What Is Comics?

From Underground Comix To Stan Lee's Bullpen | Cartoonist Interview: Mahdi Khene

Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) Showrunner Matthew Sardo and Program Director Jamie Jones switch roles as hosts of the podcast "What Is Comics?" an organic conversation between two friends about the medium we love. The goal is to enlighten and entertain, but mainly to chat with my buddy once a week. This week, they spoke with Mahdi Khene: Mahdi Khene is a New York City-based cartoonist and publisher. In 2021, he co-founded an indie publishing company called Zuperhero Comics. Along with having been a score composer for short films, he dove into the world of underground comics and released acclaimed titles such as STEEL STREETS and BOOTLEG SPIDER-MAN. Mahdi's links: Website: https://www.zuperherocomics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahdikhene/ --------------------- Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) Saturday - March 15, 2025 10 am - 6 pm Southern Connecticut State University 345 Fitch St, New Haven, CT 06515 Website: https://www.indiecomicscreatorcon.com/

Cartoonist RD Murphy's MIND-BLOWING Journey from Tattooing to TikTok!

Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) Showrunner Matthew Sardo and Program Director Jamie Jones switch roles as hosts of the podcast "What Is Comics?" an organic conversation between two friends about the medium we love. The goal is to enlighten and entertain but mainly to chat with my buddy once a week. This week, they spoke with R.D. Murphy: R.D. Murphy, a talented cartoonist based in Connecticut, made his debut with the self-published graphic novel TURTLEMAN: YEAR ONE. He is currently crafting his captivating fantasy comic series, LIVING A FANTASY. R.D.'s links: Website: https://rdmurphy.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdmurphyart/

The Giant Heart Of Cartoonist Tony McMillen

Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) Showrunner Matthew Sardo and Program Director Jamie Jones switch roles as hosts of the podcast “What Is Comics?.” This week, they spoke with Tony McMillen: Tony McMillen makes comic books as well as some books without pictures too. Even though those usually also contain a few pictures. He's behind the heavy metal horror novel AN AUGMENTED FOURTH, published by Word Horde, the sci-fi fantasy graphic novel LUMEN and SERIOUS CREATURES; his comic book series about a teenage special fx artist working in Hollywood, riding the wave of practical effects that carried the blockbuster movie industry of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Creator of ATTABOY, the adventure comic disguised as a video game manual, now published by Mad Cave Studios. He thinks ALIEN is a better xenomorph movie, but ALIENS is a better Ripley movie. His go-to karaoke song is "On the Dark Side" by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. He has recently started to add cinnamon to his chocolate milk. If you are David Lee Roth time displaced from 1984, don't worry; he'll find you. Tonys’s Links: Website - https://www.tonymcmillen.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonymcmillen Destroying Angel Lumen Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146934703/destroying-angel-lumen-4-issue-subscription

Cartoonist Wesley Griffith, The Love Child Of Frank Miller and Godzilla

Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) Showrunner Matthew Sardo and Program Director Jamie Jones switch roles as hosts of the podcast “What Is Comics?.” This week, they spoke with Wesley Griffith: Wesley is a cartoonist and graphic designer living in Portland, Oregon. He studied graphic design at Arizona State University. Wesley is the creator of such comics as THUNDERBEAST, GROTESK, and THE JUMP. He enjoys running and hopes to visit Japan one day. Wesley’s Links: Website - https://wesleygriffithshop.bigcartel.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wesleygriffith_/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@wesgriff1

Cartoonist Chris Anderson, The Brain Behind THREE-HEADED-PIG-MAN!!!

Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) Showrunner Matthew Sardo and Program Director Jamie Jones switch roles as hosts of the podcast What Is Comics?. Together, they delve into the world of indie comics, exploring the creators behind the stories and striving to deepen their understanding of the medium’s unique power and artistry. This week, they had the pleasure of interviewing the talented cartoonist Chris Anderson. The conversation dives into Chris’s creative process, his journey through the comics world, and what fans can expect from him at IC3. Chris is an artist/writer and storyboard artist. He is the co-creator of LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL, and CHAOTIC NEUTRAL. His stories have been serialized in the pages of Heavy Metal and other publications. He drew the 0 Issue of CREEPSHOW with Greg Nicatero, as well as the comic shots for the TV show. He has boarded shows like INSECURE and THE PENGUIN. Check out Chris' work here: Website - https://www.chrisandersoncomics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisandersoncomics