7 episodes
Inside the Kingdom King Features Syndicate
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Inside the Kingdom is your all-access pass into comics' colorful and creative world. This podcast isn't just about interviews; it's a lively journey through the halls of King Features, where the magic of characters like Popeye, Flash Gordon, Zits, The Phantom, and Beetle Moses is born. Join us for heartfelt, fun conversations with the brilliant minds crafting these stories.
So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready to meet the people who bring these beloved characters to life.
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Brooklyn Whiskers: Behind the Scenes of Working Cats with Maritsa Patrinos
In this episode, we chat with Maritsa Patrinos, the creative mind behind the beloved webcomic "Working Cats." This episode takes us into the bustling bodega corners of Brooklyn, where we get up close with Taki and Sula, the charismatic cat duo at the series' heart. Maritsa shares insights into her creative process, the development of her characters, and the real-life inspirations behind the enchanting yet rough-around-the-edges settings.
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Rosebuds: Unconditional Love and Sisterly Antics
Dee Parson, the creator of the comic strip Rosebuds, discusses his journey as a cartoonist and his recent collaboration with Comics Kingdom. He shares his excitement about being syndicated by King Features Syndicate and his nomination for Best Humor Webcomic.
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The Saga of Brann Bjornson and Suburban Fairy Tales with Stephen Webster & Francis Bonnett
Our host, Nadya Martinez, dives into the vibrant world of Comics Kingdoms' latest additions: 'The Saga of Brann Bjornsan' by Stephen Webster and 'Suburban Fairy Tales' by Francis Bonnet. Join us as we explore their comic origins, their journey to King Features, and much more!
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Drawing the Future: Sarah Hartley & Olivia de Alba on Comics Kingdom’s Evolution
This week, Alex is joined by guests Sarah Hartley, a wizard in brand strategy, and Olivia de Alba, a powerhouse of artistic talent, who together helped King Features reimagine and bring the new Comics Kingdom to fruition. We will unpack the changing tides of comic artistry, marketing genius, and what’s on the horizon for our beloved realm of comics.
Olivia de Alba on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-de-alba-08b685149/
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Beetle Moses with Harris Fishman
On this week's episode, Nadya Martinez (@gothamgeekgirl) sits with Harris Fishman (@beetlemoses) to talk about his strip, how it came about, where he plans to go, and everything in between!
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Olive & Popeye with Randy Milholland & Emi Burge
We sit down with Randy Milholland (Something Positive) and Emi Burge to discuss Olive & Popeye, our new weekly comic strip at Comics Kingdom.