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Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast

Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast

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Looking for inspiration in the world of indie comics? You've found it!

"Inspired Ink" by Comix Wellspring is your passport to the vibrant universe of indie comic creators. In each episode, Brandon Bloxdorf dives deep into captivating interviews with talented creators, unraveling their artistic journeys, and exploring what fuels their passion.

Whether you’re an aspiring creator, a fellow artist, or simply someone who appreciates the creative spirit, “Inspired Ink” is designed to uplift, motivate, and offer valuable insights. So join us as we explore the artistry and humanity behind indie comics.

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  • Inspired Ink #88 Anthony Marques of The Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art
    Jan 14 2026

    Inspired Ink is back this week with another amazing and legendary guest... ANTHONY MARQUES President of The Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art!

    We'll be diving into Anthony's history, his work in comics, and everything you want to know about the Kubert School!

    When it comes to the history and art of comic books, Anthony Marques is a leader in the art form. A graduate of the iconic Joe Kubert School, he began his career working as an editor for publishers DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment. A true student of the medium, he was able to bring new and exciting visions to life as an artist for beloved characters such as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and more. In addition to working on numerous projects with these companies, he became an instructor at the Joe Kubert School before eventually becoming president and owner of the institution. There he works with instructors to usher in the next generation of comic book creators.

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    Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more! Find Brandon online: https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

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    58 mins
  • Inspired Ink #87 Sarah Cooke
    Dec 29 2025

    This week we have our first returning guest SARAH COOKE! Sara has been insanely active in the comic community creating her own series, an anthology series, working with the Zelda Awards and so much more. We're excited to catch up with her and wrap up this year of interviews!

    Sarah Cooke won Mad Cave’s 2023 Talent Search and the 2023 Negative Space Women’s Comic Book Writing Competition. She's the co-creator of the award-winning sci-fi web series My Human Experience. Her published works include No Spell Lasts Forever, Olive and the Ogre, Strays, and an essay in How to Analyze & Review Comics: A Handbook on Comics Criticism. As a comics reporter, she has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Women Write About Comics, CBR, Voice of Youth Advocates, WTAP Television, and more.

    Read her comics on Substack: sarahlindseycooke.substack.com.

    Follow her at: Instagram/Bluesky: @sarahccomics

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    Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more! Find Brandon online: https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Inspired Ink #86 - Mary Bellamy
    Dec 16 2025

    Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have another amazing interview with Mary Bellamy, a creator who has so much amazing experience we hope to talk about everything we can! Mary Bellamy is a licensed illustrator who works from her home studio in Los Angeles. She works on iconic franchises such as My Little Pony, Marvel, DC Comics, Ghostbusters, Adventure Time, and Rick and Morty. She has crafted over 5,000 artist trading cards for Upperdeck, Topps, Rittenhouse, and more. Through writing, coloring, editing, and illustration, her work has been published in over 250 books. She also publishes her two series, Ah Heck!! and Faux Facts – The Truth Can Be Strange! Website http://www.marybellamy.com Store http://www.zorilita.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zorilita/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@zorilita Twitter https://x.com/Zorilita Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Zorilita

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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