Word Balloon Comics Podcast

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Terrificon Tim Seely Spotlight Aug 12, 2026

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I sit down with one of my oldest friends in comics. Tim has a new mini series from Dark Horse, The Big Shakedown, with Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish. We also look at his career and talk GI Joe Money Shot, He-Man, Godzilla, Turning Dick Grayson into a Super-Spy, The Revival Comic and TV show (Syfy) and X-Force.

House Of X Claremont Simonson Nicieza Aug 11, 2026

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At Terrificon, three legendary X-Men writers Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, and Fabian Nicieza came together for a wide-ranging conversation about the history, evolution, and controversies surrounding Marvel’s mutantsaWhat do they tink of the recent eras? John Byrne's new 3 volume story, and more.

Diedrich Bader Terrificon Playing Batman Two Face and more Aug 08, 2026

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From Terrificon Bader talks about hs Batman roles In The Brave and Bold and Batman Caped Crusader. We go deep with hilarious stories about The Drew Carey show, Napoleon Dynamite Office Space, The Beverly Hilbilies and more.

The Bill Sienkiewicz Doc with Sal Abbinanti Aug 07, 2026

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Producer Sal Abbinanti discusses his film about legendary comic artist, and friend of the show Bill Sienkiewicz. Sal also reps Alex Ross and we compare Sal's previous film, The Legend Of Kingdom Come

Caped Crusader Talk With Ed Brubaker Aug 06, 2026

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Batman The Brave and Bold Tucker and Jelenic Aug 06, 2026

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From 2010 a great chat with Brave and Bold Producers James Tucker and Michael Jelenic
This weekend at Terrificon, I'll have a chat with the star of Batman: The Brave And Bold Dedrich Bader

Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk Minor Threats and The Big Shakedown Aug 04, 2026

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trek watch and spider-man reviews Aug 03, 2026

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Alex Ross: Marvel in Another Dimension Pt 2 Aug 02, 2026

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In part 2 we discuss Steve Darnall’s new prose novelization of Alex and Kurt Busiek’s landmark series Marvels, along with Jack Kirby and the Fantastic Four, Superman, superhero movies, public-domain characters, artificial intelligence, and the changing relationship between comics and Hollywood.As always with Alex, the conversation is thoughtful, candid, passionate, and filled with the kind of artistic insight that only he can provide.

Alex Ross: Marvel in Another Dimension Pt 1 Jul 31, 2026

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In this special two-part conversation, Alex joins me to discuss his brand-new graphic novel, Marvel Dimensions, written and fully illustrated by Alex for Marvel and Abrams ComicArts. It’s his second book in the Marvel Arts line, following Fantastic Four: Full Circle, and it arrives September 1st.
The story begins as a sweeping journey through the classic origins of the Marvel Universe. Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, and many more appear in dramatic painted sequences that deliberately echo their earliest adventures. A mysterious narrator guides us through these familiar moments. But gradually, the voice behind the story, and its reasons for telling it, become much less familiar.
From there, the book turns darker and more unpredictable. Familiar stories begin changing, characters behave in unexpected ways, and the consequences spread across the Marvel Universe. Alex uses those classic characters and origins as the foundation for a much larger mystery, including new character concepts and a final act designed to make readers reconsider everything they have just seen. The hardcover also includes a separate 32-page comic that is pivotal to the overall story.

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