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Pint O' Comics Episode 338 w/ Samuel Sattin

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Eisner Award nominated writer Samuel Sattin joined the show to discuss his upcoming work from Scholastic, UNICO: AWAKENING. Unico is a character your host had little to no knowledge of, being an Osamu Tezuka creation from the mid-seventies. The new graphic novel with art by the award winning Gurihiru team is a new continuation of Unico's adventures, aimed at a younger audience but effectively readable by nearly all ages. Unico is a magical unicorn that's made a few enemies just by being NICE. There's an awful lot of core morals to Unico and it's one breath of fresh air to read about a brave and beatific character like Unico. Sam Sattin and his art team really stand out here, and I think his creator would be quite proud of the ambitious achievement within. Learn along with me as Sam and I get heavy into manga, comics, and cute unicorns for an hour!

Pint O' Comics Episode 332 w/ G. Michael Dobbs

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Made of Pen & Ink: Fleischer Studios The Florida Years is the second volume of G. Michael Dobb's retrospective of the Fleischer Animation Studio that provided early 20th century movie goers with Betty Boop, Popeye, and the incredibly ambitious Superman shorts that entertained millions. Here readers can learn the depth of the move from NYC to Miami the studio had done, as well as the abrupt takeover by Paramount and the eventual dissolve from Fleischer to Famous Studios. It's packed with amazing information with a great understanding of the impact these animated cartoons had upon multiple generations of viewers. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 321 w/ Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT

When news of AKOGUN: BRUTALIZER OF GODS landed in my lap I knew I had to have the creators on. Writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun Akande are incredible creators from Nigeria that I had no real knowledge of and could not be happier they chose to join me on the show. Learning about their upcoming comic from Oni Press and the work they've done prior was a treat, as well as getting to know how they got into comic books and the large and growing community of comic book artists and writers in Nigeria was just an hour I couldn't wait to share with the listeners. Discover these "rising stars" and where they're headed as AKOGUN arrives in just a few short weeks.

Pint O' Comics Episode 310 w/ Tim Eldred

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:30:00 GMT

The first guest of 2024 makes his second appearance on Pint O' Comics, a creator whose work has been appearing since the late 1980s on all sorts of properties, as well as his own singular comic books. Tim's website, the Art Vault, is a massive archive of a large portion of the work he's done, with frequent updates adding more. The latest addition is a wholly new comic book story, The Last Blue Eagle, a furturistic tale told in a duo format that will intrigue all. Join us for a discussion of everything Tim Eldred, from old comics to new, animation and all sorts of things in between. Visit the Art Vault at www.timeldred.com for an experience like no other. Happy 2024, everyone!

Pint O' Comics Episode 299 - SILVER with Stephan Franck

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Stephan Franck returns to Pint O' Comics with a whole new story to tell in SILVER, an engaging adventure set in the 1930s surrounding con artists and... Vampires! It's loaded with action and intrigue, with overlaying agendas of multiple angles. SILVER Volume 1 has been available for some time, and a new hardcover edition of Volume 2 is out in a few short days. If you're into adventure, heist stories, vampire lore, and period pieces, this is the book covering all of that just for you! We also discuss Stephan's fantastic PALOMINO, some of his animation work, and give absolutely nothing away when bringing up WHAT IF Season 2, as the gag restrictions have yet to be lifted. Still fun, though. Check it out!

Pint O' Comics Episode 255 w/ G. Michael Dobbs

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Frequent guest of the show and he always brings the heat. Writer G. Michael Dobbs' new book MADE OF PEN AND INK: FLEISCHER STUDIOS - The New York Years is out now and it's a solid treat. Jammed with knowledgeable facts and interesting, important bits of history, it's one of those pop culture tomes easily recommended to fans and readers. With interviews spanning years, this is one of those exceptional volumes that was just waiting to be compiled. Learn about it in this hour that wasn't long enough to express it all. Fleischer Studios! Animation! History! Filmmaking! Find the book at all the usual outlets!

Pint O' Comics Episode 243 w/ Scott Shaw!

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Scott Shaw (with an '!' for a reason) has had and continues to have vast workings in animation and comics. We discussed that and more on this episode of the show. Scott will be back in the future - he's a great and knowledgeable guest!

Pint O' Comics Episode 222 w/ Flint Dille

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Flint Dille is a writer of books, games, and animated series, perpetually known as "Story Consultant" for the great Transformers: The Movie from 1986. On this episode we discuss as much as can be after a lengthy dive into how much the Transformers as a property seem to have taken over on a larger scale than other creations from the 80's. And, as always, the fun really starts to happen at the very end of the show. Flint will be back for a round 3 at some point in the future. Check out his book GAMESMASTER when you can, it's a great look into his history working for a number of animation studios your nostalgia driven minds will recall.

Pint O' Comics Episode 203 w/Steve Bissette and G. Michael Dobbs

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Fritz the Cat, the 1972 animated film based on Robert Crumb's character is the focus of this show, as a new Blu Ray DVD release from Kino Lorber and Scorpion Releasing dropped at the end of October. Pint O' Comics returning guests Bissette and Dobbs were the lucky individuals to record a commentary track for the DVD, which is discussed - amongst many other things - on this show. Ralph Bakshi. Animation. X ratings. The 70's. A full Pint!

Pint O' Comics Episode 201 - Celebrate Carl Stalling

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Another hour of music with Sir Jon as Pint O' Comics floods WESU airwaves with the creative insanity of Carl Stalling, a name that should be known to anyone that grew up watching Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. Carl was the Music Director for Leon Schlesinger's studio, who did the animated shorts for Warner Bros. From the mid-thirties to the late fifties, Carl made music for almost every animated cartoon for WB, producing a body of work that transcends orchestral style. It is unlikely any of the Warner Bros. characters would have turned out the same without the notes, cues, and music that Carl Stalling put to the craziness we were entertained with. Enjoy this celebration of an incredibly talented man.

Pint O' Comics Episode 180 w/Tim Eldred

Sun, 02 May 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Tim Eldred has a long and storied career in everything we cover at Pint O' Comics, but he has been involved in one aspect this show has severely lacked featuring in any form: anime. Listen in as we discuss his work in anime-themed comics, his interest in the genre and where his career took him. It's a fun discussion of all sorts of pop culture fun with a very, very interesting guest. Check out his website to find out more about him! With Sir Jon and Mitch "King of the Nerds" Hallock.

Pint O' Comics Episode 132 w/David Calcano of Fantoons!

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Sir Jon discovered an adult coloring book which spurred this episode into action. Listen in as we discover what Fantoons is from the man in charge, David Calcano - it's a fun dive into animation, music, creative inspiration and of course, comic books!