Subterranean Dispatch Jon B. Cooke
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A lively interview show about the history of underground and alternative comix, as well as modern material in the same vein, hosted by five-time Eisner award-winning editor, Jon B. Cooke, writer of The Book of Weirdo.
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The Story of David Coulson and the Silent N
We visit David Coulson in his Pittsburgh digs to converse about his wildly varied, eclectic, and fascinatin' career from being a teen wanting to break into the underground, adventures in the cartoonist world of Punk-era New York—where he even interned at Neal Adams' studio—work at Topps bubble gum cards, exquisite lettering/logo jobs at the Village Voice, and so much more, including current Highlights work!
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Wayno's World: Bizarro, Punk, and Otherwise!
Pittsburgh cartoonist, illustrator, and musician Wayno shares about the early years of mini-comics, his alternative comix experience, and current success as writer/artist on the syndicated comic panel Bizarro!
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John Holmstrom and the Age of Punk
From his School of Visual Arts days being mentored by Will Eisner and Harvey Kurtzman to emergence as the quintessential Ramones artist to co-founding Punk magazine and so much more, John shares a frank and revealing look at his life as an ambitious artist in New York City.
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Bill Griffith: In the Business of Having Fun
In conversation with the great underground comix creator about his early success with his and Jay Kinney's rated-X Young Romance comics parody, evolution of his (ahem) unconventional syndicated comic strip character, Zippy the Pinhead (with mention of the Coneheads rip-off), and his recent achievements in the graphic novel realm. Plus there's focus on his fascination and reverence for the work of Ernie Bushmiller, whose much disparaged Nancy is, Griffy tell us, one of the greatest comic strips of them all. Yes, despite his insane work schedule of the present day, Bill is having fun...
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The Drawing Power of Diane Noomin
Conversing with the creator of DiDi Glitz about her forthcoming new comix anthology, Drawing Power: Women's Stories of Sexual Violence, Harassment, and Survival, featuring the work of 60 women cartoonists sharing tales of abuse. Plus we examine Diane's work and what DiDi means to her, as well as her achievements as editor of Lemme Outa Here and Twisted Sisters, each a ground-breaking anthology.
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A King in New York City: J.D. King's Comix Years
J.D. King was one of the punk-era cartoonist contingent who briefly ruled the New York City alternative comix world in the early 1980s, joining Peter Bagge, John Holmstrom, Kaz, and ohers, including the SVA crew of Drew Friedman, Mark Newgarden, Paul Jarasik, etc. Here he shares on his collaboration with novelist Alice Sebold, time as editor of the comics anthology Twist and, of course, work on Weirdo magazine, plus lots of discussion on his careers as musician and illustrator and (now) fiction writer!
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Jon b. Cooke is the king
I wish everyone could understand how important the contributions of Jon are! He has exhaustively interviewed artists and creators of all comics mediums! He is a firecracker of wild energy and love of the form! Viva JON B. COOKE!