A true architect of modern horror comics: Stephen Bissette (Swamp Thing, Taboo, Tyrant) joins the show to discuss his incredible journey from the first graduating class of the Joe Kubert School to becoming a pioneer of independent publishing. Steve is also working with Lighthouse Press to officially bring back his prehistoric masterpiece, Tyrant. We talk about the origin of this meticulously researched T-Rex biography, why he’s bringing it back for a modern audience now via Kickstarter, and how his 15 years teaching at the Center for Cartoon Studies shaped his perspective on the industry today.

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Everyone's favorite comic YouTuber, Dave from West Coast Davengers, joins me live from Original Art Expo in Orlando, to record a recap of the event. We talk about our experiences at the convention as a first-timer and a seasoned attendee, the incredible original comic art we saw, the difference between collecting and engaging with art, the inaugural Kirby Awards, tips for new art collectors, and Dave lists the mandatory comic shops you have to visit next time you're on the West Coast.

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World renowned illustrator and cartoonist, Michael Cho joins the show to talk about his new comic covers for Thundarr The Barbarian and Space Ghost (for Dynamite Entertainment). We also deep dive into his artistic process, Jack Kirby and Silver Age comic influences, "meeting" Captain America in The Avengers in the Verocity Trap, and Mike takes a moment to remember his friend Darwyn Cooke.

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• Check out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus, the raddest TMNT event of the decade!

• Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE

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• The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats