The boys at the Awesome Comics Podcast get all transatlantic this week when Dan Butcher, Vince Hunt and Tony Esmond interview the titan of pencils Brian Vander. This particular Chicago creator is working on the long form webcomic The World of Grey and chats about its inception and his work process. It’s fair to say that Mr Vander falls in step with the laughing and generally sloppy organisation of this show: this is a really fun one and Dan is on particularly angry form.
This is also a bit of a rant driven episode and the guys discuss the growth in internet shaming and then move on to talking about print sales at conventions. We also get some excellent book recommendations, a list of events and a few shout outs.
Also in this episode is a competition to win Alan Moore signed goodies that promote the launch of the excellent Electricomics digital comics platform. (The answer may involve Tony drinking…. Have a listen and stand the chance of getting these great collectables).
So if you like small press comics, ranty opinions, poor Crocodile Dundee impressions, talk about process and mentions of Tony’s tendency to be a bit creepy at convention tables, then why not pop over and have a listen.
• You can listen to the episode right here – or find all the episodes so far by searching for The Awesome Comics Podcast on iTunes or go to www.awesomecomics.podbean.com
• You can also follow their antics on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theawesomecomicspodcast or on Twitter @theawesomepod
• You can find Brian and his excellent sci-fi comic at www.worldofgreycomic.com and on Twitter @vander11chi
• You can find the app for Electricomics in the iTunes store (its coming to Android very soon) and I implore you to have a look at some of this amazing work. Find out more on Twitter @Electricomics
If you have a small press book that you think the guys would like then why not send it into them at tony.awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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