Why Comics?

Brian Hess
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An interview series where we speak with creators about their love of comics and their path to the industry.

Episodes

  1. Sep 24

    Why Comics? w/ Christian Colbert

    This episode we chat with comic artist Christian Colbert and work with Papercutz. Instagram @og.colbs

    Why Comics? w/ Christian Colbert

  2. Sep 24

    Why Comics? w/ Susan Beneville & Brian Hess

    In this episode of Why Comics? We speak with Susan Beneville and host Brian Hess, in a special episode where they discuss their collaborative works and how making stuff with your friends is the best combo for creativity! Susan Beneville is an indie comic writer and screenwriter living in Oakland, California. Her current all-ages graphic novel, Nix, published by Red 5 Comics and distributed by Simon & Schuster is available now. To keep up with Susan’s writing adventure, follow her Substack Swirling Words. 12to60comics YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@12to60_comics?si=fg3PP0RVW1m4w1wf https://susanbeneville.substack.com/ https://susanbeneville.com/ instagram @sbeneville Video linksHesstoons.comInstagram: @hesstoons Tik Tok: @hesstoons You can buy my books online!NIX :Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0iW9JB1J

    Why Comics? w/ Susan Beneville & Brian Hess

  3. Sep 22

    Why Comics? w/ Dee Fish

    In this episode of Why Comics? We speak with Dee Fish. Dee Fish is a Pennsylvania based cartoonist, illustrator and graphic designer. As a cartoonist, she is the creator of the online comic strip, ⁠“Dandy & Company“⁠. An all-ages humor comic strip in the vein of “Looney Tunes” and “Peanuts” surrounding the misadventures of a dog and his boy. She is currently the writer and artist of the creator owned comic book, ⁠“The Wellkeeper“⁠. A young adult fantasy/adventure in the vein of mystical adventures that appeal to children of all ages as “Harry Potter” and “The Hobbit” and the Supernatural superhero comic, “Apparition“. She has also worked on stories for “Tellos”, “The Perhapanauts” and “The Mice Templar” for Image comics, “Star Mage” and “White Chapel” for IDW Publishing, “Atomic Robo” for Red 5 Comics, and is the co creator, co writer and illustrator for the series “Carpe Noctem” for Hashtag Comics. Recently, Dee became the artist of Sabrina Pandora’s long-running webcomic, ⁠“Giant Girl Adventures”⁠! Of late, Dee's signature project is the semi-autobiographical webcomic, ⁠"Finding Dee."⁠ It's a humorous look at the ins and outs of trying to make it in comics while coming out as transgender in your 40's.  Dee FishSubstack:https://findingdee.substack.com/Social media site:instagram = @deebrisbyfishVideo linksHesstoons.comInstagram: @hesstoons Tik Tok: @hesstoons You can buy my books online!NIX :Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0iW9JB1J

    Why Comics? w/ Dee Fish

  4. Aug 29

    Why Comics? w/ Melissa Pagluica

    In this episode of Why Comics? We speak with Melissa Pagluica. Melissa is a full time illustrator and comic book creator residing in California. Her all-ages graphic novel Above the Clouds successfully raised over $43K on Kickstarter with over a thousand backers. She is currently working on two webcomics, Monster Heart and The Particulars of Miss Olivet, that can be read over at teacupbee.com Melissa PagluicaPagluica = Pal - E - Uuuu-KAWebsite: teacupbee.comSocial media sites:Tiktok, Twitter, instagram = @teacupbee Video linksHesstoons.comInstagram: @hesstoons Tik Tok: @hesstoons You can buy my books online!NIX :Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0iW9JB1J

  5. Aug 3

    Why Comics? w/ John Sanford

    This episode we speak with John Sanford story artist, animation director, writer, character designer and cartoonist.He has worked at Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Sony, and Warner Bros on both Features and Television. But we bring it all back to a love of comics and why he started drawing in the first place. instagram @ jsanfor86 Website: https://jackalobe68.myportfolio.com/work

  6. Jul 7

    Why Comics? w/ James Silvani

    Why Comics? My name is Brian Hess, in this episode we interview James Silvani.Link to James' portfolio: http://www.silvaniart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvaniart/Video linksHesstoons.comInstagram: @hesstoons Tik Tok: @hesstoons You can buy my books online!NIX :Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0iW9JB1J

  7. Jun 17

    Why Comics? w/ Otis Frampton

    Why Comics? My name is Brian Hess, in this episode we interview Otis Frampton. Link to Otis' website: https://www.otisframpton.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otisframpton/Video linksHesstoons.comInstagram: @hesstoons Tik Tok: @hesstoons

  8. Jun 5

    Why Comics? w/ Jon "Bean" Hastings

    Why Comics? My name is Brian Hess, in this episode we interview Jon "Bean" Hastings. Link to Jon's website:http://www.beantoons.com/index.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonbeanhastings/Video linksHesstoons.comInstagram: @hesstoons Tik Tok: @hesstoons You can buy my books online!NIX :Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0iW9JB1J

  9. Jun 5

    Why Comics? w/ Tom Rogers

    Why Comics? My name is Brian Hess, in this episode we interview Tom Rogers. Link to Tom's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomrogerscomicsALL of Tom's links: https://linktr.ee/tomrogerscomicsComic Artist of Herald: Lovecraft & Tesla, Little Charlotte's Grand Adventure, Marvel TL;DR, Oddballs: The Graphic Novel, Heroes of 9/11, Amazing Moments in Sports, Brisk Lemonade, and tons of BG assists - recently, Jimmy con Carnage!

  • 9 Episodes

About

An interview series where we speak with creators about their love of comics and their path to the industry.

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Hess
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian Hess
  • Show Website
    Why Comics?