Time for another #indiecomicreview! One of our fans/listeners/watchers was rather tenacious in getting us to review his new comic (Oct. '23) - Blowtorch Bad Roads from Page1 Comics! Thank you for being persistent! Blowtorch Bad Road's first issue is a great entry into a gritty, John Wick-esque type of comic! This black-and-white issue has some really great artistry and the b/w nature really fits with this story. The cover is truly well done and an eye-catcher! We won't give much away here -- just get your hands on it! Looking forward to the next issue! Description: Blowtorch Bad Roads is the bare-knuckled, rough and tumble, gritty, bloody crime thriller you've been waiting for! 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

We had the awesome opportunity to visit with and interview Chiral Comic's creator Kang Jing (KJ) and co-writer/editor Api Ngo  @ThatChineseHistoryGuy  (on YouTube) all the way from Singapore! Interviewing at the same time - but technically on different days - was similar to time-travel -- or something else conceptually trippy. We had a blast learning about wuxia (which literally means "martial arts and chivalry," is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China) and how this dynamic duo ended up working together! We hope you enjoy learning about this potentially different perspective/experience in the comic creator domain. And we HIGHLY recommend their comics! Zhao Vol. 1 was intriguing, has a story that grabs, and is visually bold and vivid! While their recent Kickstarter has already completed, they ask that you visit their website, check them out, and order a copy of this smart, large graphic novel! ➡️ https://chiralcomics.storenvy.com/ Kang Jing (KJ) - Creator/Writer/Artist/Letterer Api Ngo - Co-Writer/Editor Alan Bay - Colorist Kang Jing (KJ) is a Singaporean Graphic Novelist and the visionary behind Chiral Comics. KJ entered into the industry in 2019 with the release of his debut comic series, “The World My Arena”, which was successfully funded through Kickstarter. Garnering substantial attention, the martial arts series received coverage in local media outlets such as justsaying.ASIA and CNA Lifestyle, and adapted into animated videos (ComicVid by VividThree Productions). In 2022, KJ was invited as an ambassador artist for Singapore's inaugural Comic Embassy, an initiative co-organised by SG Cartoon Resource Hub and NAFA International. Later on, KJ had the privilege to adapt the autobiography of CPT Ho Weng Toh, Singapore's last World War II Flying Tiger, into a comic series published in the local newspaper. On the global stage, KJ’s works have been featured in internationally published comic anthologies, including the Covid Chronicles by Graphic Mundi, which was named by The Washington Post as one of the "Best Graphic Novels of 2021". He was also announced as the interior comic artist for Týr, internationally renowned Faroese folk metal band, to be published in 2024. Currently, he is working on his latest project, Zhao, a wuxia graphic novel steeped in historical fiction. ➡️ https://chiralcomics.com/ ⬅️ 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

We had the incredible opportunity to interview #indiecomic creator, Laurie Calcaterra, creator of Path of the Pale Rider, late last year and while this interview is a bit longer than most, it's well worth it! Path of the Pale Rider was truly delightful to get into and we cannot recommend this series enough! We were lucky enough to read issues 1-3, and this comic has extremely high potential for a BIG future in our humble opinion. This fresh take on the "zombie apocalypse" genre is an emotional and relateable ride! Not just a comic, POTPR has riddles, short films, and a choose-your-own-adventure book. There are multiple ways to participate in the story. Sign up for social media to stay in the link for the next project, issue 4 completion and trade paperback coming early 2024. ➡️ www.pathofthepalerider.com ⬅️ Laurie: linktr.ee/LaurieCalcaterra Marco Defillo: @marco_defillo_art on instagram Matt Chambers: @roninh5x on instagram 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

Psycho List is a great comic that expertly blends a very real-world issue (dv) with comic book style to take the reader on an intriguing journey. For several reasons, the Squares recommend this issue! This was a review of issue #1 and 6 are showing available on Global Comix from Blackbox Comics. Description: (W) Kevin Grevioux (A/CA) Jonathan Lau After a former FBI agent becomes a therapist, he has a hard time staying out of his patients' lives, taking on their problems as his own. FBI calls him back in for a special case that requires his unique skillset. 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

The Squares reviewed listener/follower submission "Incision" recently and this was a winner for all of us! Creator Jay Red. Published by Lesser Known Comics. Check out the kickstarter that is happening this month (Jan. 2024)! ➡️ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jayred/incision-1-a-razor-sharp-90s-homage-comic?ref=clipboard-prelaunch Listen to the full pod on your favorite podcasting platform or watch it here! Synopsis: Over twenty years ago, the world was changed forever by an inter-dimensional incursion known as The Hijack. In its wake, world order struggled to survive, leaving competing territories populated by ordinary people and Jacks, individuals altered by The Hijack and left with strange abilities or physical changes. Our story follows Frank Bergen, also known as Incision, a man plagued by violent blackouts and enhanced with bio-weaponry. After falling under the scrutinizing eye of his unforgiving boss, Antov, Incision is forced on a path to confront the hidden forces haunting him and reclaim a life he can no longer recall. INCISION #1 is 24 pages of full-color adventure! All production work on the issue is complete. If you're a fan of 1990's era superhero comics or colorful gritty action stories then INCISION is for you! Credits: Jay Red- Creator and Artist Billy Diamond Jr- Scripting Maja Opacic- Colors Tom Adimos- Page Flats Published by Lesser Known Comics 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

The Squares reviewed Universum 1:1 Execution recently and this was a real hit with some and a miss for others. One thing we all agreed on is that the artwork is incredible for this comic! Listen on your favorite podcasting platform or watch it right here! Find out how The Office, LOTR, Hercules, and Star Wars end up in the same conversation! Description: The adventure begins! Two girls on vacation in another world become involved in a full-blown world war against gods. 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

In this episode, the Squares review Cold Sky from Black Relic Comics. This comic contains 3 separate stories that take place in the universe Black Relic Comics is creating. Each was quite different. Check out this review where movies like The Fifth Element, Alien/Aliens, and Jaws get mentioned! Cold Sky is a sci-fi space opera set thousands of years into our future. Humankind has stretched out into the stars, leaving Earth far behind, but now as resources get scarce, the peace that has held for 800 years hangs in the balance. But a signal from deep space may be a relic from our past and the key to our future. 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

The Squares review Exciting Comics from  @antarcticpress! This comic was packed with new characters and the different ways they tie into this new universe that writer, Bradley Golden, is creating. Check it out and let us know which character was most intriguing to you! Find it on  @GlobalComix  ⬅️ Bradley Golden - Writer David Doub - Writer David Furr - Writer John E. Crowther - Writer Salvatore Cuffari - Artist 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

We had the pleasure of reviewing Hunt. Kill. Repeat. from  @madcavestudios  and Mark London recently. This comic was truly well done. We were all caught up in this story that delves into a time when the Greek Gods have come to the land of man to wreak havoc and teach the technology-loving humans a lesson about who to worship. While the story doesn't fit neatly into a better-known Greek myth, the creators did a fantastic job of weaving in traditional Greek mythology beats with their unique take on the ongoing battle between Gods and humans. Let us know what you think in the comments! This comic, and most of the comics we review, can be found on  @GlobalComix  🤩 Description: It’s Kill Bill meets Clash of the Titans in Hunt. Kill. Repeat. The all-new, action-packed series by Mark London (Battlecats). When the Greek gods invade Earth, society is quickly forced to comply with their new rulers. However, one god, Artemis, rejects her brethren’s ideology and has found solace in the love of a mortal. When she is called to Olympus to answer for her betrayal, the gods strip away her godly powers and leave her for dead. Now, ten years later, Artemis is on a quest for revenge to confront her father, Zeus, for taking away everything she ever loved. 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

We enjoyed it so much the first time -- we invited the "Devil" back to the pod! The "Devil" we say?! Well, an argument could be made. We're speaking with Paul "Haydes" Hayden in this episode! Haydes is the founder of indie comics publisher ASAP Imagination. This time we spoke with Haydes about his many projects and events, along with their creator-owned offshoot The NE1 World. Check out all of ASAP Imagination's comics at https://asapimagination.com. And see the comics of The NE1 World at https://ne1world.com. 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

In this episode, the Squares are reviewing Fallen #1 of a 4 part series. Fallen's dark artistry evokes some classic 80's and 90's nostalgia for some of us, along with some more modern movie call-backs (Hello Constantine and Seven!!). Join us for a bit of mystery and muuuurrrrdeeeeerrrrr in Fallen! Description: Zander Knight's nightmares are about to become real. He is a down-on-his-luck blue collar worker, living in Queen City where dead bodies are starting to pile up. Detective Gunnerson and Detective Mazz try to solve these mysterious deaths. Things start to unravel as Zander encounters the Dragon Queen. Will he make it out of this real nightmare or will he remain the Fallen? Created by Scales Comics Find it on Global Comix 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

In this review, the Squares discuss Plague Seeker! An issue "0" comic from Bad Egg Publishing. It's a surprising issue with stunning artwork that leaves us wanting to know more! Description: In the far future, civilization has been destroyed by an event only known as The Calamity. Humanity lives in terror, ruled over by monstrous creatures called the Great Plagues. Ben Templesmith: Cover Artist Charlie White: Writer Dave Sharpe: Letterer Jackson Clarke: Writer John Bivens: Cover Artist Robert Meyers: Editor Vamkire Trannel: Artist Vamkire Trannel: Cover Artist 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

This review episode is about Deathrage. Not our own -- that of Mark Freeman, "Spartan Captain America Deadpool," if you will. We had quite a bit to discuss about this comic. From lettering to the impressive illustrations to a mixed-in origin story that really ties all together for a compelling story leaving readers wanting more! With 6 issues already available on @GlobalComix, we HiGhLy recommend giving it a read and come back here to let us know what you think! Description: In the year 1985, Mark Freeman signs up to be the first of a new line of Spartan super soldier. Something goes wrong in the experiment, and he doesn't turn out at all like they wanted. This six issue standalone story will tell the origin of MERC's Deathrage! 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

What if Jo(h)n Wick happened a bit differently, and was spelled a bit differently? What if his companion was who was spared and was an assassin? The biggest question of all, though... what if his companion was a dog named Flint with a thirst for revenge? In this episode, the gang is all together to review Good Boy, written by Garrett Gunn and Christina Blanch, art and colors by Kit Wallis, lettering and design by Dave Lentz, and published by Source Point Press. We'll get straight to the point, this is a great comic and series! We all agreed that the premise was a fun twist and that cover-to-cover this book is a winner to us! The story, the artwork, and even the lettering is as precise as an assassin needs to be!! With 12 issues already available on  @GlobalComix , we HiGhLy recommend giving it a read! Description: Flint Sparks and his human Jon, both former mercenaries, have settled down in quiet retirement from an industry where the job is supposed to be forever. But, unlike anyone before, they found a way out. However, this new life, filled with peace and joy, is not to be. 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

We had the immense joy of interviewing Laurie Cunningham recently. Editor-in-Chief and a writer at ASAP IMAGINATION, L. A. Cunningham released her debut book, Points of Villainy/Points of Virtue, with co-author, P. A. Hayden in November 2020. In 2021, her second publication came out as a part of ASAP IMAGINATION’s first charity anthology, Perspectives, which included her short story, Just a Second. In 2022, L. A. Cunningham released her debut comic book series, Sister Grim, followed by the series Points of Villainy, and her dystopian zombie-esque parenting picture book Babies with Rabies: An ABC Survival Guide. https://linktr.ee/lacunningham https://lacunningham.com/shop/ https://asapimagination.com/collections/sister-grim-collection Laurie's book collections (Babies with Rabies, Sister Grim, Points of Villainy/Points of Virtue, This is not a poem) https://www.amazon.ca/This-DEFINITELY-NOT-not-poem-ebook/dp/B0C28SJTQL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=This+is+not+a+poem+cunningham&qid=1687917239&sr=8-1 Laurie's drink and draw show on ASAP's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR70Dyx79br3R9kXogzyPCc1DyYeHTHr_ Website https://lacunningham.com The ASAP website https://asapimagination.com The NE1 World website https://ne1world.com globalindiegroup.com  🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

Episode 60 (no, we have not been numbering these but this is where we're at!) is packed with UPDATES!! New host (welcome Karie), update on the contest, restructuring the comic reviews, a host on hiatus, and MORE! ➡️ Please don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! And you can also find us on your favorite podcast apps! 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tyler Chin-Tanner, comic creator and Co-Publisher at A Wave Blue World (AWBW). From his early careers in teaching and humanitarian aid work, Tyler Chin-Tanner took the leap into his lifelong passion for comics, attending The Kubert School from 2003 to 2006 and co-founding AWBW with his wife Wendy in 2005. Publishing through AWBW, Tyler writes graphic novels including the New York Times featured American Terrorist and edits anthologies such as the New York Times featured All We Ever Wanted, art books like Punkrock* Jazz, and creator-owned projects including Jack The Radio: Creatures. 🌟 https://twitter.com/TylerChinTanner 🌟 https://www.instagram.com/tyler_awbw/?hl=en 🌟 https://www.facebook.com/AWaveBlueWorld 🌟 https://awbw.com/about/ 🚨 See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

In this week's episode, the Comic Book Squares are talking to comic book shop owner Ken Brown! Ken is the owner of Drawn to Comics, a comic shop in Glendale, Arizona. We chat with Ken about not only how he got into the comics industry and why he's still doing it after all these years, but also about how indie comics creators and publishers can get into stores like his. You can learn more about Drawn to Comics - and if you're a creator, maybe reach out to Ken about getting your comics in his shop - at http://drawntocomics.com/. Please don't forget to like and subscribe! And you can also find us on your favorite podcast apps! See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. Also, please consider donating to the Comic Book Script Contest fund! We're sponsoring a comic book script contest for up-and-coming comic book writers, with cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $200. Your donation will go toward this prize as well as toward the other prizes we'll be offering our winners. You can donate here: https://dreamfoundry.org/donate-to-dream-foundry/. Just make sure to check the "Comics Script Contest" box. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

In this week's episode, the Comic Book Squares have writer Richard Fairgray on the show! Richard is a writer and artist of children's books, but most recently he's been diving into more mature-themed comics with books such as "Haunted Hill" and "Octopus: A Memoir of Flailing." Currently, he's about to run a new Kickstarter campaign for his "most ambitious project on the platform yet," "The Ex-Wives of Frankenstein." You can learn more here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blastosaurus/the-ex-wives-of-frankenstein-1 Please don't forget to like and subscribe! And you can also find us on your favorite podcast apps! See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. Also, please consider donating to the Comic Book Script Contest fund! We're sponsoring a comic book script contest for up-and-coming comic book writers, with cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $200. Your donation will go toward this prize as well as toward the other prizes we'll be offering our winners. You can donate here: https://dreamfoundry.org/donate-to-dream-foundry/. Just make sure to check the "Comics Script Contest" box. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support

In today's episode, we're talking to comic book creator Travis Gibb!Travis has worked on popular indie comic series such "Coins of Judas," "Voodoo Nations," "Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies," Cthulu Invades Oz," and more! Keep up with Travis and Orange Cone Productions at https://substack.com/@travisgibb. Please don't forget to like and subscribe! And you can also find us on your favorite podcast apps! See all Comic Book Squares links here: https://linktr.ee/comicbooksquares. Also, please consider donating to the Comic Book Script Contest fund! We're sponsoring a comic book script contest for up-and-coming comic book writers, with cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $200. Your donation will go toward this prize as well as toward the other prizes we'll be offering our winners. You can donate here: https://dreamfoundry.org/donate-to-dream-foundry/. Just make sure to check the "Comics Script Contest" box. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooksquares/support