The September 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends s

The Graphic Novels and Comics RoundTable with President Amie Wright - CAL #051

Sep 24th, 2019 1h 7m

Amie Wright is the President of the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable - a part of the American Library Association dedicated to support library staff in their efforts to engage with comics. In this episode we discuss the GNCRT, the ALA, as w

Building Bedside Press with Hope Nicholson - CAL #050

Sep 17th, 2019 1h 15m

Hope Nicholson is a comics historian and the independent publisher behind Canadian comics company, Bedside Press. Through Bedside she’s published numerous comics and anthologies and charted a unique path in the comic industry. In this episode,

ComiXology Walk and Talk with Chip Mosher - CAL #049

Sep 10th, 2019 49m 49s

Chip Mosher is the Head of Content at Comixology and, after 20 years of experience, knows the comic book industry well. In this episode we go for a walk - an actual physical walk - and discuss the ins & outs of Comixology’s evolution, their new

Comic Book Industry Round-Up for August 2019 - CAL #048

Sep 3rd, 2019 34m 23s

The August 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shap

The Nitty-Gritty of Creating Comics with Justin Jordan - CAL #047

Aug 27th, 2019 1h 38m

Justin Jordan is a comic book writer, most well-known for his work on comic such as: The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, Spread, and Reaver. In this episode we discuss all the different ways he’s exploring developing his career and his well-in

Risk-Taking and Healthy Realism with MariNaomi - CAL #046

Aug 21st, 2019 1h

MariNaomi is not only a savvy independent cartoonist, she also manages three databases for diverse cartoonists (Cartoonists of Color, LBTQ Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists). In this episode we discuss how she’s managed to make a living in

Comic Book Industry Round-Up for June and July 2019 - CAL #045

Aug 13th, 2019 30m 28s

The June and July 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the tren

An Evolving Comics Career with Stephanie Cooke - CAL #044

Jul 30th, 2019 1h 21m

Stephanie Cooke has her hands in many different parts of the comic book industry - taking on a wide variety of projects and never slowing down. Her endless energy for the industry gives her a wide perspective as both a journalist, a writer, and

The Case for Unionizing Comics with Sasha Bassett - CAL #043

Jul 23rd, 2019 1h 9m

Sasha Bassett is a comic scholar, PhD student in sociology, and instructor at Portland State University. She’s also an unabashed supporter for the unionization of comics and just led a huge study on what it’s like to work in the comic book indu

Being a Comics Ambassador with Chris Arrant - CAL #042

Jul 16th, 2019 1h 18m

Chris Arrant is a writer, editor, and self-described Comics Ambassador. He’s the Editor of Newsarama, where he started in 2003, and was a judge for the 2019 Eisner Awards, awarded at San Diego Comic Con. In this episode he joins me to discuss t

Caitlin McGurk of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum - CAL #041

Jun 25th, 2019 57m 10s

Caitlin McGurk is the Associate Curator for Outreach at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. As part of her role she’s involved in many different aspects of the library & museum, which boasts the most impressive collection of American co

Passion, Profit, and Practicality with Jim Zub - CAL #040

Jun 18th, 2019 1h 25m

Jim Zub is a comic book creator who’s had not just one, but two 30+ issue creator-owned comic series (Skullkickers and Wayward). Ever since his first comic in 2001 he’s built a career for himself utilizing his experience as an artist and the se

Making Art and Commerce as a Comic Book Creator with Jim Rugg - CAL #039

Jun 11th, 2019 1h 5m

Jim Rugg is an independent creator who’s never been afraid to pursue projects he’s scared about. As a result he’s assembled an interesting catalogue of work including comics like Street Angel and Afrodisiac, as well as other comic-related proje

Comic Book Industry Round-Up for May 2019 - CAL #038

Jun 4th, 2019 30m 10s

The April 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shapi

Diving Deep into Comic Book Retail with Steve Anderson of Third Eye Comics - CAL #037

May 28th, 2019 1h 35m

In 2008, Steve Anderson opened up the first Third Eye Comics location. Since then, the store has grown rapidly, moving four times in the last nine years and expanding to multiple locations, all while maintaining a great reputation. In this epis

Licensing, Editing, and the State of the Comics Market with Sarah Gaydos - CAL #036

May 21st, 2019 1h 15m

Sarah Gaydos is the Editor-in-Chief of One Press, with a long career behind her in the comic industry, including work at IDW and at DC Entertainment (and Wildstorm within it!). Through that she has incredible experience with corporate-owned cha

Indie Comic Distribution with Anne Bean of Emerald Comics Distro - CAL #035

May 14th, 2019 1h 5m

Anne Bean founded Emerald Comics Distro in 2016 to help independent creators and small press publishers with their distribution efforts. Since then she’s built a distribution network across the Pacific Network. In this episode she joins the sho

Comic Book Industry Round-Up for April 2019 - CAL #034

May 10th, 2019 30m 19s

Sharing the Medium of Comics with Andrew Woodrow-Butcher - CAL #033

Apr 30th, 2019 1h 7m

Andrew Woodrow-Butcher is not only the Director of Library Services for The Beguiling, a fantastic Toronto area comic book store, but also the programming coordinator for TCAF’s Librarian & Educator track, Kids programing, and the TCAF Abroad p

The Modern Independent Creator with Jason Brubaker - CAL #032

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 19m

Jason Brubaker is a comic book creator and animation veteran who built a living for himself creating his own independent comics, making them available to read online for free, and using crowdfunding to support his income. In this episode he joi

Launching a New Image Series with Brian Schirmer - CAL #031

Apr 16th, 2019 1h 10m

Brian Schirmer is still early on in his career as a comic boo creator, but with a book out an Image and another launch currently underway, he’s already accomplished what many dream of. In this episode he joins me to discuss his career so far, s

How Artistic Careers and Communities Thrive with Ramon Perez - CAL #030

Apr 9th, 2019 1h 31m

Ramon Perez is an Eisner Award Winning comic book creator who has experience working both on indie comics, webcomics, and at the Big Two. He also happens to run the prestigious RAID (Royal Academy of Illustration and Design) studio in Toronto.

Comic Book Industry Round-Up for March 2019 - CAL #029

Apr 2nd, 2019 19m 13s

The March 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shapi

Building Authentic Stories & Careers with Kwanza Osajyefo - CAL #028

Mar 26th, 2019 1h 17m

Kwanza Osajyefo (BLACK, WHITE, Ignited) is a talented creator who turned phenomenal Kickstarter success into an entire series of creative, original, and politically prescient stories. But his success didn't come overnight - he's spent years hon