Comics For You

Episode 34: Joey Esposito - "What Would You Do If You Had To Hide a Body?"

This week, Matthew is joined by writer Joey Esposito. Joey is a rising writing star in comics with two big titles coming out this summer including Power Rangers Unlimited for BOOM! Studios and Killer Influences for IDW Publishing's new IDW Crime imprint. Joey's written for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and his creator-owned series The Pedestrian was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series. A veteran of comics press, having written for IGN for several years, this conversation deep dives into Joey's transition from covering comics to writing them, his own creative process, and what it's like to be a mega fan of Power Rangers then fulfilling a dream to writ them. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 [https://tapas.io/episode/3624503] Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 [https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879] For more, follow Matthew on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/macktheknife1116/?hl=en]and Blue Sky [https://bsky.app/profile/matthewklein316.bsky.social] Support Joey! Pre-Order Power Rangers Unlimited #1 [https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=84428401340601011] Pre-Order Killer Influences #1 [https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=82771403536000111] Sign Up For Joey's Newsletter at Soup Dad Comics [https://soupdadcomics.beehiiv.com/]

Episode 33: Matthew Rosenberg - "On the Edge of Losing Control"

On this week's Comics For You Matthew is joined by comic book writer Matthew Rosenberg. Matthew's latest offering If Destruction Be Our Lot an incredible new sci-fi dystopian epic is on sale May 6th, 2026 in your local comic shop. Matthew's bibliography is already Hall of Fame worth with runs on X-Men, Punisher, Black Canary, DC vs Vampires, and then there're his creator owned offerings including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank which has an upcoming film release featuring Liam Neeson. The Matthews talk about the genesis of their frienship working at Forbidden Planet in New York City, the schedule Matthew keeps, the connective tissue he sees project to project, and so much more. An intimate and insightful convo for all of you. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 [https://tapas.io/episode/3624503] Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 [https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879] For more, follow Matthew on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/macktheknife1116/?hl=en]and Blue Sky [https://bsky.app/profile/matthewklein316.bsky.social] Support Matthew! Sign up for Ashcan Press's Newsletter and More HERE [https://ashcanpress.substack.com/] Pick up If Destruction Be Our Lot [https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/if-destruction-be-our-lot-1]at Your Local Comic Shop! Matthew's run kicks off in June in Spawn #376, [https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/spawn-376] make sure you preorder today

Episode 32: Joe Myers of Revenge Of -"How Do You Eat An Elephant? One To At a Time"

Joe Myers, co-owner of the L.A. comic shop Revenge Of joins Matthew to talk about his journey from TV set production to being a comics retailer. Hear some great stories from Joe's time working on Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay, to opening Revenge Of during the pandemic, the challenges he's encountered, and the his favorite part of slinging comics. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 [https://tapas.io/episode/3624503] Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 [https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879] For more, follow Matthew on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/macktheknife1116/?hl=en]and Blue Sky [https://bsky.app/profile/matthewklein316.bsky.social] Support Revenge Of Visit their website HERE [https://revengeof.com/]

Episode 31: Heather Antos - "I'm Still a Fan"

Heather Antos returns! For the first time, Matthew has a guest coming back for round 2 on Comics For You. They get neck deep into IDW Crime, Star Trek, IDW Dark, what elements make a great crime story, and the inner workings of comic book publishing. Boldly go where no podcasters have gone yet with this insightful, delightful, and illuminating interview. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 [https://tapas.io/episode/3624503] Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 [https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879] For more, follow Matthew on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/macktheknife1116/?hl=en]and Blue Sky [https://bsky.app/profile/matthewklein316.bsky.social] See Matthew at SC Comic Con April 10th - 12th. Get yout ticket while you can! [https://sccomicon.com/] Support Heather! Get Heather a Diet Coke via Ko-FI [https://ko-fi.com/heatherantos] Pre-Order Seven Wives #1 [https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=82771403520900111]at your local comic shop

Fave 5 With Stephanie Phillips

Writer Stephanie Phillips is the latest to share her Fave 5! Who are her favorite Daredevil villains? Some of the answers might be controversial but they'll get you talking. Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, TAARNA, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Stephanie also holds a PhD in rhetoric and composition and and MA in English from the University of South Florida. She has taught writing and communication courses at the University at Buffalo, the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa. Outside of comics, Stephanie is a Muay Thai fighter and hockey player. She likes cats, old Westerns, and macaroni & cheese shaped like cartoons. Pick up a copy of DAREDEVIL #1 [https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=75960621282800111] out today in comic shops everywhere Follow Stephanie on socials at SnapCrackleSteph Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 [https://tapas.io/episode/3624503] Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 [https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879]