Celebrate the release of the 400th issue of Marvel's Doctor Strange with writer Mark Waid as he walks you through the milestone installment, Doctor Strange #10, page by page, panel by panel.

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https://www.comixology.com/Doctor-Strange-2018-10/digital-comic/728736

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Ben Blacker walks you through the latest issue of his DC/Vertigo series, HEX WIVES.

Issue #4 is available for purchase now:

https://www.comixology.com/Hex-Wives-2018-4/digital-comic/737657

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Writer Joe Henderson walks you through the climactic Issue #10 of Skyward (Image Comics).

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https://www.comixology.com/Skyward-10/digital-comic/732091

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Writer Carly Usdin and Artist Noah Hayes walk you through the first issue of their brand new series, The Avant-Guards.

Available for purchase now:

https://www.comixology.com/The-Avant-Guards-1/digital-comic/741933

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Sean Lewis, writer and co-creator of Coyotes, walks you through the just released Volume 2.

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https://www.comixology.com/Coyotes-Vol-2/digital-comic/731981

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Kelly Thompson, writer of the brand new Captain Marvel series, walks you through the first issue panel by panel.

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https://www.comixology.com/Captain-Marvel-2019-1/digital-comic/728701

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Writer Sina Grace walks you through his groundbreaking Iceman #5 and talks helming the first Iceman solo series, unpacking Bobby Drake's queer identity, and Mr. Sinister.

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https://www.comixology.com/Iceman-2018-5/digital-comic/728771

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Writer Ben Blacker and Colorist Marissa Louise walk through the art, composition, and process of their Vertigo comic, Hex Wives #3.

Available for purchase here:

https://www.vertigocomics.com/comics/hex-wives-2018/hex-wives-3

https://www.comixology.com/Hex-Wives-2018-3/digital-comic/737652

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Ben takes you through his critically-acclaimed Vertigo comic Hex Wives #2. Available for purchase here:

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Ben takes you through his critically-acclaimed Vertigo comic Hex Wives #1. Available for purchase here:

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Heath Corson (Justice League Action) chats with Jason Inman (DC All Access, Geek History Lesson) and Ashley V. Robinson (Redshirt Diaries, Geek History Lesson) about how to put together a comic pitch, the pros and cons of Kickstarter and their new all-ages steampunk comic JUPITER JET -- In stores now! 

The exciting conclusion to Heath Corson's (Justice League Action) conversation with Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock, Fatman on Batman) as they cover the secret history of Fatman on Batman, the long awaited revival of Genius and everything Marc can reveal about Castle Rock. Part Two of Two. 

Heath Corson (Justice League Action) deep dives into the secret origin of Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock, Fatman on Batman) as they chart the bon vivant's ascent from journalist to comic book writer to television writer to podcast royalty.  Part One of Two. 

Nick Dragotta (East of West), Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Dustin Nguyen (Descender), Marc Bernardin (Genius), Amy Reeder (Rocket Girl), and Greg Hinkle (Black Cloud) are some of the best storytellers around. Their stories are hilarious, wrenching, exciting, and heart-breaking in equal measure. These creators make the kinds of comics you love to read, and they'll share their tips and techniques in this can't-miss panel.

Filip Sablik (President of Publishing and Marketing; BOOM Studios) Ben Blacker (Death Be Damned), Liz Prince (Coady and The Creepies), Dennis Hopeless (WWE), Matt Kindt (Grass Kings), and Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief; BOOM Studios) discuss their work with BOOM Studios.

"Creepies R Go" by Danny Bailey Liz Prince

Holly Conrad (Commander Holly), Matthew Loux (The Time Museum), Box Brown (Andre The Giant: Life and Legend, Retrofit Comics), and Ben Blacker (Death Be Damned, Star Wars: Join The Resistance) discuss the differences, benefits, and pitfalls of working digitally and analog. Moderated by Graeme McMillan (The Hollywood Reporter).

Ben Blacker (Join The Resistance; Escape from Vodran), Christian Blauvelt (Star Wars Made Easy), Cullen Bunn (Star Wars: Darth Maul), Christie Golden (Battlefront II: Inferno Squad), Claudia Gray (Star Wars: Bloodline), Jarrett Krosoczka (Star Wars Jedi Academy: A New Class), Beth Revis (Star Wars: Rebel Rising), Cavin Scott (Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space), Landry Walker (Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume 1) discuss their passion for the Star Wars universe. Moderated by Michael Siglain (Lucasfilm Creative Director of Publishing).

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) and Adam Beechen (Transformers: Robots in Disguise) to talk about his new graphic novel, Mycroft Holmes.

Jarrett Krosoczka (Star Wars Jedi Academy: The Force Over Sleeps), Ben Blacker Ben Acker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance), and moderator Cecil Castellucci (Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure) discuss writing for the Star Wars Universe.

Recorded at the LA Times Festival of Books, April 22, 2017.

"Jabba The Hutt" by Tony Thaxton

Cecil Castellucci (Shade, The Changing Girl, Soupy Leaves Home), Matt Phelan (Snow White: A Graphic Novel), and Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, The Stone Heart) discuss the differences in writing for the graphic novel format. Moderated by Lee Wind (I’m Here. I’m Queer. What The Hell Do I Read?)

Recorded at the LA Times Festival of Books, April 22, 2017.

"Iceman" by Cecil Seaskull/Nerdy Girl

Len Wein was the creator of dozens of characters, the writer of hundreds of comics, and the editor of even more. He was also our friend. In the wake of Len's passing this past Sunday, Ben Blacker, Adam Beechen, and Heath Corson return to the studio where they spent so many hours listening to Len's stories and talking comics to reminisce about what Len meant to comics and to them personally.

Welcome to the Nightmare as Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) summons Alice Cooper, the dark prince of rock to discuss music, vaudeville, theatrical stunts gone awry, Wayne’s World 25^th anniversary and... Burt Bacharach?  Recorded at Emerald City Comic Con, March 3, 2017.

Celebrating Will Eisner and comics in general with James Tynion IV (Detective Comics; The Woods), Ben Blacker Ben Acker (Death Be Damned; Star Wars: Join The Resistance), Jackson Lanzing Collin Kelly (Hacktivist; Batman Robin Eternal), and Megan Hutchison (Rockstars; Will O’ the Wisp). Moderated by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (The 100, Batgirl and The Birds of Prey).

Recorded at the Pasadena City Library on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) talks to Myke Cole about his years working in the intelligence community, his love of fantasy, and his writing process.

Recorded at Emerald City Comic Con, March 3, 2017.

Ben Blacker (Death Be Damned) moderates a panel with Boom Studios editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon, managing editor Bryce Carlson, and creators John Allison (Giant Days), Jackie Ball (Goldie Vance), Dan Mora (Klaus), David F. Walker (War for The Planet of The Apes), Felipe Smith (All-New Ghost Rider).

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) and Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) are joined by David F. Walker (Powerman Iron Fist, Occupy Avengers) and Shea Fontana (Wonder Woman, DC Super Hero Girls) to talk about working with Marvel and DC, writing ahead of schedule, writing for different media, and more.

Recorded at Emerald City Comic Con, March 3, 2017.

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) and Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) are joined by Scott Snyder (Batman, Wytches) and Ron Marz (Doctor Strange and The Secret Defenders) to discuss their start, why they enjoy working in comics, creator-owned comics, and more.

Host Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) beams up Trevor Roth COO/President of Development of Roddenberry Entertainment to chat about their new comic series Days Missing, super hero brand management, character authenticity in the eye of reboots and, of course, everything he can spill about the upcoming Star Trek Discovery (Spoiler: Not much). Today's theme is a lounge version of the 60's Star Trek Theme (originally titled "Where No Man Has Gone Before") written by Alexander Courage.

Host Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) looks back at 2016's biggest comic book inspired hits and misses in the field of television and the best comics of the year with Ashley Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, The 100). Continuing our salute to the late great Prince, today's theme is "Trust" also recorded for the 1989 Batman movie.

Host Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) looks back at 2016's biggest comic book inspired hits and misses in the field of films and video games with Ashley Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, The 100). Today's theme is "Partyman" by the late great Prince, recorded for the 1989 Batman movie. And man, it's still funky.

The writer of several Marvel comics, including Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme, Spidey!, and Venom: Space Knight, discusses his longtime love of comics, balancing writing comics with his day job on Supernatural, finding the funny, and more.

Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour) and Heath Corson (Detective Chimp) are joined by Marguerite Bennett (DC Bombshells; Animosity; Insexts) to talk about their favorite comic book couples, depictions of romance in comics, putting personal stories into romantic storylines, and more. 

The writer of DC Bombshells, Animosity, Insexts, Josie and the Pussycats, and more talks about getting to write her favorite hero, Batwoman, for a new ongoing series next year, re-imagining DC's female heroes in DC Bombshells, mis-interpreting Batman, the ridiculous number of pages she's written this year, and lots more. 

Ben Blacker (Deadpool v Gambit) and Heath Corson (Detective Chimp) talk with the co-writer of Top Cow's Postal, screenwriter, and writer on Ash vs the Evil Dead about his multi-media career, his early influences, his process, and more.

Ben Blacker (Deadpool v Gambit) and Heath Corson (Detective Chimp) talk with the co-writer of Top Cow's Postal, screenwriter, and writer on Ash vs the Evil Dead about his multi-media career, his early influences, his process, and more.

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp) debates with Sterling Gates (Adventures of Supergirl) and Adam Beechen (Transformers: Robots in Disguise) about what makes an essential run of comics, how to leave a lasting mark on a character, the greatest Batman artistic team and the characters and story arcs that shaped them as writers. This week's theme is "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp) moderates a roundtable of retailers: Jesse James (Jesse James Comics), Lauren and Eric as they discuss why reboots are important to sales, reader's expectations of continuity, legacies and fan entitlement versus risks in storytelling.

Recorded live at the PHXCC in Phoenix. Today's theme is "Merry Go Round" by Kacey Musgraves. NOTE: Apologies to Lauren and Eric for not catching your full names or the name of your stores. Contact us and we will rectify.

The writer of DC's new Shade, the Changing Girl, as well as The P.L.A.I.N. Janes, The Year of the Beasts, young adult novels Boy Proof, The Queen of Cool, and more talks about her process, choosing to be an artist, her indie rock years, and more. This episode features two songs from Cecil's band, Nerdy Girl! Shade, the Changing Girl is out today.

Ben Blacker and The Writers Panel have lots of upcoming live shows and appearances, including the 300th Episode Celebration on 11/6 in LA with Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Marta Kauffman, Mike Schur, and lots more!

Host Heath Corson (King's Quest, DC Xmas Special) is joined by Hope Larson (Batgirl, Salamander Dream), Kate Leth (Patsy Walker aka Hellcat, Kate or Die!), and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class) to talk about web-comics: Where to find them, how to mine personal experiences to write one, building a dialogue with a community, ways to monetize them and the differences between them and working on books for Marvel and DC.  Today's theme is "Internet Killed The Video Star" by the Limousines.  

Heath Corson pulls back the curtain on... HIMSELF! That's right true believers, join Heath and interviewer David Gutierrez as they strip away the onion-like layers to find the truth of the impossible enigma that is Heath Corson's career as he talks about the creative process for the DC animated movies, pitching, working, how he am Bizarro, how to break in and how to stay in the entertainment industry. This episode was recorded live at a Writer Q A at the Comic Bug Comic Shop in Manhattan Beach.  Today's theme is "The Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine" by Spoon. 

Kate Leth (Patsy Walker, Hellcat; Bravest Warrior) joins hosts Ben Blacker (Deadpool v Gambit) and Heath Corson (King's Quest) to discuss her career from working in a comic book shop to writing web-comics to breaking through on Boom! properties such as Fraggle Rock and Edward Scissorhands. Kate chats about telling personal stories, her short attention span, her collaborators, her upcoming book Spell on Wheels, and more. 

Join animation "professionals" director Jon Schnepp (Metalocalypse, Venture Brothers), vo actor Jason Spisak (Young Justice, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and writer Heath Corson (Justice League Action, Batman: Assault on Arkham) as they describe getting jobs, losing jobs and doing jobs in animation. And there's a lot of talk about fish tanks. Recorded live at the PHCC in Phoenix. Today's theme is "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" by Cliff Friend and Dave Franklin.

Ben Blacker (Deadpool v Gambit; The Thrilling Adventure Hour) and Heath Corson (Kings Quest; Scream) talk about the God of Thunder with Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class), who co-wrote the first Thor film, and Julie Benson (Batgirl and the Birds of Prey; The 100).

Comic book writer/creator of Fatale, Criminal, Captain America, and more, Ed Brubaker. Topics discussed include the “rules of comic book writing,” the state of Marvel and DC and its creators, film adaptations of comics, and Ed's TV pitches. Recorded June 22, 2012.

An in-depth chat with the creators of Ben 10 and Generator Rex and the developers of Ultimate Spider-Man and the upcoming Avengers Assemble cartoons. Also accomplished comic book writers and artists, Man of Action is Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, and Joe Casey (and Joe Kelly, who unfortunately could not join). Recorded November 4, 2012.

Jason Inman (DC All Access, Geek History Lesson) and Ashley V. Robinson (The Red Shirt Diaries, Geek History Lesson) join forces with Heath Corson (Scream, King's Quest) for a spirited full-contact bloody gameshow/debate about all the zeitgeisty madness that is Harley Quinn, that (like Harley herself) swiftly descends into violence. Featuring a guest appearance by Deadpool... Man, I WISH I was kidding about that. Recorded live at the PHCC in Phoenix. Today's theme is "Crazy" by Patsy Cline.

The Eisner-winning author and illustrator discusses his latest book, The Sculptor, as well his seminal illustrated academic work, Understanding Comics, writing honestly, digging deep emotionally, overcoming fears, superheroes, and more.

Recorded at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 10, 2016.

Ben Blacker (Deadpool v Gambit) and Heath Corson (Bizarro) are joined by Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class; Thor) and Julie Benson (Batgirl and the Birds of Prey) to answer your questions about naming characters, heroes who kill, some of their biggest professional disappointments, and getting mf'd by Aqua-fans.

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The Eisner-award winning writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Daredevil, Irredeemable) and artist Veronica Fish (Silk, Challenger) talk about how the Archie relaunch came about, breaking the fourth wall, drawing Jughead's crownt and just when we might see an appearance from Pureheart the Powerful. Recorded live in Chicago at C2E2. Today’s theme is (what else?) "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies.

The Eisner-winning writer of A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, Compass South, Goldie Vance, and more discusses her process, her collaborators, the material she's drawn to, and taking over writing the hit Batgirl this month. Today's theme is by the Violent Femmes!

The writers of Batgirl and the Birds of Prey (released today!) and CW's The 100 talk about their histories as comics readers, Tattoo Man, their first foray into comic book writing, and more. Today's theme is by Skavoovie and the Epitones!

We're back! All new and all different, Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour; Deadpool v Gambit) and Heath Corson (Scream; Bizarro) host a rotating panel of pals returning and new to talk comics. This week, Blacker and Corson are joined by Adam Beechen (Transformers: Robots in Disguise; Bruce Lee) and Julie Benson Shawna Benson (The 100; Batgirl and the Birds of Prey) to discuss rebirths, reboots, why and how they happen, and what they're good for. Today's theme is by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony!

“Funny Pages” panel with Ryan Condal (co-creator, Colony), Adam Rogers (Wired magazine, author of Proof: The Science of Booze), and Tom DeLonge (Blink 182, Angels and Airwaves).

Recorded at San Diego Comic Con, July 12, 2015.

Join Heath Corson (Bizarro, Batman:Assault on Arkham) for this QA with filmmaker Barry Ira Geller and Heavy Metal CEO Jeff Krelitz recorded live at the art unveiling of Jack Kirby’s legendary concept art for “The Lord of Light” film AND theme park (seriously).  The art also has a incredible secret history as its best known for it’s use as a to rescue six Iranian hostages as told in the film Argo.  (Also seriously) 

Recorded live at Meltdown Comics.   

Superstar comics creator Arthur Adams (X-Men, Monkeyman and O’Brien, Longshot) joins Heath Corson and Adam Beechen to discuss dinosaurs, monsters, how he got his start, monsters, deadlines, dinosaurs, his breakthrough in Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew, his influences, dinosaurs, Jonni Future, and a whole bunch of other things, including dinosaurs, monsters and dinosaurs.

Recorded at Phoenix Comic-Con May 28-31, 2015

Writer-artists and international sensations Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba sit with Heath Corson and Adam Beechen for a wide-ranging concersation about their unusual careers, and their many and varied projects, such as the award-winning Daytripper, Casanova and The Umbrella Academy.

Recorded at Phoenix Comic-Con, May 28-31, 2015

Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour) and Heath Corson (Bizarro) host Frank Barbiere (Five Ghosts; The Howling Commandos of SHIELD), Tom King (Grayson; Omega Men), Charles Soule (Daredevil; Inhumans), Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class; upcoming: Big Trouble in Little China), Jeff King (Hand of God; Convergence).

Recorded at San Diego Comic Con on July 12, 2015.