Storycomic Presents: Interviews with Amazing Storytellers and Artists

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This is your home for stories about comics or comic-based stories. We curate news and talk with storytellers and artists. We focus on children’s books, graphic novels, illustrations, and the people behind these works that bring joy and inquiry.

  1. 15h ago

    (Ep: 541) The Comic That Turns Readers Into Inmates

    #MattStevens #AlexRobnett #PanopticonComic #DarkWebComics #DigitalPools #Macroverse #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #SciFiComics #MysteryComics #PrisonStory #SurveillanceFiction #InteractiveComics #Storycomic #ComicsInterview On this episode of Storycomic Presents, I’m joined by Matt Stevens, creator of Panopticon, and Alex Robnett, Matt’s creative partner at DarkWeb Comics and author of Digital Pools. Panopticon is a mature sci-fi prison graphic novel about a new inmate entering a timeless, single-chamber facility where prisoners never know when, or even whether, they are being watched. As he learns the rules and codes of the prison, he has to unravel the mystery of the facility, its unseen wardens, and the possibility that staying may be deadlier than escape. We talk about the story’s core themes: oppressive surveillance, unreliable memory, loyalty, control, and the slow uncovering of truth inside a system built on fear. We also dig into Matt’s creative process, including the interactive Intake Processing character creator that lets readers build their own inmate and unlock classified content. Alex joins the conversation to talk about Digital Pools, DarkWeb Comics, and their plans to launch multiple stories through Macroverse, a platform focused on digital comics and mobile-first storytelling. If you like sci-fi mystery, prison stories, unreliable narrators, interactive comics, and indie creators building new ways for readers to engage, this is a great conversation.   The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, Alexis E. Fajardo, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ https://kidbeowulf.com/

  2. 17h ago

    (Ep: 540) What Happens When a Seventh Grader Hides the Truth About Her Family?

    #RoxieInColor #DianeDebrovner #StacyCervenka #CandlewickPress #MiddleGradeBooks #KidsLit #ChildrensBooks #DisabilityRepresentation #BlindParents #BlindnessAwareness #Accessibility #GuideDogs #FamilyStories #WeMakeChildrensBooks #Storycomic On this episode of We Make Children’s Books, I’m joined by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka, co-authors of the middle-grade novel Roxie in Color, published by Candlewick Press. Roxie in Color follows Roxie, a seventh grader starting over at a new school. Roxie loves her parents, but she is tired of being defined by their blindness. At her old school, people did not always see Roxie clearly — they saw “the girl with the blind parents.” So when her family moves to a new town, Roxie decides to keep her parents’ blindness a secret from her classmates. She also avoids telling them that she may have inherited the same eye condition that caused her mother’s vision loss. For a while, Roxie is happier than she has ever been. But secrets have consequences, and when her lies and omissions lead to a visit from Child Protective Services, Roxie has to decide whether she can be honest with her friends, her family, and herself. The novel also includes chapters from the point of view of Roxie’s mother’s guide dog, giving readers a fresh and moving way into the family’s world. We talk about blind parenting, sighted children of blind parents, disability representation, accessibility in book design, middle-school identity, and the everyday ordinariness — and joy — of families with disabled parents.   The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, Alexis E. Fajardo, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ https://kidbeowulf.com/

  3. Sep 10

    (Ep: 539) Podcasting Is Easy… Until You Actually Do It

    On this episode of Storycomic Presents, I’m joined by my recurring podcast friends Kurt Sasso and Jeff Haas for our quarterly podcasting roundtable. Every few months, we get together to talk about the real behind-the-scenes work of podcasting: what’s working, what’s changing, what tools we’re using, what’s frustrating us, and what we’re learning from the guests, creators, and audiences we serve. Podcasting is more than just hitting record. It involves booking, preparation, interview flow, audio quality, editing, publishing, promotion, consistency, and the challenge of keeping your creative energy up over time. In this roundtable, we talk openly about the practical and creative sides of making shows — from what makes a good guest conversation to how podcasters can keep growing without losing the joy of it. We’ll also look at how the podcasting landscape is shifting, including video, social clips, AI tools, newsletters, community building, and the continuing challenge of discoverability. If you host a podcast, want to start one, guest on podcasts, or simply enjoy hearing how independent creators keep their shows moving, this conversation is for you.   #Podcasting #PodcastRoundtable #Podcasters #PodcastTips #PodcastLife #PodcastCommunity #IndiePodcasting #ContentCreation #CreatorTalk #InterviewPodcast #PodcastGrowth #PodcastGuests #Storycomic #KurtSasso #JeffHaas Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

  4. Sep 10

    (Ep: 538) Mark Bell Returns With Mothman, Teen Ghost Hunters, and a Bus Full of Kids

    Mark Bell returns to Storycomic Presents to talk about his newest Kickstarter, S.P.I.R.I.T. #1–4: Mothman Needs Us! The campaign brings readers into the world of S.P.I.R.I.T., an all-ages supernatural comic about a group of teen girl paranormal investigators who use science to explore, question, and sometimes debunk the unexplained — until the unexplained starts talking back. With issue 4, Mark brings in Mothman, one of the most famous cryptids in American folklore. The campaign pitch promises an LGBTQ+ all-ages supernatural adventure where a group of teen girls help Mothman and a drag queen save a bus full of kids. That mix of cryptid weirdness, humor, action, and heart is exactly what makes Plague Doctor Press comics so much fun. We talk about why Mothman is such a perfect fit for S.P.I.R.I.T., how Mark balances spooky material with all-ages adventure, how queer characters and community fit naturally into the story, and what it takes to keep an indie comic series moving from issue to issue. If you like ghosts, cryptids, young investigators, found family, and indie comics with heart, this is a Kickstarter to watch. #MarkBell #PlagueDoctorPress #SPIRITComic #MothmanNeedsUs #Mothman #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #AllAgesComics #LGBTQComics #SupernaturalComics #CryptidComics #ParanormalComics #ComicCreator #Storycomic #ComicsInterview The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

  5. Sep 3

    (Ep: 537) If Superman’s Creators Could Be Treated This Way, Anyone Could

    On this episode of Storycomic Presents, I’m joined by bestselling author and former attorney William Bernhardt to talk about his book The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon. Most people think they know the story of Superman. William Bernhardt argues that they don’t. Behind the world’s first superhero is a decades-long fight by co-creator Jerry Siegel to reclaim credit, dignity, and justice after corporations made billions from the character he helped create. Drawing on newly uncovered legal documents and interviews with people who had never spoken publicly before, Bernhardt explores how Superman became what some call the “original sin” of the comic book industry. This is more than a behind-the-scenes comic book story. It is an American history about creativity versus commerce, power versus persistence, and what happens when artists lose control of the work that defines them. We talk about who Jerry Siegel really was, how much of him lives inside Clark Kent, the role of Joanne Siegel, the legal battle over Superman, and why “truth, justice, and the American way” becomes especially complicated when you look at how Superman’s own creators were treated. With new Superman and Supergirl films bringing fresh attention to the icon, this conversation could not be better timed. #WilliamBernhardt #TheSupermanWars #Superman #JerrySiegel #JoeShuster #ComicBookHistory #ComicsHistory #SupermanHistory #CreatorRights #TruthJustice #AmericanIcon #DCComicsHistory #AuthorInterview #Storycomic #ComicBooks The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

  6. Sep 3

    (Ep: 536) Two Siblings, One Temporary Home, and the Fear of Belonging

    On this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author N. West Moss to talk about her middle-grade debut, Birdy, on sale February 17, 2026. Birdy follows eleven-year-old Birdy and her younger brother, Mouse, after the death of their mother. The two siblings have always been a team: Birdy is realistic and protective, while Mouse is trusting and hopeful. But after their mother dies of cancer, they are forced to leave the city and move to the country with relatives they’ve never met. Their new home with Aunt Mitzie and Uncle Shadow is messy, warm, chaotic, and unfamiliar. There is food in the kitchen, room to play outside, and adults who seem to care. Mouse begins to feel at home. Birdy, however, can’t let herself trust it — because their social worker has promised to find them a permanent placement by the next school year. We talk about writing grief for young readers, the bond between siblings, the fear of trusting adults after loss, and how family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places. This is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, belonging, and what happens when a guarded child starts to hope. #NWestMoss #Birdy #MiddleGradeBooks #KidsLit #ChildrensBooks #ComingOfAgeNovel #SiblingStories #FoundFamily #GriefInKidLit #BooklistStarredReview #FosterCareStories #FamilyStories #AuthorInterview #WeMakeChildrensBooks #Storycomic The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

  7. Aug 27

    (Ep: 535) The Comic That Turns Epic Poetry Into Kid-Friendly Adventure

    On this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Alexis “Lex” Fajardo, Eisner Award-winning cartoonist and creator of Kid Beowulf, to talk about his newest Kickstarter: The Kid Beowulf Odyssey Annual. The campaign features a 44-page, full-color comic book collecting three new stories from Kid Beowulf Odyssey. It follows twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they enter a new adventure where they must survive a land of myths and monsters. If you’re new to the series, Kid Beowulf is a middle-grade graphic novel adventure inspired by epic poetry and world mythology. It reimagines Beowulf and Grendel as 12-year-old twin brothers traveling across distant lands, meeting legendary heroes, and stumbling into danger everywhere they go. Lex has described the series as a gateway into older stories like Beowulf, Gilgamesh, and The Ramayana, using comics to point readers back toward the source material. We talk about creating annual-style comics, building a mythic universe, writing for middle-grade readers, crowdfunding, and why monsters are often the best way into timeless stories.   The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

  8. Aug 27

    (Ep: 534) The Game Designer Preserving Historic Tabletop Games

    #DavidMcCord #NewVentureGames #TabletopGames #BoardGames #GameDesign #StrategyGames #HistoricGames #ClassicGames #SoloGames #PrintAndPlay #PegGames #GameDesigner #IndieGames #TabletopCommunity #Storycomic On this episode, I’m joined by David McCord, the game designer, artist, collector, and founder of NewVenture Games. NewVenture Games is dedicated to preserving classic games from history while also creating new tabletop experiences. David’s catalog includes traditional strategy games, Peg Pastimes, solo games, print-and-play games, and original tabletop designs. His work brings together art, game mechanics, history, manufacturing, and the simple joy of sitting down to play. We talk about how David became interested in tabletop games, what makes historic games worth preserving, and why simple rules can still create deep strategy. We also get into the creative process behind designing a game: choosing components, building boards, testing rules, creating artwork, and figuring out whether a game is fun enough to keep coming back to. If you love board games, strategy games, classic games, game history, or the maker side of tabletop design, this is a great conversation. We also talk about why tabletop games continue to matter — not just as entertainment, but as a way to think, connect, compete, learn, and spend meaningful time away from screens. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devline, Benjamin Hunting, Samantha Kolber, Frank Walk, Mark Bell, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/ https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/ https://www.pigmacast.com/ https://plaguedoctorpress.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

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