Comic Book Historians

91:04

Bob Hall, Comic Artist, Writer & Actor Interview Part...

Comic Book Historians ·

2025/02/03

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Bob Hall part 2, from his early days as a comic reader, his University education in Theatre, his turned in first work for Charlton Comics, studying at the John Buscema Comic Art School, getting into Marvel under editor Archie Goodwin, then under new editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, the Yellowjacket Wasp story, Squadron Supreme with Mark Gruenwald, co-creating West Coast Avengers, Emperor Doom, Valiant Comics, Future Comics, his Joker graphic series fo...

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169:49

Craig Yoe Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

Comic Book Historians ·

2025/01/01

Craig Yoe’s biographical interview highlights his creative journey through personal struggles and reinvention, who transforms adversity into creativity while remaining true to his innovative spirit. He discusses his graphic novel Woman & Man+, a psychedelic reflection on leaving the U.S., a painful divorce, and using art therapy to rebuild his life. Raised in the Midwest, Yoe credits his parents for encouraging his creativity, with influences like Carl Barks, Marvel Comics, Steve Ditko, a...

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96:09

Bob Hall, Comic Artist, Writer & Actor Interview Part...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/12/02

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Bob Hall, from his early days as a comic reader, his University education in Theatre, his turned in first work for Charlton Comics, studying at the John Buscema Comic Art School, getting into Marvel under editor Archie Goodwin, then under new editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, the Yellowjacket Wasp story, Squadron Supreme with Mark Gruenwald, co-creating West Coast Avengers, Emperor Doom, Valiant Comics, Future Comics, his Joker graphic series for DC, a...

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24:27

Frank Frazetta Phone Interview by Steve Ringgenberg

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/11/01

In today's special episode, Alex Grand and Bill Field delve into a fascinating phone conversation from August 27, 1994, between comic book historian and writer, Steve Ringgenberg and the legendary fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. Steve Ringgenberg, known for his deep knowledge and contributions to the comic book industry, chats with Frazetta about his then-upcoming projects and his return to comics, albeit in a supervisory role.Frank Frazetta, whose iconic "Death Dealer" paintings have left an ...

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98:19

Rob Liefeld Marvel Origins Interview 2024 by Alex Grand

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/10/01

Alex Grand interviewed Rob Liefeld for the Comic Book Historians Podcast, a key figure in the revolution of comic books in the 1990s, known for his intense storytelling and artistic impact. The conversation focuses on Liefeld’s approach to comics, particularly his efforts to inject fun and boldness into his work, drawing inspiration from his inner child and childhood influences like Jack Kirby. Liefeld discusses how his passion for comics is reflected in his art, sharing anecdotes about his c...

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47:43

Jim Mooney & Marv Levy interviews by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/09/02

David Armstrong interviewed Golden & Silver Age great, Jim Mooney in 1997 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his entry into pulp magazines like Weird Tales, meeting Julius Schwartz and Mort Weisinger, entering comic books in the early 1940s with Fiction House, Ace Magazines and Timely, meeting Golden Age publishers like Victor Fox, entering DC Comics under Whitney Ellsworth, his friendship with Stan Lee, working on Spider-Man, and independent comics of the 1990s. Armstrong also int...

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45:54

Irwin Hasen & Harry Lampert interviews by David...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/08/01

David Armstrong interviewed Golden Age great, Irwin Hasen in 1999 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his entry into comic books in the late 1930s, illustrating sports figures for newspapers including an interesting experience at the Daily Worker, working for Harry Chesler, covers for DC Comics, rivalry with Shelley Mayer, contributing to the Justice Society of America, working with Bill Finger, Alex Toth and a tense situation at a syndicate that caused him to walk away from a strip bef...

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12:12

Audiobook Now Available for Understanding Superhero...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/07/17

I'm thrilled to share something truly special with you. Writing my book was a seven-year journey, culminating not just in publication but also in an audiobook that's now available, thanks to an option I discovered with my publisher. Encouraged by my friend, Eric Bailey, I decided to lend my voice to the project. Leveraging years of experience from producing and audio engineering the Comic Book Historians podcast, I poured every ounce of my patience and expertise into recording and editing thi...

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83:12

Tom Palmer, Inker & Illustrator Interview Part 2 by...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/07/01

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tom Palmer about his extensive career as both inker and illustrator starting at the Frank Reilly school, learning from Jack Kamen, illustration for advertising, then inking various Marvel comic book pencilers in the Silver Age like Gene Colan, Neal Adams, John and Sal Buscema, and eventually others like Howard Chaykin, Walt Simsonson, and Ron Frenz on characters & properties like Dr. Strange, X-Men, Avengers, Dracula, Thor, Star Wars, Ba...

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94:50

Tom Palmer, Inker & Illustrator Interview Part 1 by...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/06/03

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tom Palmer about his extensive career as both inker and illustrator starting at the Frank Reilly school, learning from Jack Kamen, illustration for advertising, then inking various Marvel comic book pencilers in the Silver Age like Gene Colan, Neal Adams, John and Sal Buscema, and eventually others like Howard Chaykin, Walt Simsonson, and Ron Frenz on characters & properties like Dr. Strange, X-Men, Avengers, Dracula, Thor, Star Wars, Ba...

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74:53

Steve Rude The Dude biographical interview by Alex...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/05/02

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33:59

Nick Cardy interview part 2 by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/04/01

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37:27

Joe Kubert interview by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/03/01

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100:52

Carol Tyler: Comic Writer & Artist Interview Part 2...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/02/01

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92:37

Carol Tyler: Comic Writer & Artist Interview Part 1...

Comic Book Historians ·

2024/01/01

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30:54

Nick Cardy interview part 1 by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians ·

2023/12/01

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108:31

Steve Ditko Biographical Interview with Pat & Patrick...

Comic Book Historians ·

2023/11/01

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34:32

Jack Keller, Western Artist 1973 Interview by John A....

Comic Book Historians ·

2023/10/02

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50:31

John Romita Sr. interview by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians ·

2023/09/01

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54:17

Who was Steve Ditko? SDCC 2023 panel

Comic Book Historians ·

2023/08/01

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