Comic Art Festival Podcast
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHere at the Comic Art Festival Podcast we interview big name comic creators and review comics and graphic novels twice a month.
The official podcast of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.
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Episodes
Yakapedia- Panel Beaters with Gustavo Vargas
June 29, 2022 16:58 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBPete returns for another Yakapedia episode with a difference. Entitled Panel Beaters, Pete is planning on speaking to a range of creators. He will be speaking to creators about their processes and favourite ways they produce their comic pages. This episode features podcast pal Gustavo Vargas who is currently kickstarting Skrall 2 with Pete. SKRAWL 2 will feature sequential strips from all The SKRAWLLORDZ , who are 🐩 Mark Hughes, Russell Mark Olson, Nick Prolix, Martin Simpson, Pete Taylor, a...
Yakapedia Episode 8 with Jordan Thomas
March 21, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBete and Mike return for their first episode in 2022 as they yak all about comics. This episode features a chat with Jordan Thomas on his new comic Metallic Dynamite. The three also discuss his Kickstarter history and due to recent announcements they delve into blockchain chat as well. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast All episodes also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.co...
The Interviews- Molly Ray
February 27, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn our first episode of 2022 we chat to a new creator who is based up near Cumbria and the home of the festival Mollie Ray. Mollie is a creator who's first graphic novel Giant, is to be published by Faber Books. The book is about her family's life dealing with her brothers diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma and the journey they all go through. We also look at the latest news of the Lakes Comic Art Festival including the latest announced guests for the new home of the lakes in Bowness. You can ...
The Interviews- Martin Rowson
December 20, 2021 09:21 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWe kick off into the new styled podcast with the first of Ian and Nicole's episodes. They will be entitled The Interviews and will focus and continue our tradition of talking to the best names in comics. Mike and Pete will be back with their episodes of Yakapedia in the New Year. We start with political cartoonist Martin Rowson. Martins cartoons have appeared in a wide variety of newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, The Independent on Sunday and The Daily Express. He has also had...
EPISODE 100 BONANZA
December 04, 2021 15:13 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe have managed to hit 100 episodes on the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast. To celebrate we invite Awesome Comics Podcast host Tony Esmond on to interview Nikki, Ian, Pete and Mike about the podcast and comics. He delves deep into our time as podcast hosts and asks some deep and not so deep questions. It was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy it. We also talk about the move the Lakes Comic Art Festival is taking next year, moving from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere which...
Our Time at The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021
November 07, 2021 15:10 - 1 hour - 68 MBOn this episode we discuss our time at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021 and what we got up to over the jam packed weekend. We interviewed Joe Latham (Haru), Martin 'SIMO' Simpson (Nord), Matt Simmons (Bastard Galaxia), Norm Konyu (The Junction), Gustavo Vargas (Pilcuyo) and Daniel Christie (Breakthrough) whilst in the Clock Tower. ou for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast All episodes also...
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021 Preview
October 04, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIts almost time for the 2021 event which is once again a physical event. Nicole, Pete, Mike and Ian wade through this years event programme and discuss what they are excited about and point out the vents that must not be missed. Check out all the events on the festival website and we will see everyone between the 15th to the 17th of October 2021 in sunny (quite possibly wet) Kendal. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast I...
An Animated Chat
August 08, 2021 13:32 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBhe way through until now. This is due to the release of Masters of the Universe Revelation currently on Netflix, which they also discuss and review. e and Pete return to Yak about the use of reference in comics plus we have all the latest on the festival. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Ta...
Lyndon White on Candles
July 04, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn episode 96 we chat to comic creator Lyndon White. Lyndon has been creating comics for over 8 years and has produced a huge range of comics and graphic novels including Sparks, The Mind of James Svengal and his latest book Candles. Candles, a fantasy epic about a young girl trying to save her drying village by stealing magic from an evil witch. Lyndon also discusses his comic degree and has some great advice for creators starting out in the comic world. You can find his book which is publis...
Jeff Lemire
June 15, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe are proud to have comic artist and writer Jeff Lemire on the podcast. Jeff has written some amazing books including Underwater Welder, Sweet Tooth and the Black Hammer series and has now had Netflix adapt Sweet Tooth into a full series produced by Robert Downey Jr. Jeff comes on the talk about his life within comics, goes in depth on a few of his titles and also discusses the new TV series as well. We review Coma by Zara Slattery and Mukbang by Matt Simmons. Yakapedia's back with Mike tal...
An Anthology of Creators #1
May 20, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBOn todays episode we have not one, not two but three separate interviews with comic creators. Alex Paknadel comes on the podcast for the 2nd time to discuss how life has been since he was last on the show. He discusses his feelings on writing for Marvel as well as telling us all about his new Marvel comic, The Immortal Hulk Time of Monsters. Following Alex we have Stu Taylor come and chat to discuss his current Kickstarter comic project Octobriana With Love: 50th Anniversary Special. Ocotbri...
Rachael Smith on Quarantine Comix
May 03, 2021 12:59 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBRachael Smith returns to the podcast to talk about her new upcoming web comic collection Quarantine Comix. Rachael released a strip over the first quarantine almost daily and this book collects all those in one handy volume. Racheal also talks about how she found the lock down, her work with Little LICAF at Abraham Moss school in Manchester recently and future plans with the Lakes Festival this year. Tom reviews The Good Comics Reader Vol.2 from Good Comics and Mike and Pete return for anoth...
Hannah Berry on being Comic Laureate (2019- 2021)
April 17, 2021 15:56 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this episode we have the lovely Hannah Berry return to talk about her period as the UK Comic Laureate which as we chat had just come to an end. We discuss Hannah's initial plans, how she ran with the role over covid and discuss her UK Comics Research Report which she gathered data from through a survey during the initial lock down period. The report can be found in full here. Ian and Nikki talk all about the festival and the gusts that have been announced and exclusively announce two more...
G. E. Gallas & The Plague Doctor
March 17, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBOn this weeks episode we are joined by creator G.E. Gallas to talk about her current book on kickstarter, The Plague and Dr Caim. The book which was originally on Unbound and is now being published by Cast Iron Books follows a comedic look at a plague doctors day to day life during the 17th century. We look at Dennis the Menace as he reaches his 70th birthday and wander back to our youth when we enjoyed reading his exploits. Tom discusses This Was 2020 by Peter S. Conrad and Mike and Pete con...
Bobby Joseph
March 02, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBAs we celebrate 4 years of the podcast we chat to Scotland Yardie creator Bobby Joseph. Bobbys early work includes the creation of Skank magazine which his creation Scotland Yardie originates from. Bobby chats about his history and how it got into creating comics as well as the future of Scotland Yardie. Tom reviews Bubbles Fanzine, a zine about comics and manga. Mike and Pete continue Yakapedia. There plan as custodians of the mighty tomb of the Comic Yakapedia is to review, amend and corre...
Joseph Glass and Mark Abnett
February 14, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn episode 89 we are joined by comic writer and creator Joseph Glass. Joe is the writer and creator of numerous comic books including LGBTQ+ superhero series The Pride, Acceptable Losses and Glitter Vipers and the upcoming comic The Miracles currently on Kickstarter. Mike and Pete return with a brand new series (and funky new theme tune as well).. called Yakapedia. Mike and Pete plus guest take on what they call QI meets Museum of Curiosity. On this episode they are joined by This Land creat...
The Comic Genre World Cup The Final Episode with Jordan Thomas
February 02, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBEpisode 88 features the final episode of the Genre World Cup with Mike and Pete. To close this mammoth series down they are joined by Jordan Thomas as they discuss the genres Crime vs Horror and Fantasy vs Superhero's. Tom is on to review The Misadventures of Spring Heeled Jack issue 2 by Tom Sparke. We have a show sponsor. Buy Small Press Online is the brand new comics marketplace! Looking for a place to purchase the latest in what small press has to offer? Or are you a creator looking to ...
Sarah McIntyre
January 16, 2021 14:49 - 2 hours - 117 MBIllustrator and creator Sarah McIntyre is this episodes guest. Sarah has a huge back catalogue of books and comics for children from the Kevin series she creates with writer Philip Reeve to her most recent book, Don't Call Me Grumpycorn which she wrote and illustrated. Sarah discusses her career and the processes she goes through in creating her books as well as some great advice for getting started. More importantly we discuss her hats, as they are just awesome. Tom reviews Neurotic Fictio...
The 12 Days of Christmas Comic Fantasy Stocking Fillers
December 16, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIts Christmas and to celebrate Mike and Pete decided to challenge the whole podcast team to give them our Comic Fantasy Stocking Fillers so we did. We all got together for a good old Skype call (none of that Zoom nonsense for us). The fantasy stocking fillers we covered were: 1. Superpower 2. Hairstyle 3. Hideout/base 4. Pet 5. Weapon 6. Sidekick 7. Catchphrase 8. Vehicle 9. Tech/Magic item/gadget 10. Costume 11. Theme tune 12. Team (to join) So please do enjoy our festive episode which was...
Comic Genre World Cup Semi Finals: Zombies vs Superheroes
November 16, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBPete and Mike are joined by comic writer, artist and all round great guy Mark Hughes to battle it out in the first of the semi finals of their Genre World Cup. This time they discuss the genres of zombies and superheroes. Surely an obvious winner here? Listen and find out. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo de...
A Mutterdowns Chat with Gustavo Vargas
November 01, 2020 14:54 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBAs we enter into another UK lockdown, the Comic Art Festival Podcast brings back Mike and Pete having a good old chat with Gustavo Vargas. Gustavo, who is best known for his Peruvian cyber punk comics, currently has PUNO live on kickstarter. He chats to Mike and Pete about this comic and what influences his work. Tom is back this time recording whilst walking and discussing the comic Holly by Steven Ingram. Ian and Nikki have a chat too including discussions on comics Murder Volume 1 by John...
Comic Art Festival LIVE 2020 in Review
October 18, 2020 15:04 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBWell 2020 has been a bit, well average to say the least, however the Lakes International Comic Art Festival managed to put smiles on every comic lovers face with a wonderful online festival of comics. In this episode Ian and Nikki are joined by contributors Mike and Pete to discuss the weekend and the events that took place. You can catch up on all the videos from the weekend at www.comicartfestival.com. Also in this episode hear our new sound as we prepare for 2021's festival, so get prepar...
Comoc Art Festival Live Mutterdowns Preview
October 06, 2020 05:55 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBIn an extra epsiode Mike and Pete look over the Comic Art Festival Live 2020 schedule and talk about what they're excitied for in a Mutterdowns preview. Enjoy! Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (...
Comic Art Festival Live Mutterdowns Preview
October 06, 2020 05:55 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn an extra epsiode Mike and Pete look over the Comic Art Festival Live 2020 schedule and talk about what they're excitied for in a Mutterdowns preview. Enjoy! Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (...
Comic Art Festival Live 2020 Preview
October 03, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 58 MBIan and Nikki are back after a hiatus which we discuss in this episode. The main feature however is a preview of the upcoming Comic Art Festival Live, hitting the internet on the 10th and 11th October 2020. Find out more about the free online comic event at www.comicartfestival.com. Tom is also on the episode looking at a load of kick starters currently ongoing and reviews Murder Vol.1 by the ever amazing John Tucker. We also review on the podcast Blackwood by Hannah Eaton and Back, Sack & C...
Bootleg Episode 2
September 06, 2020 13:21 - 2 hours - 118 MBIt's a review juggernaut of an episode in which I brought in the rest of the TCS crew to join me. So it's just over 2 hours long. We review everything from the latest Avery Hill Publishing releases, a Tribute Press title, Russel Mark Olson Art books & more. To V for Vendetta, Buck Rogers, Firepower and our personal reads. There is also chat on That Comics Smell's recent comic anthology announcement and some of our personal projects. Hope they just keep the place tidy before we get back! ...
Bootleg Episode 1
August 18, 2020 15:19 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBWell Ian and Nikki are sorting out ‘real life’ things so Mike and Pete have taken over the episode and continue the Comic Genre World Cup quarter finals. This time it’s Post Apocalyptic comics versus Horror comics and they have brought in a guest to help in the form of the gentleman that is Tony Esmond. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://...
A Right Old Comic Ramble
July 16, 2020 18:52 - 2 hours - 125 MBOn this episode we talk comics followed by comics. Nikki and Ian discuss their engagement which happened recently on the top of Kendal Castle. We discuss a piece of art Ian had commissioned which is by the wonderful itsnotaboutwork. They also discuss a wide range of books including Breaks Volume 2 by Emma Vieceli and Malin Ryden, The Flood that did Come By by Patrick Wray, Victory Point by Owen D. Pomery and finally Tony Osmond is a Movie Star by Tony Esmond, Cliff Cumber and Ken Reynolds. ...
The Skrawllordz
July 01, 2020 13:20 - 2 hours - 131 MBAfter a short break we return with not just one guest to interview, but 6. Today features the Skrawllordz, a bunch of creators who got together whilst tabling at LICAF. The full story is explained within this interview as we chat too Martin Simpson, Nick Prolix , Russel Mark Olson (who's new kick starter Ditch Angels can be found here), Mark Hughes, Gustaffo Vargas, and our very own Pete Taylor. Hear about what they have been up to during lockdown, their work and the project that they are all...
Extra Episode- Mutterdowns Genre World Cup
May 31, 2020 12:27 - 2 hours - 118 MBLook, an extra episode this month, episode 77 and a half with Mike and Pete continuing their comic genre World Cup with group D, part 2. This is the final stage segment and will go on to the quarter finals next episode. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.co...
Warhammer Special with Dan Abnett
May 31, 2020 12:20 - 2 hours - 129 MBOn this special episode we go all grim dark as we look at the Warhammer comic universe. We have Dan Abnett on to talk about the work he has done within the Games Workshop Warhammer universe (hear how the company started when we chatted to co-creator Ian Livingstone back in 2017). Dan who started out working on 2000AD creating strips including Sinister Dexter and Kingdom as well as creating the line up of Guardians of the Galaxy as we know it now for Marvel, wrote many strips for the Warhammer...
Julie Tate and LICAF Live 2020
May 16, 2020 14:02 - 2 hours - 118 MBIts official, the virus has stopped this years Lakes International Comic Art Festival. We have the director of the festival Julie Tate on the show to talk about what's taken its place this year as the festival goes online. Julie also talks about how she and her team go about organising the festival year on year as well as the challenges the team face in ensuring this wonderful event happens as smoothly as possible each year. Tom reviews Midwinter (1982-1998) by Tim Bird and its Round D (Zomb...
Laurence Campbell
May 01, 2020 13:02 - 3 hours - 209 MBOn this weeks full episode Pete chats too 2000AD & BPRD artist Laurence Campbell. Laurence has been working on Old Haunts which is written by Ollie Masters and Rob Williams. Pete chats about this new comic, his work and processes. Tom reviews All The Sad Songs by Summer Pierre and published by Retrofit Comics. Ian and Nikki chat too Jordan Thomas about his new comic Quarantine which is currently funding on kickstarter. The comic has each page drawn by a different artist which includes out v...
Rees Finlay
April 16, 2020 13:49 - 3 hours - 219 MBOn this episode we chat to Reaffirmation creator Rees Finlay. Rees was diagnosed with autism in his early twenties. We chat to him about how this afffected him and how it was the create the book Reaffirmation. We also deleve into how hes dealing with the lock down via his twitter feed as well as his other work which got him into creating comics. We review Bluebeard (to be released on May 5th 2020) by Metaphrog and Dunce: Brego Early Dog Years by Jens K Styve which is soon to be on kickstarte...
Steve MacManus
April 02, 2020 13:15 - 2 hours - 157 MBOn this housebound recorded episode we chat to The Mighty One himself, ex-2000AD editor Steve MacManus. Steve's comic career spans from 1973 to 2011, in particular he spent from 1979 to 1986 as editor of 2000AD. This era is classed as the golden era of the comic and Steve explains why he felt this was plus he discusses all aspects of his career. You can read more about his career and working for 2000AD in his book The Mighty One. Tom reviews Wild Lives by Claire Hubbard. Mike and Pete have pa...
Dan Butcher
March 15, 2020 14:17 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBDan Butcher is interviewed this episode by Pete. He talks about his webcomic Vanguard and his comic processes. Dan is also a host of the Awesome Comics Podcast which Pete was a guest on recently. Hear on this episode the challenge we set for Pete whilst being interviewed and if he completed it. Tom continues the Dan Butcher theme and reviews Vanguard Book 3 which is the third collection of his web comics. Mike talks about some big and small screen comic book adaptations we can look forward to...
Alex Paknadel & Mayamada
March 01, 2020 13:18 - 2 hours - 119 MBWe have the brilliant Alex Paknadel on todays episode. Alex is the writer of the highly acclaimed series Friendo, Arcadia and Turncoat and has just announced he's working on some comics for Marvel which are coming soon. Alex discusses his love of comics, how he got into creating comics and his process. Pete chats too Nigel from Mayamada about his comic creating process and Mike reviews Williams Gibsons Alien 3 screenplay adaptation from Dark Horse comics and tells the curious story of the ot...
Ben Cullis (The77) and Adam Falp
February 15, 2020 15:37 - 2 hours - 128 MBOn todays episode Mike chats too Ben Cullis who is the editor of the new retro anthology The77. The comic showcases new UK talent and heroes from your childhood over 64 pages. Check it out here on kickstarter. Pete chats too Adam Falp about the comic process and his new comic which hes created with Tony Esmond, Atomic Hercules. Tom then reviews the comic which is currently funding on kickstarter. Nikki and Ian review The LICAF 2019 Journal Comic by Jibe which is free to read at comicartfest...
Katriona Chapman & Gustaffo Vargas
February 01, 2020 14:38 - 2 hours - 122 MBTodays episode features a chat with the creator of Follow Me In, Katriona Chapman. Katriona is the marketing manager for UK publisher Avery Hill and has been creating comics for many years, leading up to her first graphic novel Follow Me In in 2018. Kat talks about how she progressed to creating that book and the processes as well as her work with Avery Hill. She also takes part in our new segment ‘What’s the Last…? ‘ Pete chats to comics creator Gustaffo Vargas, creator of this years number...
Tony Esmond & Sarah Harris
January 18, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBPete chats to The Whore Chronicles creators Tony Esmond and Sarah Harris on this episode discussing the creation of the book and how it all came about. The book has been reviewed previously on the podcast and is well worth a read. Ian and Nikki review Billionaires by Darryl Cunningham and Stig and Tilde by Max De Radigues as well as giving their thoughts on the latest Hellboy movie. Mike introduces us to the wonderful world of Isola by Brendon Fletcher, Karl Kerschl and Michele Assarasakorn....
My Own Private Hell
January 01, 2020 07:59 - 1 hour - 55 MBHappy New Year one and all, Todays episode is a panel from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 which you can enjoy as we continue to stuff our faces with Christmas chocolate leftovers. The chat features Junko Mizuno (Hellbaby), Sean Phillips ( Hellblazer), Duncan Fregredo (Hellboy) and Lawrence Cambell (Hellboy). The panel is hosted by Chris Thompson and features artists creating their own hell inspired art and talking about their processes and work. Thank you for listening. http...
Our Favourite Comics of 2019
December 15, 2019 18:36 - 2 hours - 157 MBOn this Christmas episode Ian and Nicole catch up on their through of a stack of comics as well as giving their favourite comics of the year. Tom continues this and has a review of the year and we have another feature length chat with Mike and Pete as they look at their top 3 Christmas comics ending with their favourite comic of the year. Comics discussed this episode include The Book of Forks by Rob Davis, Kingdom by John McKnought, Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire, Blossoms in Autumn by Zid...
Thought Bubble 2019
December 01, 2019 15:19 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWe went Thought Bubble in Harrogate this year and in this episode we have a chat about the event, our thoughts and feelings and what we enjoyed. Mike talks about the most important aspect of his weekend at the Lakes, what books he came away with. He reviews Kugali Anthology 1 RAKI Edition, Frankenstein Texas and DIE Vol 1: Fantasy Heartbreaker plus others. Pete has a chat with Russel Mark Olsen on the year that was including discussions on events, discovered comics and creators and changes t...
Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019- The Round Up
November 14, 2019 12:48 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this episode Nikki, Ian, Pete, Mike and Tom get together and discuss the festival weekend in full. Pete discusses his time behind the table in the Clock Tower, Nikki, Ian and Mike chat about there festival experience and Tom talks about the view from the outside as the weekend went on. The next festival will be held on October 9th to the 11th so get planning now. Keep your eyes on the festival website for more info. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartf...
30 Years in Comics with Garth Ennis
November 01, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBGarth Ennis's career has spanned 30 years and he has created some amazing comics such as The Boys and Preacher but where did his career begin? Listen to Garth chat to Tim Pilcher about his career in comics. Recorded on Saturday 12th October at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Ian and Nikki also spend a little time discussing a personal issue. If you ever need to talk find a friend of family member or The Samaritans are always on hand. Please... always talk Thank you for listening...
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019: The Interviews
October 14, 2019 12:44 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBHello one and all. The Lakes international Comic Art Festival 2019 has been and gone flying past in a speed of light. We have loads of content for you and this episode, released the day after the festival features chats with loads of creators from the Clock Tower at the festival plus a great chat with a group of Danish creators. The people we chatted too in the Clock Tower were all asked 5 questions with the last one being asked by the previous creator. This all kicked off with festival dire...
Corinne Pearlman (Myriad Editions)
October 01, 2019 06:46 - 2 hours - 149 MBWe have Corinne Pearlman on this episode who is the creative director at Myriad Editions. Corinne discusses her working life and her involvement in comics up to and including her work at Myriad. She then looks at the First Graphic Novel Competition that Myriad is running in conjunction with the lakes festival which gives a creator the chance to have their graphic novel published along with full support. Find more about the competition that launches at the festival here. We review Hilda and th...
Kate Charlesworth on Wearing Sensible Shoes
September 15, 2019 13:38 - 3 hours - 174 MBHello comics fans. On this episode we have the lovely Kate Charlesworth on the show to talk all about her new book Sensible Footwear, A Girls Guide. The book looks at the history of the LGBT community and the hardships (and joys) she dealt with through her own life. Kate has previously written comic strips for the gay press as well as drawing Sally Heathcote Suffragette for Bryon and Mary Talbot. Check out Kates book at Myriad. Tom reviews The Whore Chronicles, written by Tony Esmond and fe...
Rob Davis on The Book of Forks
September 01, 2019 14:55 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWe chat to Rob Davis this episode who is the creator of the Motherless Oven trilogy published by SelfMadeHero. The final book in this amazing trilogy is called The Book Of Forks and will be launched at the 2019 Lakes Comic Art Festival. Rob looks at his career and explains why he took a break from comics before coming back to create graphic novels. We give a preview of The Book of Forks and also reviewEssex County by Jeff Lemire. We spend a huge portion of the show going through the Lakes br...
Lucy Sullivan on Barking
August 18, 2019 14:27 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBOur guest on this episode is the wonderful Lucy Sullivan who comes on to talk about her upcoming graphic novel Barking which will be launch at this years Lakes Comic Art Festival. Lucy talks about the creative process around the book and the reasons for creating the book. We look at what weve been reading recently which include Kate Charlesworth's Sensible Footwear and Jess Lemire and Dean Ormiston's Black Hammer Age of Doom. Mike catches up on superhero TV and reviews The Wayward graphic no...