image comics,indie comics,jed dougherty,let’s talk comics,podcast interview,sci-fi comics,space opera,visual storytellingfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curt-pires-talks-lost-fantasy-indigo-children-the-importance-of-authenticity--65338661b55829a2-a7a7-4ce5-9888-a97027aa4975Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:31:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, we sit down with writer Curt Pires to dive deep into his unique storytelling approach and his latest projects. We explore the creative inspirations behind Olympia, a deeply personal and emotional story, and Indigo...4334character development,collaboration,comic book industry,comics,conspiracy theories,creative process,graphic novels,image comics,indie comics,indigo children,making comics,olympia,sci-fi comics,storytelling,world-building,writing processfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-kirkman-talks-invincible-the-walking-dead-being-an-image-comics-partner-more--64867134

The Rise of The Walking Dead and it's impact on his life

Common misconceptions about the comics industry

The future of Image comics

His approach to long-term storytelling, business strategy and more

If you're a die-hard fan of Robert Kirkman, a creator looking for some valuable insight, or just someone who loves the inside baseball of it all, this episode is a must listen. Also if you enjoyed the episode, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram - tag @letstalkcomics, @imagecomics & @jimviscardi - let us know your favorite moment! And don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with fellow comic fans!]]>6cffc46f-9cfd-440b-8eb8-9ee3d447781bThu, 13 Mar 2025 18:17:00 +0000James ViscardiOn this episode of Let's Talk Comics, we sit down with Image Comics partner, creator of Invincible, The Walking Dead and so much more, Robert Kirkman. This episode has it all because Robert has seen and done it all! We dive deep into the business of...

The Rise of The Walking Dead and it's impact on his life

Common misconceptions about the comics industry

The future of Image comics

His approach to long-term storytelling, business strategy and more

If you're a die-hard fan of Robert Kirkman, a creator looking for some valuable insight, or just someone who loves the inside baseball of it all, this episode is a must listen. Also if you enjoyed the episode, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram - tag @letstalkcomics, @imagecomics & @jimviscardi - let us know your favorite moment! And don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with fellow comic fans!]]>6987behind the scenes comics,comic book adaptations,comic book industry,comic book podcast,comic book publishing,creator-owned comics,graphic novels,image comics,indie comics,invincible,robert kirkman,skybound entertainment,the walking dead,writing comicsfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sanford-greene-talks-bitter-root-the-next-movement-teaching-more--64612754d98638cd-31f5-4288-b75b-cc2b5595c5aaThu, 27 Feb 2025 21:31:00 +0000James ViscardiOn this episode of Let's Talk Comics, I sit down with Sanford Greene, co-creator and artist of Bitter Root. Sanford, David F. Walker and Chuck Brown are bringing the family back together in Bitter Root: The Next Movement and so I just had to talk to...5508bitter root,breaking into comics,comic book artist,comic book industry,comic book storytelling,creative process,creator-owned comics,harlem renaissance,image comics,indie comics,let's talk comics,monster hunters,sanford greene,visual storytellingfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-rosenberg-talks-we-re-taking-everyone-down-with-us-and-his-indie-roots--6449968906bcd254-5c9c-4ddd-985f-e2d2c0cd2d30Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:17:00 +0000James ViscardiOn this episode of Let's Talk Comics, I chat with writer Matthew Rosenberg to dive deep into his indie comics roots, his love of comics and his journey to Image. From his early work with books like 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank through his DC & Marvel...59674 kids walk into a bank,breaking into comics,comic book industry,comic book storytelling,comic book writing,creator-owned comics,graphic novels,image comics,indie comics,matthew rosenberg,self-publishing,substack,we can never go home,writing comicsfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deniz-camp-talks-assorted-crisis-events-ultimates-calling-your-shots--64361891b0abda8f-2db7-44d9-9356-783ba505ae63Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:32:00 +0000James ViscardiOn this episode of Let's Talk Comics, I’m sitting down with writer Deniz Camp, who’s been on an absolute tear lately—writing major books at Marvel and DC while also putting out some incredible creator-owned work including the upcoming Assorted Crisis...4674breaking into comics,children of the vault,comic book industry,comic book podcast,comic book writer,comic creators,comics,dc comics,graphic novels,image comics,indie comics,let's talk comics,marvel comics,podcast interview,storytelling,superheroesfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-real-bug-expert-talks-bug-wars-with-jason-aaron--64343523https://www.instagram.com/dradriansmith/?hl=en Check out Dr. Adrian Smith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AntLab  ]]>e6ef670a-ec80-468e-8b81-133a93d233e4Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:33:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this special bonus episode of Let's Talk Comics, we're bringing you a conversation that's as fascinating as it is unexpected! Jason Aaron (Bug Wars, Thor, Scalped) is back on the show but this time with entomologist Dr. Adrian Smith, an expert in...https://www.instagram.com/dradriansmith/?hl=en Check out Dr. Adrian Smith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AntLab  ]]>1605ants,beetles,bug facts,bug wars,comic book research,comics,creature design,entomologist,fantasy,graphic novels,high-speed camera,image comics,insects,jason aaron,nature,predator bugs,science,storytelling,superhero,world-buildingfalse1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mahmud-asrar-talks-bug-wars-conan-and-finding-his-style--64327725e0fa3c57-5f32-4b40-a0f5-4cd7ebde284bTue, 11 Feb 2025 19:57:00 +0000James ViscardiIn this episode of Let's Talk Comics, Mahmud Asrar joins the show on the eve of his new big Image Comics release, Bug Wars (with Jason Aaron). Mahmud was part of the creator class that came up through an online community called Digital Webbing before...4676bug wars,character design,comic book artist,comic book industry,comic books,comic book storytelling,conan the barbarian,creator-owned comics,dc comics,fantasy comics,jason aaron,let's talk comics,marvel comics,supergirl,superhero comicsfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/juni-ba-talks-monkey-meat-boy-wonder-and-being-a-writer-artist-creator--642306295309245f-0844-45b5-853c-0a295854b92dWed, 05 Feb 2025 23:01:00 +0000James ViscardiJuni Ba of Monkey Meat fame joins the show this week for a very interesting chat about being fearless when telling stories. His distinctive artistic style only elevates the deep personal themes that shape Juni's storytelling. His approach to research,...3803character development,comic book art,comic book creators,comic book industry,comic book podcast,comic books,creative process,dc comics,graphic novels,indie comics,juni ba,let's talk comics,monkey meat,senegal,storytelling,visual storytellingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marjorie-liu-talks-monstress-marvel-comics-and-going-to-law-school--64045864a4976446-5063-4387-bea9-25bcc3de346cThu, 30 Jan 2025 15:55:00 +0000James ViscardiMarjorie Liu is a creator I've admired for a very long time. This week she joins the show to talk about how she discovered comics through X-Men: The Animated Series and how her love of storytelling and reading led her to a career writing novels and...5610black widow,comic book industry,comic book writing,comics podcast,creator-owned comics,eisner awards,fantasy comics,graphic novels,jim viscardi,let's talk comics,marjorie liu,marvel comics,monstress,nyx,storytelling,world-building,x-23,x-menfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kyle-higgins-talks-radiant-black-the-massive-verse-dc-marvel-more--63935806542363e0-5c3e-4982-8751-ba41cfddf5fcMon, 27 Jan 2025 16:24:00 +0000James ViscardiIt's a MASSIVE sized episode this week and considering who my guest is, you're going to be in for a great time. Kyle Higgins has shaped some of the most beloved characters in comics and has created a whole slew of his very own. From breaking into the...6941comic book industry,comic book interview,comic book storytelling,comic book writer,comic creators,dc comics,graphic novels,image comics,indie comics,kyle higgins,marvel comics,massive-verse,power rangers comics,radiant black,writing comicsfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-aaron-talks-bug-wars-scalped-superheroes-more-let-s-talk-comics--637091693834fcc4-5370-4d9b-b539-fc3bb9c33964Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:34:00 +0000James ViscardiJason Aaron has built a career that will stand the test of time in our world of comics. A master storyteller, Jason has redefined iconic characters across multiple superhero universes while creating acclaimed original works like Scalped and Southern...5119bug wars,career journey,character development,collaboration,comic book culture,comic books,comics,creativity,emotion,fantasy,ghost rider,image comics,jason aaron,marvel,recommendations,scalped,southern bastards,storytelling,wrestling,writing processfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rick-remender-talks-the-seasons-his-image-comics-work-more-let-s-talk-comics--6370917051fac2ac-528a-4a41-94b8-4b8d74c55918Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:46:00 +0000James ViscardiRick Remender has done it all when it comes to comics and has the catalog to prove it. A life long advocate of creator owned comics, Rick has spent countless years delivering fans memorable story after memorable story....and isn't stopping any time...5139comic book podcast,comic books,deadly class,grommets,image comics,paul azaceta,rick remender,the sacrificers,the seasonsfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-comics-is-back--63709171https://bsky.app/profile/letstalkcomics.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkcomics X: https://x.com/letstalkcomics Threads: https://www.threads.net/@letstalkcomics]]>0a892ad4-d0b3-4a22-9450-fe2c698caf37Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:25:00 +0000James ViscardiAfter a 10 year hiatus, Let's Talk Comics is back to give fans and professionals alike an inside look into the comic book industry. These in depth conversations hosted by Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image Comics) will cover everything...https://bsky.app/profile/letstalkcomics.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkcomics X: https://x.com/letstalkcomics Threads: https://www.threads.net/@letstalkcomics]]>226comic book podcast,comic books,image comics,rick remenderfalse1trailer