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Jake Cohen comic creator Astounding Tales comic (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Jake Cohen is a talented comic writer, script writer and creator of the comic Astounding Tales. Jake Cohen is a native of Long Island NY. He currently resides near the ocean with his two guinea pigs Victor Von Doom and Barristan Selmy. When not writing comic books, Jake Cohen completed his MA in film theory at CUNY Brooklyn College. On Two Geeks Talking some topics came up like: Silver and Golden Ages of comics, inspiration drawn from the drawings and style of Jack Kirby and writings of Stan Lee. The importance of dedication and consistency in creating comics; Film Theory, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Star Wars Darth Vader; Running his Kickstarter campaign to publish the Astounding Tales comic and more!

John Kissee creator Doctor Rigby comic by Source Point Press (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

John Kissee is a graphic designer and illustrator by day and years ago was a comic creator. Life guided John on the path of illustration and one day he decided to try his hand back into the world of comics with his newest creation: Doctor Rigby. John Kissee is a guest on Two Geeks Talking and in this rapid fire interview we talk about Source Point Press picking up this comic for their stable. How Pulp horror comics and James Bond meet to make Doctor Rigby. Finding your voice and inspiration through the next generation of comic creators.

Lisa S. Johnson Author Photographer Immortal Axes Guitars of Rock (2022) | Two Geeks Talking

Lisa S. Johnson is a photographer using a Macro Lens to see into the heart of rock and roll through taking photographs of legendary guitars from Les Paul, Gibson, and more. Lisa S. Johnson is also the author from such incredible books as: 108 Rock Star Guitars, and Immortal Axes Guitars that Rock. Lisa S. Johnson talks about her love of photography. How working at Kodak allowed her to be the first to take the first digital photographs of Rock Guitarists Slash from Guns N Roses and Brian May from Queen. How seeing legendary guitarist BB King brought a tear to her eye; How seeing AC/DC and KISS got her hooked on Rock N Roll at an early age; How taking photos of Les Paul guitars in New York at the Epicurian allowed her to creatively showcase rock guitars that was not being done before. Plus, the hardest guitar that Lisa S. Johnson finally got to photograph and all the female rock guitarists that she's taken photos of, had forewards and afterwards written for her books and so much more!

Nahuel Fanjul-Arguijo co-founder Negative Space Comics Publisher (2022) interview | Two Geeks Talking

Nahuel Fanjul-Arguijo is the co-founder of Negative Space Comics and for the past few years with his partner Alicia they have been creating a writing competition for writers wanting to break into the comics industry. With a team of judges and a professional circle in the industry of writers, artists, editors, assistant editors and agents; this competition allows multiple people to not only find mentors in the comics industry; but to realize their dreams into not only getting published but also the confidence into pursuing a career in comics. Nahuel talks about his own journey as a writer for TV and Film into comics and how finding a role-model turned his life around when he moved from Argentina to New York to find his passion. Not only does Negative Space Comics hold writing competitions, but they also produce and publish their own comics as well.

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!