Graphic Novel Apostle

Graphic Novel Apostle, Mark Ohrenberger
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Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger embarks upon his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! The Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast will focus primarily on comic books and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre: Crime Noir, Horror, Spy Thrillers, Adventure, Supernatural, Comedy, Westerns, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, and so much more.We'll cover stories from publishers like Image Comics, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, AWA, Aftershock, Mad Cave, IDW, and others. And who are we kidding? We'll get into some Marvel and DC books from time to time as well.Contact us:Email: graphicnovelapostle@gmail.comInstagram: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenbergerhttps://linktr.ee/graphicnovelapostle

  1. JAN 12

    Ep. 49 - The Human Target 5-6

    Chad Tappe returns to the show to continue our series on The Human Target, by Tom King and Greg Smallwood. In this episode, we break down series issues 5-6, featuring the Martian Manhunter, Fire, and Guy Gardner. These issues include the Human Target's origin story, adventures in mind reading, a secret affair, a new suspect ... and a murder! If you haven't listened to them already, be sure to check out GNA episodes 43 and 45 to get caught up on the story so far.  Book Credits: The Human Target, issues 5-6 Writer: Tom King Art and Colors: Greg Smallwood Letters: Clayton Cowles Publisher: DC Comics Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    59 min

  2. 12/29/2025

    Ep. 48: Book Club - unSeen/unHeard: Disability & Neurodivergence, with Dr. Dominique White

    Dr. Dominique White, of Beyond Barriers Telehealth Practice, joins host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss unSeen/unHeard: Disability & Neurodivergence, a 64-page multi-genre graphic novel anthology presenting stories involving or depicting disability and neurodivergent conditions that were written and drawn by creators living with those conditions, published in 2025, by Unseen Alchemy Publishing. The collection was edited by Anas Abdulhak, C.K. Carpenter, and Aubrey Lyn Jeppson. Our discuss featured four stories included in the anthology: Terminal Vibration Written and illustrated by Chuck Howitt-Lease Fries Writer: A.J. Camorlinga Artist: Terry Blas Colors: Harry Saxon Letters: Aubrey Lyn Jeppson Legally Blind Written and illustrated by Richard Fairgray Step By Step Writer: C.K. Carpenter Artist: Mike Morrocco Letters: Aubrey Lyn Jeppson You can read more about the unSeen/unHeard project, its organizers, and its contributing writers and artists at the book's (now closed) Kickstarter page. You can connect with Dominique and Beyond Barriers Telehealth Practice on Facebook and Instagram at @beyondbarriers_therapy Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    1h 17m

  3. 12/22/2025

    Ep. 47: Book Club - Bog Bodies, with Brian Domingos

    On a new Book Club episode, life-long comics fan Brian Domingos joins host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss Bog Bodies, an original graphic novel following three Irish gangsters and an innocent woman lost on a cold winter night in the forest outside of Dublin where these criminals dump the bodies of their victims. The Irish creative team of writer Declan Shalvey, artist Gavin Fullerton, and color artist Rebecca Nalty invite us to witness the darker side of their homeland.  Book Credits for Bog Bodies: Writer: Declan Shalvey Artist: Gavin Fullerton Colors: Rebecca Nalty Letters: Clayton Cowles Publisher: Image Comics If you enjoy the show, please be sure to leave us a star rating and a review on your favorite podcast platform.  Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    1h 7m

  4. 12/15/2025

    Ep. 46 - What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel, Sean Fitzgibbon Interview

    Artist Sean Fitzgibbon joins the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast to discuss his gorgeous, hand-painted, nonfiction graphic novel, What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel. Fitzgibbon researched, wrote, drew, and painted this outstanding work that tells the story of the legendary Crescent Hotel, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. His book focuses primarily on the years, in the late-1930s, when the building housed the notorious Baker Hospital and its fraudster proprietor, Norman Baker, who lured desperate patients to Eureka Springs with promises of the cure for cancer.  Sean Also discusses his work on the forthcoming graphic nonfiction book, What Follows is True: Plum Bayou Mounds, which Sean is producing in conjunction with the Arkansas Archeological Survey. That book will serve as an educational resource highlighting the folklore, history, science, and archeological significance of the ancient Plum Bayou Mounds, in England, Arkansas.  Learn more about Sean's work, and pick up a copy of Crescent Hotel, at Sean's website, www.seanfitzgibbonart.com. You can read more about Sean's work on the Plum Bayou Mounds project at the Arkansas Archeological Survey's website. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    47 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Ep. 45: The Human Target 3-4

    (Probationary) temporary co-host Chad Tappe and host Mark Ohrenberger rejoin Christopher Chance and Ice on the hunt for the killer who sought to murder Lex Luthor by poison and instead left Chance with just 12 days to live and to solve the mystery of his own murder. On this episode, Chad and Mark break down issues 3-4 of The Human Target, which focus on suspects Booster Gold and the Blue Beetle, Ted Kord. As the mystery continues, the romance between Chance and Ice also grows more intense with each turn of the page.  The Human Target, issues 3-4 Writer: Tom King Art and Colors: Greg Smallwood Letters: Clayton Cowles Publisher: DC Comics (Black Label) Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    1h 6m

  6. 10/13/2025

    Ep. 44: Halloween Man, Interview with Writer Drew Edwards

    On this episode, Halloween Man creator and writer Drew Edwards joins the show to discuss 25 years of storytelling with Soloman Hitch, aka Halloween Man, and the brand new collection of early Halloween Man comics, published by Red 5 Comics and distributed by Simon & Schuster. This volume includes stories of Halloween Man and his friends defending Solar City, Texas, from monsters including a gargoyle, the Phantom Hood, a Lovecraftian tentacle monster, and even the Headless Horseman! Halloween Man Writer: Drew Edwards Pencil Artists: Nicola Scott, David Baldeon, Ben Hall, Aristides Iliopoulos, Terry Parr, Holland King, and Sergio Calvet Inks: Scott DM Simmons, Pat Davidson, Mike Furth, Sergio Abad, and Ben Hall Colors: Jesse Farrell, Daniel Lundie, Brian J. Crowley, Sergio Calvet, DA Mero, and Marc Lewis Letters: Jesse Farrell, Sergio Calvet, Brian J. Crowley, and Marc Lewis Publisher: Red 5 Comics You can find Drew Edwards on Instagram at @drew_halloween. You can order the Halloween Man omnibus from your local comic shop or bookstore, from Simon & Schuster, or on Amazon. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    50 min

  7. 09/29/2025

    Ep. 43: The Human Target 1-2

    In the coming months, host Mark Ohrenberger and Chad Tappe (promoted to co-host for this series!) will dive deep into a truly special noir-style murder mystery in the DC Comics Universe. Join us as we celebrate this storytelling and artistic achievement from writer Tom King and artist Greg Smallwood. In this episode, we introduce the story and meet the cast of characters through our exploration of issues 1-2 of this 12-issue series.  Book Credits The Human Target, issues 1-2 Writer: Tom King Art/Colors: Greg Smallwood Letters: Clayton Cowles Publisher DC Comics (Black Label) Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    1h 1m

  8. 09/22/2025

    Ep. 42: Pesto Comics Interview, with Adriano Ariganello (Part 2 of 2)

    As a follow up to our Book Club episode covering Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, Adriano Ariganello, who wrote, lettered, and published that book, joins the host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss that comic in provide a closer look at his indie comics publishing company, Pesto Comics. Adriano discusses the feelings of satisfaction as well as frustrations that come along with starting your own comic book publishing company from scratch. Additionally, Adriano provides a synopsis and some insight into each of the titles released under the Pesto Comics banner so far: Brad(s), Unlimited Udo, Stay Cool, Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, From Parts Unknown, and Naked Kaiju Woman, as well as the prose short story anthology Adriano edited and published, Big Smoke Pulp, vol. 1.  This episode presents part 2 of a two-part interview. When you're done listening, be sure to check out Pesto Comics online, and follow Adriano at: IG: @pestocomicsBsky: @pestocomics.bsky.socialYouTube: @pestocomicsSubstack: @pestocomicsYou can support Pesto Comics' latest crowdfunding campaign, Naked Kaiju Woman 2, on Kickstarter. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle Blue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.social Twitter: @markohrenberger

    53 min
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Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger embarks upon his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! The Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast will focus primarily on comic books and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre: Crime Noir, Horror, Spy Thrillers, Adventure, Supernatural, Comedy, Westerns, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, and so much more.We'll cover stories from publishers like Image Comics, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, AWA, Aftershock, Mad Cave, IDW, and others. And who are we kidding? We'll get into some Marvel and DC books from time to time as well.Contact us:Email: graphicnovelapostle@gmail.comInstagram: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenbergerhttps://linktr.ee/graphicnovelapostle

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  • Creator
    Graphic Novel Apostle, Mark Ohrenberger
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Graphic Novel Apostle
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