Building a 36-Issue Comic Universe | Justin Coke Talks SWAT

Building a 36-Issue Comic Universe | Justin Coke Talks SWAT

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with comic creator Justin Coke, the writer behind the supernatural crime comic SWAT. Justin shares his journey from lawyer and novelist to comic creator, discusses writing a 36-issue comic universe, finding the right artist, launching Kickstarter campaigns, and navigating the realities of indie comic publishing. We also dive into Harrow County, Sandman, Nightwing, crowdfunding, comic conventions, marketing comics, and what it really takes to build an audience in today's comic industry. If you're an indie creator, comic fan, Kickstarter enthusiast, or aspiring writer, this episode is packed with valuable insights and plenty of laughs. Support SWAT and discover more indie comics! Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Justin Coke https://weirdshark.art/ Follow the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgeofdarkness/swat-eldritch-blue 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:08 Transition to Comic Writing 07:44 Kickstarter Campaign Insights 12:07 Art and Collaboration in Comics 16:33 Writing Process and Inspirations 21:37 Pitching and Marketing Comics 25:38 Conventions and Future Plans 29:09 Passion Over Profit: The Indie Comic Journey 32:12 Writing with Purpose: Eliminating Irrelevance 33:47 The M Files: A Unique Comic Concept 34:52 Comic Book Origins: From Childhood to Adult Enthusiasm 36:36 Exploring the Indie Comic Scene 38:30 Accessibility in Comics: The Need for Affordability 39:34 The Future of Comics: Competing with Manga 41:49 Favorite Characters and Series: A Personal Touch 44:33 Living in a Comic Universe: Choices and Preferences 45:37 Superpowers and Sidekicks: Fun Hypotheticals 46:34 Life as a Comic: Titles and Reflections 48:11 Reflections on the Past: Growing Up as a Jehovah's Witness 49:42 The Internet and Social Media: Navigating Modern Platforms #TalkinComics #IndieComics #KickstarterComics #ComicBooks #ComicCreator #SWATComic #Crowdfunding #ComicWriting #Podcast #IndependentComics #GraphicNovel #ComicCommunity #Lovecraft

Dick Tracy Quiz, Comic Haul & Air Force Museum Adventure | Talkin' Comics

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ and Annakhan dive into weekly comic pulls featuring Batman, Dick Tracy, Spawn, Harley Quinn, Berserker, Battle Beast, Absolute Wonder Woman, and more! They also talk about their trip home from Traverse City, visiting the National Museum of the Air Force, comic convention adventures, new merch ideas, and an absolutely chaotic Dick Tracy trivia showdown. PLUS: fake villain names, comic debates, weird job interviews, comic shop pickups, and plenty of random chaos only Talkin' Comics can deliver. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:31 Weekly Polls and Comic Book Highlights 06:02 Recent Reads and Upcoming Releases 09:56 Con Experience and Comic Shop Adventures 13:59 Job Interview Skit and Trivia 25:36 Conclusion and Farewell #TalkinComics #DickTracy #ComicBooks #Batman #ComicPodcast #HarleyQuinn #Spawn #ComicCollectors #Berserker #WeeklyPulls

Bigfoot Knows Karate Creator Dan Price Talks Indie Comics & Kickstarter Success

This week on the Talkin' Comics podcast, AJ and Annakhan sit down with indie comic creator Dan Price, the mastermind behind Bigfoot Knows Karate. From the origins of the series to Kickstarter success, convention stories, comic book inspiration, and the realities of indie comic creation, this episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes insight, and creator wisdom. Dan talks about the creation of Bigfoot Knows Karate: Godkiller, working with Homebrewed Comics, convention life, comic collaborations, and building a loyal indie comic community. If you love indie comics, Kickstarter comics, comic conventions, cryptids, kaiju, and creator interviews, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more episodes of the Talkin' Comics podcast featuring comic creators, artists, writers, cosplay, movies, gaming, and comic culture. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Dan Price https://linktr.ee/danomyte139 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Comic Background 03:11 Kickstarter Success and Bigfoot Knows Karate 08:23 Collaboration and Artistic Process 13:04 Conventions and Networking Strategies 20:30 Parenting and Supporting Passion 23:25 Conventions and Comic Book Culture 26:51 The Journey of Comic Creation 33:25 The Evolution of Bigfoot Knows Karate 44:14 Kickstarter and Funding Strategies 47:22 The Journey of Podcasting and Comic Creation 48:50 Kickstarter Campaigns and Book Editions 50:47 Fun Questions and Personal Favorites 54:25 Indie Comics and Recommendations 58:41 Life Reflections and Comic Book Universes 01:01:04 Personal Stories and Comic Book Titles 01:04:21 Promoting Projects and Future Collaborations #IndieComics #BigfootKnowsKarate #KickstarterComics #TalkinComics #ComicBooks

Talkin' Comics Podcast LIVE from Cherry City Comic Con | Cosplay Trivia, Comics & Con Stories

This week on Talkin' Comics podcast, AJ and Annakhan are LIVE from Cherry City Comic Con in Traverse City, Michigan! From cosplay trivia and convention adventures to indie comic sales, board games, and hilarious convention stories, this episode is packed with comic con energy. We talk cosplay contests, favorite cosplay moments, comic pickups, meeting creators, TikTok cosplay creators, and what it’s like selling indie comics on the convention floor. PLUS: 🔥 Cosplay True or False 🎭 Cosplay Trivia Questions 🃏 Board Games & Pokémon Cards 📚 Harley Quinn #1 Exclusive Cover 🎨 Indie Comic Creator Life 🦸 Comic Con Stories & Laughs Make sure to subscribe for more comic talk, conventions, cosplay discussions, indie comics, movies, games, and more from Talkin' Comics podcast! Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Cherry City Comic Con 02:46 Experiences at the Convention 05:43 Comic Book Purchases and Weekly Reads 08:26 Board Games and Trivia Fun 16:19 Cosplay Insights and Preferences #TalkinComics #ComicCon #Cosplay #CherryCityComicCon #IndieComics #ComicBooks #GeekCulture #Podcast #Marvel #DCComics

Indie Comics, 90s Music & Dead Air #3 | Benjamin Hunting Returns

Comic creator Benjamin Hunting returns to Talkin' Comics to discuss Dead Air #3, indie comic Kickstarter challenges, 90s music culture, comic printing, crowdfunding in 2026, creative burnout, and the future of independent comics. We also dive into: Dead Air’s supernatural mystery story Bringing comics back to print The realities of shipping comics internationally Comic shop support for indie creators Favorite comics and creators Comic writing advice Fun comic book questions and debates If you love indie comics, Kickstarter projects, comic creator interviews, and comic culture discussions, this episode is for you. Support Dead Air here: Dead Air Comic Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/benjaminhunting/dead-air-1-3-90s-college-radio-sci-fi-with-a-soundtrack Follow Talkin' Comics for more comic creator interviews, trivia, reviews, and indie comic conversations. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Benjamin Hunting @huntingbenjamin 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth 01:58 Kickstarter Success and Project Updates 04:45 Overcoming Printing Challenges 07:49 Future Plans and Creative Process 10:45 Navigating Career Changes and Creative Burnout 13:54 Community Support and Indie Comics 16:45 Unique Rewards and 90s Nostalgia 18:36 Nostalgia for Physical Media 22:52 The Joy of College Radio 24:50 Discovering New Comics 29:18 The Evolution of a Writer 30:08 Comic Characters and Villains 36:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects #IndieComics #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #DeadAirComic #BenjaminHunting #TalkingComics #ComicPodcast #GraphicNovel #Crowdfunding #Comics