Let's Talk Comics
Let's Talk Comics
Podcast Description
Comic creator interviews beamed directly into your ears. Learn the ins and out of the comics industry from those trying to break in, are already in, and have been in the business for a while. Host Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image Comics) has over 15 years of experience in the business and is your guide on this journey of inspiration, reflection and motivation for one of the greatest American art forms in history, comic books.
Let's Talk Comics logo designed by Adam Barnhardt
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The podcast focuses on a wide range of topics within the comic industry including creator journeys, storytelling techniques, and industry trends. Episodes feature discussions around personal projects like Monkey Meat, Monstress, and Radiant Black, along with themes of trauma, identity, resilience, and the intricacies of breaking into the comics business.
Comic creator interviews beamed directly into your ears. Learn the ins and out of the comics industry from those trying to break in, are already in, and have been in the business for a while. Host Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image Comics) has over 15 years of experience in the business and is your guide on this journey of inspiration, reflection and motivation for one of the greatest American art forms in history, comic books.
Let’s Talk Comics logo designed by Adam Barnhardt
In this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, Jim Viscardi sits down with Eisner-winning artist and writer Michael Walsh to dive into his ever-evolving career and the creator-owned magic he’s making at Image Comics. From the genre-defining horror anthology The Silver Coin to the blood-soaked thrill ride that is Exquisite Corpses, Walsh has emerged as one of comics’ most versatile and visionary storytellers.
We go deep on:
How The Silver Coin was built to showcase an artist-led shared universe
Why creator-owned work changed his approach to storytelling—and his career
The design-driven process behind Exquisite Corpses and its killer lineup
His collaborative process with James Tynion IV and building comics like a writer’s room
Lessons learned from both indie and work-for-hire comics
And what’s next on the horizon
Whether you’re a fan of horror comics, a creator trying to find your voice, or just love hearing how great books get made, this one’s for you.
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