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Free Comic Book Day Aftermath I Kirkman Says DC Publishes Too Much Batman I Mortal Kombat II

Free Comic Book Day is over and if the long lines at comic book shops are any indication, the industry is doing just fine. Robert Kirkman says that DC publishes too much Batman. Does he have a point?

Mortal Kombat II opens this week and Box Office projections look strong. Will it K.O. the Box Office? What's the worst comic book place to live? We compare Invincible's Baltimore, Marvel's NYC, Gotham City and Metropolis.

Tune in for all this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Jim Lee Health Revelation I Gerry Conway Passes I Authority DC Movie Cancelled

Fuelled by imagination, the world of comics and entertainment isn't immune to real world events. The news of comic book titan Jim Lee's health has rocked the industry shining a light on the physical toll making comic books has on those who create them. The industry has lost another legend with the passing of scribe Gerry Conway. Breaking into the comics as a teenager, writing perhaps the seminal Spider-Man story and creating memorable characters such as Jason Todd and Vixen are among some of his many accomplishments.

We also take a look at James Gunn's announcement that the upcoming Authority movie has been cancelled. Charlize Theron climbs goes all Tom Cruise to promote her new movie, Apex and rumours Greg Capullo might be calling out quits.

Tune in for all this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

New Skeletor Comic Explores His Origin I Coyote vs Acme Teaser Trailer I The Phantom Returns

Massive He-Man news headlines this week's episode as the upcoming Masters of the Universe: Genesis comic book from Darkhorse will explore the history of Eternia and delve into the dark origins of the one and only Skeletor! Despite being mothballed, Coyote vs Acme will indeed hit theaters and a new teaser trailer for the film debuts this Wednesday. We discuss the trailer and whether the decision to skewer Warner Bros. as part of the new marketing campaign is good for business.

Lee Falk's The Phantom makes a return, this time to the small screen in a new show produced by filmmaker and comic book scribe, Reginald Hudlin. All this and more, including an all new Silo trailer from Apple TV, in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Marvel Studios Layoffs I $1 Million in Comic Book Art Stolen I Hollywood Protests WB Merger

The Marvel Studios layoffs headline a devastating week in the world of comics and entertainment. Original comic book art continues to be in demand and the theft of $1 million in art from a private collector continues the string of bad news.

Speaking of original art, the Death of Superman pages were recently auctioned for a hefty price. New images from the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse have dropped, Hollywood heavy hitters come out en masse to protest the WB/Paramount merger and we review Invincible S4 so far.

All this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Michael Coast Talks AWA's Pick-Up One-Shot & Social Media Influencers

AWA Senior Editor turned writer, Michael Coast, talks his new comic book Pick-Up, social media influencers, neo-noirs and how they continue to resonate with audiences. He offers advice for aspiring creators and addresses the death knell that always seems to hang over the comic book industry.

Dave Baker Talks Punk 'N Heads & Being a Comic Book Ronin

Welcome to the Comix Asylum Podcast! In this episode, writer and cartoonist, Dave Baker discusses Punk 'N Heads, his latest collaboration with artist Nicole Goux. He delves into the creative process behind their library of titles, seeing himself as a ronin walking the wasteland of comic creation. Dave offers insights for aspiring artists interested in how to make comics, life on the road as a comic book creator and how charting your own path relates to a cautionary tale involving James Bond!

Nanea Taylor Talks Imitator Comic & Writing Screenplays

Welcome to the Comix Asylum Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Nanea Taylor, who shares her unique perspective writing for films and comic books. She discusses her writing process, her influences, and her indie comic book Imitator. She takes a deep dive into the impact seeing Nichelle Nicholls as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek had on her and the valuable lessons she's learned not only as a writer but helping others with their scripts as a script doctor.

Ellie Pyle and Mason Rabinowitz Talk the Secrets Behind Marvel's Secret Wars

Ellie Pyle and Mason Rabinowitz take a deep dive into the secrets that shaped the groundbreaking 2015 crossover event, Marvel Comics' Secret Wars, one of the most important stories in Marvel history, compiling tales from creative summits and planning sessions, wild pitches that never saw print, first looks at new character designs, and much more.

Bruce Zick on Mike Mignola and Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time

Renowned artist and cartoonist Bruce Zick, known for his comic book work on Primordial and Zone Continuum for Dark Horse Comics and Thor for Marvel joins the Comix Asylum Podcast to discuss working with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola as co-writer and artist for Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time. The all new thrilling inter-dimensional time travel adventure explores new corners of the Hellboy Universe and is slated to hit shelves October 22, 2025.

Kevin Briones & Vince Sunico Talk Indie Comics, Neon Black and Heroes Be Damned

Artists and Indie comics creators Kevin Briones (Neon Black) and Vince Sunico (Heroes Be Damned) join the Comix Asylum Podcast to talk about creating their indie comics, their greatest challenges and biggest lessons learned in the indie comics landscape and how they got started in the industry.