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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSArtist/writer Jesse Hamm has passed awayImage Comics signals ‘The Department of Truth’ is on the hunt for BigfootRegina King to direct adaptation of Image Comics’ ‘Bitter Root’Rob Liefeld Leaves Mighty Crusaders Due to Variant Cover SpoilerThe Nice House on the Lake #1 sells more issues than TDoT (100k)Marvel unveils five-part series ‘X-Men: The Trial of Magneto’Marvel reveals new superhero and mutant Somnus to be revealed in ‘Marvel’s Voices: Pride’ #1John Romita Jr. and Dan Slott teaming up for ‘Fantastic Four’ 60th-anniversary issueMarvel celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with ‘Marvel’s Voices: Identity’Marvel teases the conclusion to ‘Infinite Destinies’ out August 2021CABLE: RELOADED #1 coming this August!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 (Various)Seven Secrets #7 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Daniele Di Nicuolo)Nathan:Time Before Time #1 (W: Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, A: Joe Palmer)Batman: The Detective #2 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Andy Kubert)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Immortal Hulk: Time Of Monsters #1 (W: Alex Paknadel, A: Juan Ferreyra)Nathan: Fantastic Four: Life Story #1 (W: Mark Russell, A: Sean Izaakse)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Way of X #2 (Christian Ward variant)Nathan: Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #3 (Donald Mustard variant)Segment: Interview: Jeff Smith - Bone, RASL, new book TUKI: Fight for Fire Makes Debut on Kickstarter!Congrats on the Kickstarter! How has the response been so far?The original TUKI webcomic was in color, yet the new books are in black and white. What led to the decision to go back to basics here?You mentioned in the Kickstarter press release that you really dove back into TUKI when COVID hit. Tell us a bit about that process and why it felt like it was finally time.How has the story and world of TUKI evolved from the original webcomic to how it’s presented now?What is it about ancient human history that interests you the most? - he’s kind of answering this!It seems like the core of every myth is humanity’s attempt at understanding the world, what are you trying to “understand” at the core of Tuki?Do you have any rituals when you approach the page each day, or the story as a whole? Something that gets you in the zone?You’ve noted in previous interviews you’re a big reader. Do you have any favorite reads right now, novels or comics?Were there any novels that lead to your discovery of the Tuki story?The comics industry has changed a lot of the years, how has setting up Tuki on Kickstarter differed from self-publishing for you in the past? - i think we kinda covered this too OKAY!Comics in general have changed over time, are there any developments you’ve embraced like digital technology, or digital comics for that matter?We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Bone today, which came back a few years ago in the form of Bone: Coda. How was it revisiting these old friends, and do you think there’s another Bone story in you somewhere? Bone adaptations have been attempted a few times over the years, but mostly in film format. Why do you feel that Netflix is the ideal home for this story?Any chance we’ll finally see what Boneville looks like?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug in today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Jeff Smith is into Marx Brothers movies, biographies on them, Sam Cook, Tune In Beatles

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSJohn Paul Leon has passed awayJeff Smith’s new graphic novel ‘Tuki’ to debut on Kickstarter May 4Dark Horse series ‘Lady Killer’ headed to Hollywood starring Blake LivelySkybound/Image Pride Month charity variants to benefit transgender law centerMarvel has invited real-world celebrities to the Hellfire GalaMarvel Comics teases new superhero SomnusMarvel teases new series ‘The Trial of Magneto’ for August 2021Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Nocterra #3 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Tony S. Daniel)Marauders #20 (W: Gerry Duggan, A: Stefano Caselli)Nathan:The Good Asian #1 (Pornsak Pichetshote, Alexandre Tefengki)The Swamp Thing #3 (Ram V, Mike Perkins)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Silver Coin #2 (Kelly Thompson, Walsh)Nathan: Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow #2 (Chip Zdarsky, Pasqual Ferry)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: X-Corp #1 (David Aja)Nathan: Fantastic Four #32 (Peach Momoko)Segment: Interview - Declan Shalvey - Check out the Kickstarter for Time Before TimeHi Declan, thank you for being on the AIPT Comics podcast and congrats on a fully-funded Kickstarter with just 2 days to go! And with Time Before Time launching on Wednesday in comic book shops! How has the Kickstarter rollercoaster been for you?Time Before Time is a time travel story, but it’s more a smugglers’ tale, especially since time can’t be altered as far as we know. What made you choose to go this route using time travel?What is your favorite time travel story?I’ve read you hope Time Before Time goes for a long time, do you have a number of issues in mind that would be the dream run?The first issue takes place in the 80s and the 2100s, was there any significance in those periods of time?The first couple of issues end with cliffhangers - is that something we can expect for the full series?As an artist, have you found you approach scripting differently than Rory? And how is the process different collaborating with Rory McConville and Joe Palmer been like?Your book Immortal Hulk Flatline was inspired, especially the color story at work, how did that influence your work on Time Before Time?With plenty of Marvel works under your belt, are there any Marvel characters you’re itching to draw or write?Last April it was solicited you’d be working with Ed Brisson on a Punisher tale, is that still in the works?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug in today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - TV shows, Invincible, German Show Deutschland 89, Justified, Startup, Superstore, Last Man on Earth, Star Trek Lower Decks

NEWSRobert Kirkman’s ‘Invincible’ renewed for two more seasonsSweet Tooth TRAILER!Marvel reveals new Hellfire Gala looks for X-Men like Xavier, Wolverine, and more, and here’s what we learned from the GuideMarvel Comics unveils Free Comic Book Day 2021 coversEverything learned on Exegol in ‘Star Wars: Darth Vader’ #11Heavy Metal and Incendium team up with Disturbed for ‘Dark Messiah’DC Comics announces DC FanDome 2021 for October 16thSkybound Entertainment releases virtual convention Xpo 64 scheduleOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Action Comics #1030 (W: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, A: Daniel Sempere)Cable #10 (W: Gerry Duggan, A: Phil Noto)Nathan:Witchblood #2 (W: Matthew Erman, A: Lisa Sterle)Shadowman #1 (W: Cullen Bunn, A: Jon Davis-Hunt)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Eden #1 (W: Cullen Bunn, A: Dalibor Talijic)Nathan: The Good Asian #1 (W: Pornsak Pichetshote, A: Alexandre Tefengki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wynd #6 (Rian Gonzales)Nathan: The Swamp Thing #3 (Kyle Hotz variant)Segment: Interview: Tim SheridanTim, thank you for being on the show! You’ve had a big year with multiple titles at DC Comics, but if you could take a step back for a moment, take me to 2006, your first credited work for Outta Sync, a fockumentary where you played Beverly, Just Beverly (The Choreographer). Did Tim Sheridan from 2006 know he’d be on the AIPT Comics podcast in 2021 talking about writing some incredible DC Comics?Superman: Man of Tomorrow was a real blast. How did you get involved with DC animation, and how did you approach telling a new take on Superman’s origin story?You laid a lot of groundwork in Man of Tomorrow for a new DC animated universe. In addition to Supes’ regular supporting cast, it introduces Martian Manhunter and Lobo. Were these characters you wanted to include from the beginning, or did WB kind of present you with, “We want a Superman origin, and it needs these characters?”You’ve written Superman a few times before.  And there’s been a good bit of chatter on the internet with people debating what defines Superman. What do you think is Superman’s defining trait?Shifting to Titans Academy: introducing Red X to continuity must be a huge honor for you, what was the conversation like with DC to get that character into the comics?Tim, loving Titans Academy, and in issue two there’s some great set pieces. One of which has Cyborg and Nightwing talking in front of a window into one of the classrooms where mayhem takes place yet Cyborg and Nightwing are calm and aren’t even bothered by it. When approaching a page like that, how did you come up with the idea, was it inspired by anything you’ve seen before?When writing a book about a superhero school, is there any daydreaming up storylines for an X-Men run?You’ve got Shazam on the way this summer, was it always planned as a four-issue series?One of the things that fascinates me about Titans Academy, and now Shazam, is that you’ve written these two properties before in Future State. How tricky is it to tell a NEW story that is kind of informed by FUTURE events that we’ve seen in stories you’ve PREVIOUSLY written? My brain just broke trying to put that sentence together!You’re working on Masters of the Universe: Revelation for Netflix and the new prequel comic. Two questions: 1, can we be you when you grow up? And 2, how’d you get involved with Revelation and do you have a lot of nostalgia for MOTU?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Invincible, watching cooking shows on YouTube

NEWSMarvel July Solicits are here!Marvel announces 'Sinister War' series spinning out of 'Amazing Spider-Man'Marvel announces ‘Aliens: Aftermath’ #1 one-shot from Benjamin PercyMarvel kicking off ‘The Last Annihilation’ this July via Al Ewing’s Space AgeDisney and Predator breaking up?Rob Liefeld changes his mind about NFTs, Alex Ross does not. DC Comics unveils new Superman series and lineup details for July 2021DC launching horror imprint with ‘The Conjuring: The Lover’DC Comics launching ‘Blue & Gold’ #1 this July tackling superhero social mediaDC First Look: ‘Justice League Infinity’ #1 set within ‘Justice League Unlimited’New Shazam 4-part series coming this JulyDark Horse and Mattel announce ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ #1Image Comics Solicits for JulyEmilia Clarke, Marguerite Bennett & Leila Leiz launching ‘M.O.M.: Mother of Madness’Image launching sci-fi/fantasy 'Ordinary Gods' July 7thDC Comics hosts Joker vs. Suicide Squad in ‘Suicide Squad: Get Joker!’Marvel Comics TEAM UP:with Viz Media team up for manga/comics collabwith ESPN team up for first-ever NBA ‘alternate presentation’ gameOur Top Books of the WeekDave:The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1 (Ram V,, A: Filipe Andrade)Spider-Woman #11 (W: Karla Pacheco, A: Pere Perez)Nathan:Way of X #1 (W: Simon Spurrier, A: Bob Quinn)Specter Inspectors #3 (Bowen McCurdy, Kaitlyn Musto)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Department Of Truth #8 (W: James Tynion, A: Martin Simmonds)Nathan: Batman/Superman #17 (W: Gene Luen Yang, A: Danny Miki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spawn #317 (Bjorn Barends)Nathan: Shadowman #1 (David Mack variant)Segment: Interview: Elsa Charretier - Recently wrapped up November (vol 4) with Matt Fraction, new YouTube show, a new art book on Kickstarter. Check out her Patreon.Elsa, thank you so much for being on the AIPT Comics podcast for the second time….and congratulations on another successful Kickstarter this past September and now an official YouTube show launched too!It became clear over time your latest Kickstarter also meant upping your game as far as cameras, lighting, and post production, what went into creating a studio in your home space and was this something you’ve wanted to do for some time before the pandemic forced us all to communicate more from our homes?You’re very natural behind the camera, have you always wanted to be a host in videos and...dare I say TV some day?Your YouTube show has shown off 3 video series, book club, 10-minute layout, and case study. What made these 3 your first picks to kick the channel off?Do you have any other types of videos breaking down comics yet to be revealed?Your video breaking down Reservoir Dogs is inspired. Do you find yourself watching films and breaking them down as you did here into comics layout?Your videos range from 6 to 14 minutes in their final format, but I was curious is there many more minutes that you edit down?When you work, is there anything that gets you in the zone? Any particular movies or music that put you in the right headspace?You live in France and speak French, is there any desire to create video content for a French speaking audience?As our guru, or comics guide, do you have any goals for the show or your career, or series or projects you’ve got planned to tackle?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug today? We know you have a new art book in the works!Off-Topic Top Shelf - Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Chris Ware, puppy videos

NEWSMarvel announces ‘X-Men’ #1 team lineup for July relaunchAnd the X-Men Vote winner is… BansheeImage Comics announces 3-issue fantasy noir ‘Syphon’ out July 2021Battle Chasers: Joe Madureira revives the hit series after 20 yearsWalking Dead's Rick Grimes Wields Michonne's Lightsaber in New Kirkman/Ottley ComicThe HUGO AWARDS 2021 finalists have been announced!'United States of Captain America' #2 to intro new hero Nichelle Wright‘X-Men Legends’ #5 kicks off ‘X-Factor’ story by Peter David and Todd Nauck‘Amazing Fantasy’ returns with new #1 from Kaare AndrewsDC reveals Future State: Gotham artOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Home Sick Pilots #5 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Locke & Key/Sandman: Hell & Gone #1 (W: Joe Hill, A: Gabriel Rodriguez)Nathan:Batman: The Detective #1 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Andy Kubert)Phantom on the Scan #1 (W: Cullen Bunn, A: Mark Torres)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Way of X #1 (W: Simon Spurrier, A: Bob Quinn)Nathan: Way of X #1 (W: Simon Spurrier, A: Bob Quinn)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Haha #4 (Michael Shea)Nathan: Way of X #1 (Jay Anacleto variant)Segment: Jed MacKay - Magic (the Gathering), Black Cat (Michael Dowling), Avengers Mech Strike, Taskmaster (just wrapped up), and upcoming Moon Knight in July (art by Alessandro Cappuccio). Jed, congratulations on launching Magic at BOOM! Studios last week. When approached to write this one, how did you begin to hone your story when you’re working off a universe that’s huge?There’s clearly a love for this universe on display here. Were you a fan of Magic the Gathering going into the project? Of course, there are cards you can purchase to understand the lore of Magic the Gathering, but are there any books you used as a resource when creating this world?Was there anything in Magic #1 that Ig Guara positively crushed and surprised you with?Black Cat #5 is out this week and kicked off a new story arc called The Gilded City. Given what is stolen in this issue...will you ever run out of things to heist and do you have a running list of items for Black Cat to steal?Infinite Destinies is slated to start in June, but it was delayed due to COVID! Was the series of annuals completed and shelved, or was it pencils down until a new release date was set?What a busy summer for you, with Moon Knight launching in July. Congrats! Your interview with comicbook.com goes into Khonshu being imprisoned in Asgard which means Moon Knight (and Mr. Knight) is going it alone. It also suggests he’ll be a protector of those traveling at night, might we expect an episodic approach to the series, with a different thing or person needing protecting each issue?You’ve also said there will be no thought bubbles or captions to help convey his alienation, are there any stylistic choices you’ve made for any of your other works?Some of the most iconic Moon Knight covers have his costume positively shredded, can you comment on why that is and if he has a great tailor?Considering your current Marvel slate, which show do you think would make the best-animated series: Mech Strike, Black Cat, or Moon Knight?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug today? Segment - Superfight! Black Cat vs. Moon Knight - Black Cat!!Off-Topic Top Shelf - Jed MacKay - Painting Warhammer

NEWSMarvel reveals new ‘X-Men’ creative team, two new series for August/September 2021Marvel Comics announces new ‘Moon Knight’ series for July 2021Marvel Comics officially announces Flash Thompson to return in ‘Extreme Carnage: Alpha’ and also Scream and Phage one-shotsMarvel launching ‘Jabba the Hutt’ one-shot for ‘War of the Bounty Hunters’ eventUpcoming Empyre collection to collect unpublished pages from book canceled by pandemicBeyond the Breach #1 announced at AfterShockDark Horse reveals fantasy graphic novel ‘Rewild’ for October 2021BOOM! and Image (silver coin) get 2nd printing news this week, oh and Nocterra tooAWA Studios announces support for artists to make NFTsImage/Skybound Entertainment announce charity variant covers for AAPIDC's New Series Round Robin announces First Bracket Winners, Creative TeamsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Nocterra #2 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Tony S. Daniel)The Silver Coin #1 (W: Chip Zdarsky, A: Michael Walsh)Nathan:The Swamp Thing #2 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)The Silver Coin #1 (W: Chip Zdarsky, A: Michael Walsh)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: The Detective #1 (Tom Taylor, Andy Kubert)Nathan: Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #1 (W: Ivan Cohen, A: Dario Brizuela)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Unstoppable Spider-Man #2 (Takashi Okazaki)Nathan: Batman: The Detective #1 (Brian Bolland variant)Segment: Phillip Kennedy Johnson - Alien, Superman, Action Comics, Extreme Carnage Alpha, Marvel Zombies: ResurrectionPhillip, congratulations on an incredible year of stories, but also last year’s stories too like Kill a Man and The Last God! Heading into a year of Alien, Symbiotes, and Superman, how do you approach the page with so many universes in mind?What do you think is the key to the lasting appeal of the Alien franchise? Why has it managed to intrigue audiences on the screen and the page for 4 decades?We know there is a Star Wars Story group that checks stories, is there an Alien Story group?On that same note, it was awesome seeing Bishop in the first issue of Alien. Were there any characters that you were told were off-limits? What is the collaboration process like with Salvador Larroca?Headlining Extreme Carnage Alpha, can you talk a little bit about this project, are you the ringleader so to speak?Do you have a favorite Symbiote?I’m not a betting man, but you must have pondered what an Alien vs. Symbiote story would look like. Or for that matter, a mega alien battle between Superman, Alien, and Carnage?  Who do you have coming out on top?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Home Schooling, Lifting, Reading for research

NEWSSan Diego Comic-Con announces 2021 in-person convention for Thanksgiving Weekend -  Creators react!X-Men Monday 100 reveals a few bits of news like Victor LaValle joining the X-OfficeMarvel Comics kicking off ‘Extreme Carnage Alpha’ #1 this JulyC.B. Cebulski reveals Venom #34 will reveal “classified character!C.B. also teased new Moon Knight series coming soonJohn Romita Jr. set to return to Marvel Comics in JulyMarvel's New Predator Comic Series DelayedMarvel Comics teases new heroes and villains in ‘The Marvels’ #1Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley join forces on ‘Spider-Man: Life Story Annual’ #1AfterShock launching YA imprint Seismic Press with ‘Rainbow Bridge’Image Comics reveals new art and creators attached to ‘Spawn Universe’Vote for a DC Comics story arc?!Curt Pires and comiXology announce two new series and ‘YOUTH Season Two’Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Silk #1 (W: Maurene Goo, A: Takeshi Miyazawa)Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing #1 (W: Steve Orlando, Artist: Francesco Mobili)Nathan:Witchblood #1 (W: Matthew Erman, A: Lisa Sterle)Beta Ray Bill #1 (W/A: Daniel Warren Johnson)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Project Patron #1 (Steve Orlando, Artist: Patrick Piazzalunga)Nathan: The Silver Coin #1 (W: Chip Zdarsky, A: Michael Walsh)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Dracula: Vlad The Impaler TPB (Esteban Maroto)Nathan: Nocterra #2 (Tyler Kirkham variant)Segment: Interview with Comicstorian (aka  Benny Potter)Podcaster, Youtuber, comics writer for a backup in Bloodshot #12Comicstorian, can you tell us a little about yourself and how you started your empire of podcasting and YouTube’ing?You recently got a chance to write a backup in Bloodshot #12, how did that gig come about?The backup looks so cool, showing huge moments in Bloodshot’s life in short dynamic bursts. What was the collaboration process like with Juan Jose Ryp?Do you have anything else cooking with Valiant or another comics publisher?I see you’ve covered Valiant Comics a good bit on your channel. What to you is the ultimate appeal of the Valiant Universe?As a verifiable comics expert, what are your top 3 comics of all time?You’re also a Twitch partner, which I think qualifies you as something of a renaissance man. What are you playing right now and do you have any comic-related games you’d recommend to listeners?I’ve heard it’s too late to get into the YouTube game, Marques Brownlee said this on an AMA, but I was curious as someone who has such a history working at it, do you think so and if not...any tips for fledgling video creators?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug today? Off-Topic Top Shelf - Comicstorian - Weird Whiskeys - Gunfighter Bourbon

NEWSBefore we dig into those interviews, we recap the week in news. Marvel made waves mid-week as they revealed a new deal with Penguin Random House for distribution of all their comics. Marvel also revealed Alien #1 is getting a second printing after selling over 300,000 copies. BOOM! Studio also revealed big news as their series BRZRKR is headed to Netflix.In other news, Image Comics sets October 20 for The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering andannounces WonderCon@Home schedule. Also in schedule news, DC Comics sets Milestone comics for same-day print/digital release while an Amazon Listing teases a new book with Superman leading The Authority this winter. In teaser news, Simon Spurrier teased new art and details for X-Men series Way of X all week, Vault Comics announced Barbaricfor June, Jimmy Eat World and Z2 Comics are teaming up for Jimmy Eat World: 555, and finally AfterShock and Renegade Entertainment announce ‘Lycan’ for 2022.Segment: X-Men Monday 100 mini interview with Chris Hassan!On February 25, 2019, your Reign of X..Men Monday started. If I told you then on March 29, 2021, you’ve reached 100 columns, what would you say and think?What X-Men solo book do you think Reign of X deserves?You’re doing a lot to promote X-Men Monday 100, appearing on podcasts and live streams, hyping with teasers, adding new elements to the column...what is the meatiest tastiest thing to look forward to on Monday?What X-Men Monday anniversary do we celebrate next, 150? X-Men Monday Bicentenial?!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Batman/Superman #16 (W: Gene Yang, A: Ivan Reis)Amazing Spider-Man #62 (W: Nick Spencer, A: Patrick Gleason)Nathan:Batman/Superman #16 (W: Gene Yang, A: Ivan Reis)Harley Quinn #1 (W: Stephanie Phillips, A: Riley Rossmo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Beta Ray Bill #1 (W/A: Daniel Warren Johnson)Nathan: Beta Ray Bill #1 (W/A: Daniel Warren Johnson)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Silk #1 (Stonehouse)Nathan: Department of Truth #7 (Beeda’s Thingamajigits variant)Segment: Ibrahim Moustafa Interview - Count at Humanoids - Out March 16 - Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - Colors by Brad Simpson Congratulations on Count, how has the reception been since its release on March 16?The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic - how did you arrive on the idea to retell this story with science fiction? Did the concept of a Monte Cristo adaptation come to you first, or the high-flying action scenes.There are many different characters in this work, do you do anything special to get into character, like speak out loud in voices, or write evil characters left-handed (joking!)?The relationship between mentor and student is heartfelt and real. What did you seek to accomplish first and foremost with these characters?I was curious about the format and length allowed to you via the graphic novel format. Would this story work as 6 20-page single issues, or was this the only way to tell this story?The use of color and lettering is exceptional in this work too. What was the process like working with Hassan Otsmmane-Elhaou and Brad Simpson?Without giving anything away, there are some fascinating untold stories hidden in the margins here, with Redxan and Amai’s relationship being one of them. Do you feel like there are more tales to tell in this world?There have been many adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo, who would you want as your Edmond Dantes (Redxan Samud) in the adaptation of Count?Ibrahim, this is your first of three Humanoids projects lined up. Can you tell us anything about the second collection, might it be an adaptation, something original, and/or sci-fi?Are there any other books you’d like to discuss today?Last question, and this is totally for my (Nathan) benefit as a James Bond nerd: favorite on-screen Bond and why?Off-Topic Top Shelf: Moustafa likes making custom action figures

NEWSFull line-up of Free Comic Book Day 2021 titles announcedKickstarter partners with Bookshop.org in new deal which could stoke comic salesSimon & Schuster signs deal with AHOY and Heavy MetalDark Horse announces ‘Black Hammer: Reborn’ for June 23rdDark Horse launching ‘Norse Mythology II’ #1 June 16thDark Horse announces ‘Parasomnia’ #1 by Cullen Bunn and Andrea MuttiMarvel Solicitations for June are here!Al Ewing’s ‘Immortal Hulk’ to get ‘Gamma Flight’ spin off this JuneMarvel’s X-Men are a triple thread in new Russell Dauterman costume designsMarvel Comics reveals new hero Captain America of the Railways‘Captain America’ #30 marks Ta-Nehisi Coates’ final issueStar Wars Pride Month variants coming at yaArchie to publish Rob Liefeld’s ‘The Mighty Crusaders: The Shield’ #1 for JuneDC's adult-oriented Black Label has a new boss: Chris ConroyImage dropping Vinyl and Compass in June.EXCLUSIVE BOOM! First Look: New series Good LuckOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Iron Man (2020) #7 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Cafu, C: Frank D’Armata)Nightwing #78 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Bruno Redondo)Nathan:Ultramega #1 (W/A: James Harren, C: Dave Stewart)Radiant Black #2 (W: Kyle Higgins, A: Marcelo Costa)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Detective Comics #1034Nathan: Batman: Black & White #4 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Carnage: Black, White, And Blood #1 (Ottley Cover)Nathan: Alien #1 (Skottie Young variant)Off Topic Top Shelf: Snyder Cut

NEWSFormer DC comic book artist fetches $1.85M auctioning Wonder Woman NFTsAlso https://twitter.com/slitheryss/status/1370476985001119750?s=21DC launches ‘Batman Black & White’ NFT statues — Marsha Cooke, Gary Frank respond: https://www.gamesradar.com/darwyn-cookes-widow-asks-dc-not-to-use-her-husbands-work-in-batman-nft-crypto-art/BOOM! reveals ‘BRZRKR’ #1 sells out and goes back to printMarvel reveals Spider-Man story arc ‘The Chameleon Conspiracy’ for June 2021Marvel announces ‘Planet-Size X-Men’ #1 for June 16thMarvel Comics to wrap up ‘Heroes Reborn’ with ‘Heroes Return’ #1 in JuneMarvel Comics reveals Pride Month special 'Marvel's Voices: Pride' #1DC news:DC Comics announces ‘DC Pride’ anthology comic for June 8DC Comics announces ‘Crush & Lobo’ comic miniseries launching June 1DC Comics announces ‘Batman: The Adventures Continue - Season 2’ launching in MayDC Comics sets June 22nd for ‘Wonder Woman Black & Gold’ #1DC Comics reveals more ‘Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point’ coversDC Black Label to release creator owned horror comic ‘The Nice House on the Lake’DC Black Label series Batman: ReptilianGreen Arrow’s 80th anniversary spectacularOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Non-Stop Spider-Man (2021) #1 (W: Joe Kelly, A: Chris Bachalo)Home Sick Pilots #4 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:Batman: Urban Legends #1 (various)Home Sick Pilots #4 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Orphan And The Five Beasts #1 (W/A: James Stokoe)Nathan: Ultramega #1 (W/A: James Harren)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: King in Black: Spider-Man #1 (Carlos E. Gomez)Nathan: Ultramega #1 (1:10 incentive variant cover)Segment: Pornsak Pichetshote Interview - The Good Asian #1 - May 5th artist Alexandre TefenkgiThanks for coming on the AIPT Comics podcast! The Good Asian is out this May and Nathan and I can’t be any more excited, in part because we adore Film Noir. Can you talk about your relationship to noir and why the genre speaks to you?What was the onus on kicking off this project, was it the genre, the Chinese Exclusion Act and how it fit into the story, something else?Was there anything you were surprised by or that Alexandre Tefenkgi went above and beyond with?How do you approach staying creative while quarantined? Do you have a set routine?The Good Asian is rooted deep in American history, but it also reads like a classic noir. What led you to combining the two? - i think we covered this.From hard-boiled dialogue to shadowy street corners, what do you think is the key to creating the right atmosphere for noir? Color artist lee loughridgeIt’s clear that a lot of research went into telling this story. Did you discover anything in your research that genuinely surprised you?Something that made reading the first issue of The Good Asian so strong for me, was how it captures a lo tof the hidden American history we don’t talk about. If readers wanted to explore more about this kind of history, do you have any resources fans might pick up?There are so many great indie publishers today, more than ever, what made Image Comics the right fit for this project?Are there any other books you’d like to discuss today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Pichetshote - Rewatching first two seasons of Fargo, Inside Chinatown