Comics For You

Matthew Klein
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Hear from comics industry insiders about how everything from Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and more stories journey from an idea to your local comic book shop. This is a one-stop resource to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how comics are made for you.

  1. Episode 35: Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan - "Retired in Disgrace"

    Jun 10

    Episode 35: Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan - "Retired in Disgrace"

    Today on the show we have not one but two creators coming on in Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan! They are the pair behind the upcoming blockbuster kaiju book The Horror of Godizilla from IDW Publishing feature some career best work from the incomparable Tristan Jones. They get into rubble about the scale, terror, and triumphs of chronicling the first Godzilla attack on Tokyo. Plus, just last week this team also debuted Surpergirl: Survive over at DC Comics with another generational artist in Rod Reis. Plus, check out their Image Comics series Kill Your Darlings that’s out in collected edition now. Ethan and Griffin get into the uniqueness of being a writing team, the incredible education they got under comic superstars like Brian Michael Bendis, Ryan Stegman, and Matthew Rosenberg. Plus, they get very candid about their anxieties as creators, their work-life balance, and so much more. Please pre-order The Horror of Godzilla #1 at your local comic shop by this coming Monday, June 15th. Pre-orders as a key factor in helping a great series succeed. Don’t know your local comic shop? There’re locators online and just google “comic shops” in Google Maps and they’ll pop up. Almost all of them have a way to subscribe to a series through their website or you can do it via phone or even in person! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky

    58 min
  2. Fave 5 - Chris Condon

    May 27 ·  Bonus

    Fave 5 - Chris Condon

    Writer Chris Condon is on Fave 5 revealing his favorite comic runs, writers, artists, and a whole lot more. Chris is the writer of the upcoming Ultimate Impact: Reborn for Marvel Comics and currently has a hit Vertigo series with his longitme collaborator, Jacob Phillips, The Peril of Brutal Dark. He's just wrapped up runs on Ultimate Wolverine and Green Arrow. His acclaimed Image Comics series That Texas Blood is available now, as well as its Wild West spinoff, The Enfield Gang Massacre. Preorder your copy of ULTIMATE IMPACT: REBORN #1 at your local comic shop! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 Hide

    13 min
  3. Episode 34: Joey Esposito - "What Would You Do If You Had To Hide a Body?"

    May 20

    Episode 34: Joey Esposito - "What Would You Do If You Had To Hide a Body?"

    This week, Matthew is joined by writer Joey Esposito. Joey is a rising writing star in comics with two big titles coming out this summer including Power Rangers Unlimited for BOOM! Studios and Killer Influences for IDW Publishing's new IDW Crime imprint. Joey's written for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and his creator-owned series The Pedestrian was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series. A veteran of comics press, having written for IGN for several years, this conversation deep dives into Joey's transition from covering comics to writing them, his own creative process, and what it's like to be a mega fan of Power Rangers then fulfilling a dream to writ them. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Joey! Pre-Order Power Rangers Unlimited #1 Pre-Order Killer Influences #1 Sign Up For Joey's Newsletter at Soup Dad Comics

    48 min
  4. Episode 33: Matthew Rosenberg - "On the Edge of Losing Control"

    May 6

    Episode 33: Matthew Rosenberg - "On the Edge of Losing Control"

    On this week's Comics For You Matthew is joined by comic book writer Matthew Rosenberg. Matthew's latest offering If Destruction Be Our Lot an incredible new sci-fi dystopian epic is on sale May 6th, 2026 in your local comic shop. Matthew's bibliography is already Hall of Fame worth with runs on X-Men, Punisher, Black Canary, DC vs Vampires, and then there're his creator owned offerings including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank which has an upcoming film release featuring Liam Neeson. The Matthews talk about the genesis of their frienship working at Forbidden Planet in New York City, the schedule Matthew keeps, the connective tissue he sees project to project, and so much more. An intimate and insightful convo for all of you. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Matthew! Sign up for Ashcan Press's Newsletter and More HERE Pick up If Destruction Be Our Lot at Your Local Comic Shop! Matthew's run kicks off in June in Spawn #376, make sure you preorder today

    56 min
  5. Episode 32: Joe Myers of Revenge Of -"How Do You Eat An Elephant? One To At a Time"

    Apr 22

    Episode 32: Joe Myers of Revenge Of -"How Do You Eat An Elephant? One To At a Time"

    Joe Myers, co-owner of the L.A. comic shop Revenge Of joins Matthew to talk about his journey from TV set production to being a comics retailer. Hear some great stories from Joe's time working on Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay, to opening Revenge Of during the pandemic, the challenges he's encountered, and the his favorite part of slinging comics. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Revenge Of Visit their website HERE

    53 min
  6. Episode 31: Heather Antos - "I'm Still a Fan"

    Apr 8

    Episode 31: Heather Antos - "I'm Still a Fan"

    Heather Antos returns! For the first time, Matthew has a guest coming back for round 2 on Comics For You. They get neck deep into IDW Crime, Star Trek, IDW Dark, what elements make a great crime story, and the inner workings of comic book publishing. Boldly go where no podcasters have gone yet with this insightful, delightful, and illuminating interview. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky See Matthew at SC Comic Con April 10th - 12th. Get yout ticket while you can! Support Heather! Get Heather a Diet Coke via Ko-FI Pre-Order Seven Wives #1 at your local comic shop

    48 min
  7. Fave 5 With Stephanie Phillips

    Apr 1 ·  Bonus

    Fave 5 With Stephanie Phillips

    Writer Stephanie Phillips is the latest to share her Fave 5! Who are her favorite Daredevil villains? Some of the answers might be controversial but they'll get you talking. Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, TAARNA, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Stephanie also holds a PhD in rhetoric and composition and and MA in English from the University of South Florida. She has taught writing and communication courses at the University at Buffalo, the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa. Outside of comics, Stephanie is a Muay Thai fighter and hockey player. She likes cats, old Westerns, and macaroni & cheese shaped like cartoons. Pick up a copy of DAREDEVIL #1 out today in comic shops everywhere Follow Stephanie on socials at SnapCrackleSteph Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879

    24 min
  8. Adam Gorham - "An Idea is a Nice Thing...But You Gotta Do Something With It"

    Mar 25

    Adam Gorham - "An Idea is a Nice Thing...But You Gotta Do Something With It"

    This week Matthew is joined by artist Adam Gorham as he gears up to take over duties on the massively popular Infernal Hulk at Marvel. We get into the mindest of an artist picking up a series after it's been established, Adam's comics origin story, breaking down his routine to get out a monthly comic, and so much more. Listen or you might make the podcast angry, and you wouldn't like it if you make it angry... Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Adam! Pick up a copy of Infernal Hulk #6 in comic shops everywhere on April 22nd, 2026 Follow Adam on Instagram

    45 min
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Hear from comics industry insiders about how everything from Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and more stories journey from an idea to your local comic book shop. This is a one-stop resource to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how comics are made for you.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Klein
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Comics For You 2024
  • Show Website
    Comics For You

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