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Pint O' Comics Episode 335 w/ Jordan Morris

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:30:00 GMT

YOUTH GROUP is the latest graphic novel from writer Jordan Morris and artist Bowen McCurdy. An incredibly amusing take on teens fighting demons by night after praying by day, it's a book that entertains from the first few pages to the last. Beautifully drawn, excellently told, with characters that are wholly relatable and inspiring, YOUTH GROUP is aimed at a younger audience but is easy reading for all ages. Jordan and your host discuss the book as well as Jordan's other work in podcasts and comics, and we have a grand time doing it. YOUTH GROUP is available from FirstSecond Books (01 Second) on July 16th at better comic and book stores everywhere!

Pint O' Comics Episode 325 w/ Doc Wyatt and Luke Arnold

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT

ESSENTIALS is the latest mind-bending, science fiction graphic novel from The Lab Press, written by scriptwriter and producer Doc Wyatt and author and actor Luke Arnold. Doc has a litany list of credits to his name, from My Little Pony to Transformers and far beyond. Luke has acted in numerous films and series, likely best known as "John Silver" in the Starz series BLACK SAILS, now being released on Netflix. Doc and Luke discuss ESSENTIALS with host Sir Jon, the numerous well-known artists involved and the esoteric tale it encompasses. The book is now being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, so check it out and get in on the ground floor of this extremely inventive and exciting series.

Pint O' Comics Episode 253 w/ INJ Culbard

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:30:00 GMT

I.N.J. Culbard's new graphic novel SALAMANDRE is available right now at comic book stores and will soon be available at book stores. It's a moving tale of a young boy's travels to distant family after the loss of his father. Set in a timeless and yet timely otherworldly locale, it's a heartfelt exploration of self and why art matters. This is our discussion. SALAMANDRE is a Berger Books imprint release from Dark Horse Comics. Use the comic shop locator service at comicshoplocator.com to find your nearest store.

Pint O' Comics Episode 210 w/Warwick Johnson-Cadwell

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMT

FALCONSPEARE is the latest graphic novel from Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell, the third in a series of interconnected books that may be the next great historical occult adventure story since Hellboy. Warwick and Sir Jon discuss the Dark Horse Publications book, what makes the characters motivated in it, how Warwick works, and much more. Discover Sir Jon's chagrin at mispronouncing names. Learn about television in England. And - as Pint O' Comics always does, meander through topics as fun as Samurai Jack and Tank Girl. A full hour on WESU!

Pint O' Comics Episode 184 w/Glenn Head (repeat)

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Reapeating episode 184 to great demand with reknowned artist Glenn Head, who discusses his incredible graphic memoir, CHARTWELL MANOR with Sir Jon. Available now from Fantagraphics Books and your FLCS.

Pint O' Comics Episode 184 w/Glenn Head

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Reknowned artist Glenn Head has released a new graphic memoir called CHARTWELL MANOR detailing his time when he was schooled at a private institution as a teen. It is a withering tale of abuse, the ramifications of being abused, and the continued reconciliation of life after abuse. Glenn and Sir Jon discuss the book in depth, with your host most affected by the story. Published by Fantagraphics Books, CHARTWELL MANOR is available from better comic stores and book stores now.