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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

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78:24

Matt Fraction: Writing Batman, Jimmy Olsen & Beyond...

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2025/09/05

In the second half of my conversation with Matt Fraction, we shift gears to talk about his ever-evolving writing process, from Batman to his Eisner-winning work on Jimmy Olsen and other standout projects from across his career.Fraction digs into how his approach to storytelling has changed over the years, balancing structure with spontaneity, and what keeps him inspired as both a writer and a fan.We also dive into today’s movie and TV landscape—what’s working, what isn’t, and how the comics medium

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66:55

Batman #1 — A New Era Begins with Matt Fraction pt 1

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2025/09/04

In this exclusive conversation, Matt Fraction joins me to discuss the launch of Batman #1 and the beginning of his ambitious new run at DC Comics. Fraction pulls no punches as he talks about his bold reinterpretation of Gotham City and its darkest corners.We dig into his surprising new take on Killer Croc, explore the emotional fallout of Batman’s ongoing struggle without Alfred, and break down the striking redesign of Gotham as a city under siege.Fraction also teases the shocking status quo shift

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105:28

Superman, Infernal Hulk & Gotham’s Quiet Man —...

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2025/09/03

In this episode, I talk with writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson about his latest projects across Marvel and DC. We start with his run on The Incredible Hulk, exploring the dark, horror-driven arc that leads directly into the upcoming title change, Infernal Hulk.From there, we turn to Adventures of Superman: Book of El #1, which continues the epic saga Johnson began in Warworld, bringing Superman’s story into bold new territory.Finally, we preview next week’s release of Batman and Robin #25, featuring a

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62:47

Expanding Atlantis: Eric Palicki’s Horror Adventure...

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2025/09/02

In this episode, I sit down with comic book writer Eric Palicki to talk about his latest Kickstarter project — a new edition of his horror-adventure Atlantis Isn’t Built for Tourists. Now reimagined as a digest-sized graphic novel, the collection includes the original story plus two brand-new tales expanding the world.We also take a look back at Eric’s earlier creations, including Black’s Myth for Ahoy Comics, a sharp supernatural noir, and No Angel, his collaboration with his sister, actress

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60:14

“Brad Meltzer: Inside Identity Crisis and His Justice...

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2025/09/01

In this 2006 conversation, bestselling author Brad Meltzer joins me fresh off the release of his political thriller The Book of Fate, which hit #1 on the New York Times list. We talk about how the novel’s mix of Washington intrigue, secret histories, and high-stakes drama reflects his passion for blending real-world politics with page-turning suspense.On the comics side, Meltzer dives into his acclaimed runs at DC. He discusses his relaunch of Green Arrow, where he re-established Oliver Queen as a

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98:29

From Gotham to the World: Rucka Reflects on Denny...

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2025/08/31

After Denny O'Neill's passing in 2020 , I spoke with one of his comic book protoges Greg Rucka who discussed Denny's influences on his writing and on the whole DC line.

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47:38

Peter David Marvel and Trek

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2025/08/30

From 2014, my only in depth interview with Peter, who discusses an upcoming seminar he did for the comics experience online school on writing. We talk about his Star Trek books, but also his Marvel work on Hulk Spider-Man and X-Factor

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47:05

Star Trek Voyager Homecoming With The Bridges

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Tilly and Susan Bridgess join me to discuss the new IDW Star Trek Voyager Mini Series that starts minutes after the final VOY episode. What happens next?

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65:22

what was jim shooter really like

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/28

we know the folk stories about Jim Shooter. SEcret Wars, The Black Spider-man costume, tough editor, writing Superboy/Legion Of Superherpes stores at 14, but who was Jim Shooter, the man?at terrificon's shooter tribute panel we assembled friends of Jim, to go beyond the legends to get some insight from the guys who worked with Shooter , and hung out with him socially Alex Saviuk (Spider-Man) Al Milrom (Marvel Fanfare) Brett Breeding (Superman) and Walter Simonson (Thor)

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79:30

Paul Cornell Builds Worlds: From Commando to Nessie...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/27

In this wide-ranging talk, writer Paul Cornell dives into his latest projects and big-picture views on the worlds of comics and science fiction. We begin with his cheeky mystery Who Murdered Nessie?, then turn to his hard-hitting historical tale for Commando, exploring how he blends genre with grounded war storytelling. Cornell also reveals details of his bold new comic book company Cosmic Lighthouse-in partnership with Comixology, where he’s recruiting acclaimed science fiction authors to create

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116:14

tv talk with the trek watch guys

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/26

strange new worlds peacemaker alien earth, the super hero box office results and more

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56:49

Fantastic Four Legends & Today: A Creator Roundtable

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2025/08/25

At Terrificon, I moderated an unforgettable panel with four generations of Fantastic Four voices — Humberto Ramos, Walter Simonson, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, and C.B. Cebulski.Humberto Ramos, now illustrating Marvel’s current Fantastic Four with writer Ryan North, shared how he’s balancing the Kirby legacy with his energetic, modern style. He spoke about designing new adventures while keeping the Richards family’s emotional core intact.Walter Simonson reflected on his late ’80s run, when he

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94:54

the origin of diana schutz

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/24

In this 2014 career deep-dive, Dark Horse Executive Editor Diana Schutz walks us through four decades in comics—with zero varnish. We trace her start behind the counter in Vancouver and at Comics & Comix in Berkeley, where she leveled up from retail to publishing, then the blink-and-you-miss-it Marvel stint and the formative Comico years shepherding creator-owned work.Finally, Diana lands at Dark Horse in 1990, rising to executive editor, championing auteurs, and launching the creator-driven

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70:42

Happy Birthday Susan Eisenberg

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/23

It's the Animated Amazon's Birthday week. To celebrate here's my first interview with Susan from 2014, which coinsided with word balloon's 11th anniversary week in 2016.lot's of justice league cartoon talk in this conversation.

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56:56

Joe Kelly: Spider-Man in Two Worlds & Challenges in...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Joe Kelly and I unpack a lot in this one on one at TerrificonPart 1: Back to Spider-Man—"Amazing Spider-Man" Relaunch & Multidimensional StakesKelly explains why relaunching Amazing Spider‑Man with a fresh #1 isn’t a reset—it’s the next natural chapter in Peter’s journey He teases bold new arcs that pull from Peter’s adolescence—pre‑high school—to recalibrate how we see him, emotionally and psychologically Kelly gets real about the dual storyline hitting in September 2025, where Spider‑Man

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61:34

The World of Comic Books Lost 1979 documentary

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/21

This was my first con panel discussing “The Comic Books” part of a 1978 (or possibly early 1979) Canadian TV documentary called The World of Comic Books, narrated by Jonathan Winters. The doc features insihts from Stan Lee, Archie Goodwin, Neal Adams Denny O'Neil,, Julie Schwartz, John Romita Jr Jack C Harris Mike Gold, Trevor Von Eden Frank Giacoia, Jim Steranko, and more.

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61:29

The Art of Troublemaking: Howard Chaykin in Conversation

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/20

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56:01

Marvel Fall Preview C.B. Cebulski, Jonathan Hickman,...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/19

No fluff—just the roadmap. Marvel EIC C.B. Cebulski hosts a sharp Fall preview anchored by headline books. Jonathan Hickman lays out the architecture and character heartbeat of Ultimate Spider-Man—how this relaunch reframes Peter, the scale of the new Ultimate line, and what’s next. Joe Kelly digs into Spider-Man—voice, velocity, and how to keep the wall-crawler surprising without losing the core. Charles Soule covers three fronts: the moral grind of Daredevil, the horror-thriller pulse of Carnage,

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121:14

Paul Wesley’s Kirk vs. the Legend Strange New Worlds...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/18

On this episode of Trek Watch, we review episodes 5 and 6 of SNW , and the attempt at a backdoor pilot for a TOS year one series.

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59:49

Batman At 75 (2014) Seeley Jones Templesmith and Haun

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/17

From Cincy Comic Con 2014 A celebratory, no-BS look at 75 years of the Dark Knight through four very different lenses.Tim Seeley digs into the controlled chaos of the weekly Batman Eternal writers’ room—how you pace Gotham for 52 issues and still land character beats that matter.Kelley Jones brings the gothic: big capes, bigger shadows, and why horror belongs at the heart of Batman.Ben Templesmith talks painting Gotham’s monsters and miracles with washes and texture, previewing the occult-crime vibe

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