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Markus Pattern creator The 3 Deaths of Willis Waterhouse series (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Markus Pattern is a comic writer and artist from London, England. Markus Pattern is also the creator, writer and artist of his anthology The 3 Deaths of Willis Waterhouse series. We talk about the thrill of writing and drawing a Western black and white styled comic. We discuss how comparative being in a punk band is similar to being a comic creator. How Markus Pattern sets up his goal in writing and art. How challenging himself as a comic creator with a seven week deadline improved his short-term goals; How this challenge also improved his overall timelines creatively and project management wise. How his artistic style improved from the challenge to be prepared for similar comic projects in the future.

Jeff Zanelotti creator Accidental Renegades comic (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Jeff Zanelotti is the creator of the comic manga Accidental Renegades. We talk in this rapid fire interview about the kickstarter campaign which was successful funded and is reaching its second stretch goal (plus, it has twenty days (as of this interview). We dive into the creative process, how running a kickstarter campaign takes time and what Jeff Zanelotti would change for the next campaign. The status of issue 2 of Accidental Renegades, what he hopes to accomplish in the future and much more!

John Dexter creator Alpha Dogs issue 1 and 2 comic (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

John Dexter is the creator of two amazing comics Alpha Dogs and Dime Store Detectives. We talk about Alpha Dogs issues 1 and 2.  The reason why this story was created, how the comic conventions after the pandemic affected people and sales. Fan reaction to the comic and kickstarter campaigns. How to sell comics at conventions and how to approach potential customers and more!

Brendan Albetski comic creator Maru Kiru: Destroy the Moon (2022) comic interview | Two Geeks Talking

Brendan Albetski is a comic writer, comic artist and comic illustrator of the series Maru Kiru Destroy the Moon (Currently with two volumes of the comic as of this interview). About the comic: Maru Kiru is on a quest. To destroy the moon. It is an anabolic sword and sandals graphic novel that is a bloody knuckled pulp violence in explosive color being published by Castaigne Publishing. We talked with Brendan about the creative inspiration and the spark that brought this comic to light; How working at a newspaper in college lead to wanting to be more creative in writing and art; What is Brendan's creative process and philosophy; Creative inspiration that isn't part of the big 2 of comics; How to get to point A and B in comics storytelling; Plus, much more!

Aaron Jordan comic writer Wulfsbane comic (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Aaron Jordan is a comic and manga writer creating fun and action packed creations like his newest comic Wulfsbane. Take the action we know and love from werewolf movies of the 80s and 90s, add in the moral quandaries of living with being a monster while also trying to clear your name in the eyes of the law and you have Wulfsbane. We talk about the influences of manga like yu yu hakusho, naruto, hunter x hunter; How being mindful of the story and character interactions make a compelling story; What scene did he write that when the art came back completely blew Aaron Jordan's mind? Plus, much more!

Perry Edwards mangaka Cold Blooded manga (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Perry Edwards is a new mangaka creator on the scene with his series Cold Blooded. About Cold Blooded: Rembrandt discovers Reptilian abilities after an attempt on his life, by Darkness, while holding out hope he can still find his dad. In this Two Geeks Talking Rapid-Fire interview, Perry Edwards discusses his love of manga from Dragonball Z to One Piece to Naruto. Using the traditional black and white manga style to improve his artistic style. How language and the birth of creativity helped his process and how Perry Edwards learned how to draw managa one panel at a time and much more!

Morgan Quaid writer The 7 Hungers, The Script Rebellion, The Blood Below comics (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Morgan Quaid is an Australian-based writer of speculative fiction, fantasy, and horror, specializing in fast-paced page turners set against expansive fantasy backdrops. When Morgan isn't writing novels, comics, graphic novels, or short stories, he's usually composing or producing music with over 5000 movie and trailer credits to his name. Margan Quaid stops by to be interviewed on Two Geeks Talking to discuss writing prose, comic books and graphic novels. We talk about how to stylize your writing, finding your creative voice in the noise that happens in your head. How kindness and words of encouragement from fans and editors are better than a bad review. How to write for novels, novellas, films, and comics. Morgan Quaid talks about his concepts and ideas for his stories in Film, Prose and Comics like: The 7 Hungers, The Shadow's Daughter, The Script Rebellion and The Blood Below.

Bitsy Tandem mangaka Otome no Hensou manga (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Bitsy Tandem is the creator of iiisekai Production Studios and Eotera Entertainment and with her husband Aaron Tandem they are the creators of Maiden in Disguise: New Game manga or more the more commonly known title in Japan: Otome no Hensou. All the way from Japan, Bitsy Tandem talks about her passion for all things anime and manga, how Japanese mangaka differ from North American comic creators in a classic manga vs. comic books conversation. We talk about her podcast about world building iiisekai Production Studios, Dimension W manga and anime, comic cons in Japan and an upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Maiden in Disguise: New Game vol 2 (in October), love of world building through video games like Skyrim and much more!

Trevor Mueller writer Nexus Point, Re-Possessed, Magical Natalie comics (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Trevor Mueller a comic writer for such series as Albert the Alien, Webtoon Originals like Nexus Point, Re-Possessed and Magical Natalie being published by LGBT publisher Arledge Press. Trevor Mueller is also one of the top three returning guests on Two Geeks Talking with at least six appearances. He also holds the record for the longest interview in Two Geeks Talking history at four hours (which eventually will come back as a Patreon only level). That being said, Trevor Mueller stopped by Two Geeks Talking to discuss Nexus Point what has gone on with it since we last talked. Will there be a Season 2? The summaries of Re-Possessed and Magical Natalie. We talked about the transition of comic in print form to digital scrolling and how that affects content (you're getting more content by scrolling). Plus, much more!

Shaun Keenan owner Comics2Movies comic publisher (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Shaun Keenan is inspiring minds through moral and historic stories, by using the visual medium of graphic novels. Having had trouble reading as a child it wasn’t until Shaun was much older that he realized he was a visual learner. Shaun Keenan created a publishing company COMICS2MOVIES and now invests time in using visual mediums to help educate others about moral and social issues. Shaun Keenan stopped by Two Geeks Talking to discuss the business of publishing in todays mass media consumption market; How being a visual learner helped create his comic XCT. Why it's important to understand all aspects of running a business be it publishing or creating comics. Plus much more!