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Apple Rating 4.9 (14)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Sit down with BJ KICKS, host of Comics Are Dope on YouTube, as we talk comics with some of your favorite creators and online personalities.

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99. Building a Magazine & Community with Aran Lee & Ty Watts of OFF BLXXK

Jun 11, 2026 1h 37m

OFF BLXXK Magazine Founder Aran Lee and Chief Creative Officer Ty Watts stop by to talk about the state of journalism, the work of building community and improving their annual INK & PANELS…

98. Ryan Hoover Brings Epic Fantasy to Comics!

Jun 04, 2026 1h 5m

Murk is an orc who wants nothing more than to play music. His ultimate dream is to join a band of adventurers and write ballads about their heroic exploits.  But orcs are the enemies of heroes and…

97. Frederick Littles on Building Wise Acre Comics and Reaching Untapped Audiences

May 28, 2026 49m

Today I'm talking to Frederick Littles, founder and publisher of Wise Acre Comics. After seeing Black Panther on the big screen in 2018, he was inspired to build a comic publisher of his own -- and…

96. Nick Marino on Sonic, Godzilla and a Lot More

May 21, 2026 1h 16m

After years of pitching, Nick Marino is finally bringing his Sonic x Godzilla story to life. Coming July 15th from IDW Publishing, listen to hear how the story came together, why Nick is such a big…

95. Seb Jones on Building Stranger Comics, Reclaiming Fantasy & More

May 14, 2026 1h 21m

Sebastian Jones joins to talk about his journey, building Stranger Comics, and why he wouldn't settle for less when Hollywood came knocking. Streamed Live on 4.14.26   For More from Comics Are…

94. Daniel Kibblesmith talks Comedy, Comic Books and Lilo & Stitch: 626

May 07, 2026 1h 2m

Daniel Kibblesmith joins for the first time to talk about his journey in comics and the upcoming Lilo & Stitch: 626 anthology. Learn more about Daniel at http://www.kibblesmith.com From…

93. Bringing Aladdin Back to Comics with James III

Apr 30, 2026 54m

James III joins to talk his creative journey, comedy writing and the upcoming Aladdin series from Dynamite Entertainment!  JAMES III is a writer, producer, and actor, best known for co-creating and…

92. PRIEST Talks #DCsoWhite, Vampirella #1 and The World to Come

Apr 23, 2026 1h 34m

Fresh off a surprise appearance in DC's Superman/Spider-Man, PRIEST joins to talk about current events, what makes a good team up in comics, and what he's bringing to his latest Vampirella story. For…

91. DAVID AVALLONE on Writing For DC, Dynamite, And Bat Wheels

Apr 16, 2026 1h 16m

David Avallone joins to talk about his writing career. From independent film, to comics, to animation -- David's done it all. He talks learning work ethic from his father, networking, and navigating…

90. Ben 10 is Back! feat. Joe Casey & Steven Seagle

Apr 09, 2026 49m

I talk with half of the Man of Action team that brought Ben 10 to life, about his rebirth for Dynamite's new comic revival! A fresh take on a 21st Century classic! Fan favorite BEN 10 returns in an…

89. Fred Van Lente on Comics History, The Future Is *****, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt

Apr 06, 2026 37m

Back in November, I once recorded two podcasts in one day. Since this one wasn't recorded via Zoom, I didn't realize I never released it. So from the archives, check out my interview with Fred Van…

88. David F. Walker Talks Creative Process, Black Film & The Monster of Blackenstyne

Apr 01, 2026 1h 41m

One of my favorite writers , David F. Walker, stops by to talk about his career, breaking into comics well into adulthood, his love for Blaxploitation movies and his latest project — The Monster of…

87. JIMMY GASPERO on Podcasting and Writing His First Graphic Novel! | Penny and the Yeti

Mar 30, 2026 1h 2m

You probably know Jimmy Gaspero best as co-host of the Cryptid Creator Corner Podcast from The Comic Book Yeti. Building a career as a personal injury attorney is cool. But it doesn't exactly scratch…

86. Ray-Anthony Height on Mentorship, Denys Cowan and Midnight Tiger

Mar 26, 2026 1h 18m

Today I'm talking with Ray-Anthony Height of Studio Skye Tiger Comics. We talk about his mentorship from Denys Cowan, why it's important to train the next generation, and what's coming next for his…

85. Nikolas Draper-Ivey Tells ALL About Milestone Returns & the Dakota Incident

Mar 25, 2026 1h 49m

After bringing Static back in EPIC fashion with DC's New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident, Nikolas Draper-Ivey returns to the podcast to talk about his 5 years on Static, and what he…

84. Morgan Hampton on The Dakota Incident and Filling Comics with Emotion

Mar 18, 2026 1h 7m

Morgan Hampton is a lifelong fan of Milestone Media. So imagine his feelings when asked to help bring Static into the main DC Universe for the first time in 15 years! Today, he breaks it all…

83. Stephanie Williams on The Dakota Incident, Vixen and More

Mar 12, 2026 1h 8m

Stephanie Williams returns (again) to talk about her action-packed portion of The Dakota Incident, dream writing assignments, and the Vixen pitch heard 'round the world. For More from Comics Are…

82. Joe Illidge on Carrying the Legacy of Milestone

Mar 08, 2026 1h 5m

Joe Illidge returns to break down his opening chapter of The Dakota Incident, what it means to carry the Milestone Legacy, and his urgent call to the readership to help keep it going. For More from…

81. Chris Yates talks Family, Chasing Dreams & Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol

Mar 03, 2026 54m

After years spent helping other creatives bring their projects to life, Chris Yates is finally crushing his own goals. Check out this amazing conversation and back Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol…

80. Alex Ortiz Talks Art, Faith & His Comics Debut

Feb 19, 2026 59m

Get a preview of "It is a Haven With You" on GlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/read/28892fff...  From Artist/Writer Alex Ortiz and Assistant writer Donovan Wilson comes a Scifi-Steampunk Fantasy…

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