Wayne's Comics Podcast #747: Interview with David Pepose

Wayne's Comics Podcast #747: Interview with David Pepose

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!58TO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f6418e4-4f04-4f03-8ba8-32134a9e67aa_750x420.jpeg It's a great week here at the podcast, so it's time for a great conversation! In Episode 747, it's the return of David Pepose, the writer of Savage Avengers, Space Ghost, Speed Racer, and The O.Z., wonderful comics you should definitely support! During our discussion, we talk about his latest Kickstarter, and it's for The O.Z. #1-3, which you can sign up for at this link [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theozcomic/the-oz-1]! Here's the book's description: "Haunted by her past, a disillusioned Iraq war veteran must survive the war-torn land of Oz." Of course, the O.Z. stands for the "occupied zone," which is something we talk about. David and I discuss his return to Kickstarter after some time away. We also delve into his run on Space Ghost, which I truly enjoy, then touch on Speed Racer and his other books! David is one of those great rising comics creators you should keep up with, so don't miss this fun conversation! * Subscribe via Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waynes-comics-podcast/id1633482622] * Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive [https://majorspoilers.substack.com/s/waynes-comics-podcast] * Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers]. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers].

Wayne's Comics Podcast #746: Interview with C. E. Massari

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vs-5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe7d61691-9df0-4d9d-a763-13266204086a_750x420.jpeg This week in Episode 746, it's the return of C. E. Massari! He has a new project coming soon called The Mafia Vs. The Klan! This new graphic novel will launch on Kickstarter in September 2026 as a premier title in Source Point Press' relaunch. The book is described this way: "Inspired by real-life events experienced by Massari's own grandfather, the 120-page original graphic novel (OGN) is described as 'John Wick meets The Godfather.' It tells a gritty, high-stakes story of justice and vengeance that resonates with historical weight and cinematic intensity." We discuss this fascinating story, including how it came to be and examine the characters! Sign up to receive the latest info from his Kickstarter at this link [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cemassari/the-mafia-vs-the-klan]! You can follow this creator to get the latest news on Substack by going to this link [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicsahoy/the-forgotten-divine-by-mark-russell-and-russ-braun]. Don't miss this terrific interview with one of the creators of Six Swords and other excellent comics storytelling! * Subscribe via Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waynes-comics-podcast/id1633482622] * Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive [https://majorspoilers.substack.com/s/waynes-comics-podcast] * Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers]. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers].

Wayne's Comics Podcast #745: Interview with Mark Russell

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eTho!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F59bd38e8-87b7-4a27-8dc2-ca321e4fe62b_750x420.jpeg We have a very special guest in Episode 745! It's Mark Russell from Ahoy Comics' [https://comicsahoy.com/] Billionaire Island and Second Coming! The first-ever Ahoy Comics Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicsahoy/the-forgotten-divine-by-mark-russell-and-russ-braun] will launch soon, and it will focus on Mark's new tale The Forgotten Divine. Russ Braun from The Boys is providing the art. The book is described this way: "His sleep haunted by images of a faraway planet, unhoused veteran Rodney Coleman drifts into establishing a UFO cult with others plagued by dreams of the same world. The group's shared effort to understand, heartfelt at first, descends over time into unreality, conspiracy, paranoia, violence, and conceivably . . . revelation." We explore this fascinating story, including talking about the characters and what this all means! We also discuss his recent collected edition for Traveling to Mars, so I'm sure you're going to enjoy what Mark has to say! You can still sign up to be notified when The Forgotten Divine launches by going to this link [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicsahoy/the-forgotten-divine-by-mark-russell-and-russ-braun]. Don't miss this insightful and fun interview with one of the industry's most talked-about creators! * Subscribe via Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waynes-comics-podcast/id1633482622] * Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive [https://majorspoilers.substack.com/s/waynes-comics-podcast] * Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers]. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers].

Wayne's Comics Podcast #744: Interview with James Aquilone

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!29j8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17770f71-5c6c-4617-814a-c38abba20de7_750x420.jpeg James Aquilone, accomplished horror writer/editor, returns to the Wayne's Comics Podcast in Episode #744! Wayne has a great conversation this week with James, a favorite here at the podcast! On May 19, Monstrous Books will be releasing the first-ever Creepshow prose collection inspired by the hit Shudder series! It's described this way: "Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror is a macabre celebration of the series' legacy — twisting morality tales of terror, justice, and cosmic retribution, told through the Creep's ghoulish grin." We discuss how this book is coming to be, who has created the various contributions, and what we can expect from James and Monstrous Books in the months ahead! This story collection will be available as an ebook, paperback, and hardcover on May 19, 2026, wherever books are sold, including Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Creepshow-Tales-Terror-Nancy-Collins/dp/1946346403], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/creepshow-gwendolyn-kriste/1148336868], Apple Books, and local independent retailers. The Creep invites you to turn the page... if you dare. * Subscribe via Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waynes-comics-podcast/id1633482622] * Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive [https://majorspoilers.substack.com/s/waynes-comics-podcast] * Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers]. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers].

Wayne's Comics Podcast #743: Interview with Aaron Cohen

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PAfh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d8c5042-8f01-4311-9f28-3af78f41d699_750x420.jpeg In Episode #743, Aaron Cohen from Schticks & Stones Holiday Special is the guest this week! Aaron Cohen is a writer and festival award-winning filmmaker who, with other creators, is celebrating Jewish culture and heritage with the Schticks & Stones Holiday Special! This one-shot is described as "A 28-page riotous romp through three Jewish holiday mysteries—Purim, Passover, and Hanukkah—that would make even your bubbe plotz!" The Kickstarter concludes this Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:02 a.m. ET, and it is truly worthy of your support! Be sure to back their Kickstarter here [https://store.magnetic-press.com/]! Be sure you listen to what Aaron has to say! * Subscribe via Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waynes-comics-podcast/id1633482622] * Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive [https://majorspoilers.substack.com/s/waynes-comics-podcast] * Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers]. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today [http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers].