The Graphic Histories Podcast

Episode 165: Diana Schutz - Part 2

Part 2 of a fantastic conversation with an industry legend is on the menu this week! Diana Schutz is an industry veteran and legendary editor, most famous for her twenty-five-year tenure at Dark Horse Comics, where she rose to the rank of Executive Editor. She is widely credited with shepherding some of the most influential works in the medium, serving as the longtime editor for Frank Miller on Sin City and 300, as well as overseeing Matt Wagner’s Grendel and Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo. Beyond her editorial work, Schutz is a respected translator, notably bringing Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido’s Blacksad to English-speaking audiences, and an educator who has taught comics history and theory at the university level. A member of the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame, her career has been defined by her commitment to creator-owned properties and her mentorship of some of the biggest names in the graphic novel world. Diana talks about her relationship with Dave Simm, her many collaborations with a who's who of mythic comic book creators and finding joy in passing on her years of experience through teaching! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/support]

Episode 164: Diana Schutz - Part 1

A titanic two parter kicks off this weeks episode! Diana Schutz is an industry veteran and legendary editor, most famous for her twenty-five-year tenure at Dark Horse Comics, where she rose to the rank of Executive Editor. She is widely credited with shepherding some of the most influential works in the medium, serving as the longtime editor for Frank Miller on Sin City and 300, as well as overseeing Matt Wagner’s Grendel and Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo. Beyond her editorial work, Schutz is a respected translator, notably bringing Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido’s Blacksad to English-speaking audiences, and an educator who has taught comics history and theory at the university level. A member of the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame, her career has been defined by her commitment to creator-owned properties and her mentorship of some of the biggest names in the graphic novel world. Diana discusses getting involved in translation, an early extremely short stint in Marvel Comics, weeping when seeing the original art for Frank Miller's 300 and a passion for helping artists to own their own work. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/support]

Episode 163: Dave Baker

André finds a yet another kindred spirit and fellow pod-caster who has created a fantastic new graphic novel that revels in the punk scene of artistic collaboration. Dave Baker is an Eisner-nominated writer and artist whose work frequently blends genre exploration with postmodern mystery, notably in the critically acclaimed Mary Tyler Moorehawk, a mind-bending graphic novel that functions as both a "gee-whiz" adventure and a document-based detective story. His recent output continues this versatile streak with Punk’n Heads, a punk romance coming of age tale co-created with Nicole Goux, and Halloween Boy, which follows the surreal voyages of a super-scientist explorer and "archaeologist-for-hire." Across these projects and earlier works like Night Hunters and Everyone is Tulip, Baker has established himself as a distinct voice in the independent circuit, known for his dense world-building and commitment to creator-owned storytelling. Dave talks about loving scrappy wannabe artists, what informed his new book, how much he loves fictional surrealism, how all writers are liars and a hilarious chance witnessing of Werner Herzog in public! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/support]

Episode 162: David Avallone

André has a fun chat with an imaginative creator who overlaps with many of our hosts interests! David Avallone is a prolific writer and filmmaker known for his sharp wit and deep roots in pulp and comic history. He has gained widespread acclaim for his work on iconic licensed titles like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Bettie Page, and The Shadow. In the indie scene, David is the co-creator of the acclaimed series Drawing Blood alongside Kevin Eastman. The project offers a meta-fictional look at the comic industry and famously features the internal creation Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls. With a professional background in film production, David brings a unique, cinematic energy to every script, whether he is exploring supernatural noir or hard-boiled detective fiction. David discusses when directors misinterpret the intention of the writer, shifting his film making skills into the world of comics, the beauty of intertwined universes and as a child having his famous pulp writer father tell him fairy tales with a world war 2 bend. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/support]

Episode 161: Greg Elysée

Our host chats with a guest well versed in all our favourite subjects, myth, legend, film and everything in between! Greg Anderson Elysée is an award-winning Haitian-American writer and educator based in Brooklyn who’s making waves by bringing Black mythology and folklore into the spotlight. He’s best known for his hit series Is’nana: The Were-Spider, a dark fantasy that puts a modern twist on West African and Caribbean legends and has racked up multiple Glyph Awards. From the supernatural mystery of The Gentleman to the sci-fi vibes of Marassa, Greg’s work is all about centering diverse voices and making cultural icons as legendary as any Greek myth. When he’s not crafting scripts, he’s a dedicated filmmaking teacher and a vocal champion for independent creators across the industry. Greg discusses finding comics through an unlikely source, going to film school, finding joy in bringing his cultural myths into the spotlight and why we need to fight our approaching robot overlords! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310965/support]