My guest today is a published writer and creator. He first got on the scene with Junior Braves of the Apocalypse, which he describes as a “The Goonies meets The Walking Dead.”His latest series, Starlite, features a group of former child superh

Building Your Audience and Overcoming Defeat (with Curtis 'Specks' Thompson)

May 17th, 2021

My guest today is Curtis “Specks” Thompson, the writer and creator of the comic series Legacy of the View. His series follows southern high school student Chaz Johnson, as he comes to terms with his new superpowers while just wanting to live h

Finding Success with Your Sophomore Series

Apr 22nd, 2021

KJ Kaminski had a problem. His first series, The Resistants (along with its spin-offs), had been fairly well received. KJ found himself attending conventions all across America.But what do you do when your new title is coming out?It’s totally

From Screenwriting for Amazon and Netflix to Comic Book Writing for Kickstarter

Mar 19th, 2021

Enenra is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 3/26/21. You can support it HERE!LINKS:Enenra’s Kickstarter Page - www.kickstarter.com/projects/a-aron/enenra-issue-3-and-4SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter - @Aaron_WrobFacebook - @EnenraGNovelFacebook - @AJRoblewski1

Growing a Fanbase and Creating Momentum with Your First Comic Book Series

Mar 12th, 2021

Nicholas Mueller had a problem.He had just launched his first book, Demon Hunter Raven, but it was barely getting any traction! After his first campaign barely funded, he realized something needed to change.Now, Nicholas is four issues into hi

An American Comic Book Artist in Japan! (with Bitsy Tandem, Creator of Maiden in Disguise)

Feb 25th, 2021

My guest today is a comic book artist, writer, and creator who left her hometown in the United States to live abroad in Kushima, Japan. She’s the creator of Maiden in Disguise, a comic book following the coming-of-age story of a gamer girl and

Starting Your Own Crime and Superhero Anthologies (Featuring Randy Stone)

Feb 12th, 2021

In this episode of Under the Mask, we’re taking you back to a time where comic titles were liberally littered with colorful adjectives. Words like uncanny, fantastic, and sensational!Randy Stone is a comic book writer and creator, known for hi

Getting Your Comic Out There! From Webcomics to Amazon! (with Gustavo Soria)

Jan 21st, 2021

This week, I’m talking with Gustavo Soria, a comic book writer, creator, and artist based out of Guatemala.Soria released his debut comic book, The Table, as a webcomic. He recently printed the book and put it on the #1 online sales platform,

A Candid Discussion With J.W. Sims

Jan 7th, 2021

This is a candid discussion with J.W. Sims that was cut from the final episode. J.W. Sims has had a tough couple of years: he was diagnosed with cancer, and had to deal with several personal losses. I didn’t know this when going into the inte

What Happens When a Comic Book Nerd Gains Superpowers? (with Omni artist J.W. Sims)

Jan 5th, 2021

This week, I’m talking with comic book artist and colorist J.W. Sims, colorist of Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies. He’s also the owner of Hooligan Alley Comics, publishing books like Darkest Night and Project 34.In latest work, Omni #1, we fin

Networking and Marketing Your Art to Create Artwork Full Time (with Patrick Buermeyer)

Dec 22nd, 2020

This week, I’m speaking with professional artist Patrick Beurmeyer about how networking, marketing, and just a little bit of luck have led to him being a full-time artist.Patrick is the full-time artist for Dark Tidings Press, celebrating this

Talking Geek Girl with UK Writer/Creator Sam Johnson

Dec 9th, 2020

This week, I’m talking with Sam Johnson, a UK based comic book writer and creator. Sam’s the creator of Geek Girl, where popular girl Ruby finds a pair of high-tech glasses which grant her super powers, but also super kutziness!Enjoy!Geek Girl

The Never-Ending Search for Knowledge (with Crossover Division's Will Allred)

Dec 3rd, 2020

Imagine a world where fictional characters are invading our real world, and there’s only two librarians who can stop it…and save the world. That’s the concept behind the latest project of today’s guest.Will Allred is a comic book writer and cr

Picking Collaborators and an Art Team That Elevates the Entire Project

Nov 23rd, 2020

Today’s guest is a real renaissance man. He’s a musician, filmmaker, comic book creator - and he even was the Aflec Duck on social media! This week, I’m talking with comic book writer and creator George O’Connor. We’re talking about his craz

The Trials and Tribulations of Starting Your Own Comic Publisher (with Shaun Keegan of Comics2Movies)

Nov 19th, 2020

In this episode, Under the Mask Podcast is heading Down Under, and talking with an award-winning comic writer and creator, and the director of Australian-based publisher Comics2Movies. Shaun Keenan’s book, XCT, recently won “Best Comic” at the

How to Publish (and Crowdfund) A Dozen Issues (with Tart Writer/Creator Kevin Joseph)

Nov 16th, 2020

In this episode, I’m talking with Tart writer and creator Kevin Joseph. Kevin has published and crowdfunded a dozen issues of Tart, which is a huge accomplishment for an independent comic.We talk about how he did it, and why your fans and foll

Wailing Week, Part 2 - It's All About Your Mindset (With Tyler James)

Nov 12th, 2020

Wailing Week’s finale is with Under the Mask’s interview with Tyler James, host of the ComixLaunch podcast and publisher for ComixTribe. Tyler has been publishing comics for over a decade, so he’s a treasure trove of knowledge and information.

Wailing Week, Part 1 (With Rich Douek, Writer of Wailing Blade)

Nov 9th, 2020

Wailing Week begins with Under the Mask’s interview with Rich Douek, the writer of Gutter Magic, Road of Bones, Sea of Sorrows, and of course, Wailing Blade.Wailing Blade, Volume 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER thru 11/20/20. Go support it HERE!SHOW

Writing Stories that Matter (with Frank Gogol of Source Point Press)

Nov 6th, 2020

In this episode of Under the Mask, I talk with acclaimed writer Frank Gogol, writer of Grief, Dead End Kids, and No Heroine. Frank’s first work was nominated for a Ringo award, and his next works won him Best Writer and Best New Series at the

Is This Book The Most Epic Independent Crossover Ever?! (Featuring Lawrence James King)

Nov 3rd, 2020

This November, Under the Mask is kicking it up a notch by offering not one, but TWO interviews the first two weeks of the month. There’s just that many creators reaching out to me to be on the show! Thank you for you support!This episode, I’m

Networking and Getting Yourself Out There!

Oct 30th, 2020

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week, I’m talking with up-and-coming comic creator Chuck Pineau. He’s the writer and editor of the audio drama, Essence House, and his latest project, an action-adventure comedy comic called Belial, is live on Kickstarter

Contributing to a Halloween Anthology (Featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAuley)

Oct 26th, 2020

Since we’re officially entering spooky season with Halloween later this week, I figured I’d produce a BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE, featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAulie of 123GO! Publications. This was an interesting interview, as Bayron is

Creating a Webcomic and Kickstarting It Successfully (with Nathan Lueth)

Oct 21st, 2020

This week, I’m speaking with Nathan Lueth, co-creator and artist of Impure Blood, a webcomic fantasy series turned printed book. An enslaved gladiator carries the blood of an ancient and mystical race. With his allies, they race to track down

Publishing Your Very First Comic Book (With Mike McCarthy, Writer of Dino-Thrashers)

Oct 14th, 2020

I’m very lucky that, by producing this podcast, I’m able to talk to many professional (and semi-professional) creators. But today we have a special opportunity to talk to a creator who is on the cusp of his very first launch!Our guest this wee

Advice from Drawing Comics Professionally for over 30 Years

Oct 7th, 2020

It sounds cliché, but this episode’s guest truly needs no introduction. Writer and artist has worked in comics professionally for over 30 years, drawing for big name properties like Superman and Wonder Woman for DC Comics, and the Alien and Pr