Comadres y Comics Podcast

Episode 270: Voices, Heartbreak Tacos & Naw Patrol curated/created by Abby Rocha

Please remember to rate and review our podcast!Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: San Diego Comic Con International 2026 and the Shinn Saga. Chisme hot off the presses! ON MY RADAR: Absolute Batman #15 comic, that will be on sale on December 10, 2025. BOOK REVIEW: Voices, Heartbreak Tacos & Naw Patrol curated/created by Abby Rocha abbyrocha.com@chica_artista_illustration EN LA LIBRERIA: THE MATRON Volumes 1 & 2—Slavic folk slasher set in Texas-After her double homicide, Zina Krenek finds her house acquired by force. With the ax and mask of the Matron, she sets out for revenge. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2RWVnhtS19wR1pYWDk4VjZzanh2eDMtemQyQXxBQ3Jtc0tuS3RZZ1E2MkVWaVpTSVBTWFg2akFMYkhmc3Q4NHN1Ymo4OWhmanF5VkZSdDQxRHh5VGJLR2NEOUU4TjZaS2diTm9YSTZ4aFV0ZDZXa2xERzJPVUUycmpadlJVZ0F3TW9DSkxMTldGcVpoQ3Z3WExldw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fipicomic%2Fthe-matron-volumes-1-and-2slavic-folk-slasher-set-in-texas&v=mua7VaSLN_0]@drew_halloween @davidbowles @harrysaxonart JUNTOS Y FUERTES: Las groserías son expresiones del alma y también son parte de nuestra cultura mexicana. www.pinchestees.com @pinchestees SALUDOS: Erick Pepper Rivera Writer and Cartoonist www.peperrivera.com @thaterickrivera Follow us on socials @comadresycomicsVisit our website comadresycomics.comProduced by Comadres y Comics Podcast

Episode 269: Las Pláticas Abby Rocha

Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all-around awesome news in the Latinx comic community. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Abby Rocha. Abby Rocha is a creator from the too-sunny lands of San Diego and has settled in the foggy coastal embrace of the East Bay. They write/illustrate from the intersection of their latinidad, the multifaceted subject of death and the world around them. They’ve self published and been nationally published, and their art has been shown in galleries and museums. They are currently working on their debut graphic novel, “Two Hearts in Mictlan.” You can often find them dressed in black and communing with cats in the neighborhood with their partner and child. Welcome Abby!@chica_artista_illustration abbyrocha.com [https://abbyrocha.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVkJWVnQ3S1JsMWhaVmtWaHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5ERWDYZoJak57rbTWRuHf_sCoiFL8FeDtEi47OlRve9adaOfyQFzng_S6nvA_aem_olwZrK4GhEv8SUuav6PRrg]

Episode 268: Rafael Flores Jr. The Return of Camazotz

Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the latinx comic community. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with guest Rafael Flores Jr. Rafael is a comic book writer, creator, and a public library assistant from Fort Worth Texas. In 2022 he studied Cinematic Comic Book Writing at The Joe Kubert School and was a double Negative Space Finalist in their first ever short comic contest. After publishing his first two short comics, “The Return of Camazotz” and “Mother Wolf and Cubs”, Grimmcore Studios headed by Daniel Grimm invited Rafael to turn his Camazotz short into a 3 part series and graphic novel under the new horror publisher. So with a script written by Flores edited by Daniel Grimm and with amazing artwork from Brazilian artist Azrael Aguiar, The Return of Camazotz, the Mayan gothic horror series was born. Well received and read throughout the world, with glowing reviews it currently has a 5 star rating on Amazon and over 4 thousand views on the digital comic app Global Comix. Rafael has a passion for telling dark gothic stories infused with Mexican culture and identity. Welcome Rafael!

Episode 267: Las Pláticas-Madeleine Holly-Rosing

Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the comic community. Today we once again have the pleasure of speaking with guest Madeleine Holly-Rosing, a TV, feature film, comic book writer, and novelist. Madeleine holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA where she won numerous awards as well as the Sloan Fellowship. Madeleine has published a number of short stories, novellas, and a novel based on the BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY universe. Today she joins us to discuss her current Kickstarter campaign for Boston Metaphysical Society: Mystery at Pikes Peak #1-4. Welcome Madeleine! @queenofmercia.com [http://www.queenofmercia.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0xxYU9MQjVKOUtqUkFNOQEeAcb2CdTG0cKHATZUs_bZH9zrnfCZhc7lFKt8Hj5x6PCjE1ywBAiNMCf1zXk_aem_QHJt8uS6dq5u2gB25GzPsQ]

Episode 266: Las Pláticas Drew Edwards & David Bowles

Drew Edwards is a comic book writer known for his dark, atmospheric storytelling. He is the creator of Halloween Man, a chilling series exploring moral ambiguity, suspense, and the supernatural. Drew also co-wrote Matron with David Bowles, blending his signature intensity and narrative insight with collaborative storytelling. His work combines horror, thriller, and character-driven narratives, creating immersive worlds that challenge and captivate readers.David Bowles is a celebrated Mexican American author, translator, and educator from South Texas. He currently serves as President of the Texas Institute of Letters and has made significant contributions to contemporary literature with works including They Call Me Güero, The Prince & the Coyote, and Clockwork Curandera. A passionate storyteller, David’s writing often explores themes of culture, identity, and folklore, blending rich character-driven narratives with historical and fantastical elements. He co-founded the Latinx imprint of Scout Comics, Chispa Comics, in 2021 and has served as its co-publisher and editor-in-chief. He is also an associate professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where he teaches literature and Nahuatl, continuing his work in amplifying underrepresented voices through education and storytelling.