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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That Pokémon Podcast is your new favorite stop for all things Pokémon. Whether you're a parent trying to decode what your kid means when they say "shiny hunting," a 90s kid with intense memories of choosing Charmander in Pokémon Red, or someone deep in the world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, Pokémon main line games, or even Pokémon Unite. This is the realest and most accessible Pokémon podcast on the internet. We break down the latest Pokémon news, TCG drops, mobile game even ...
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Kieron Gillen Talks Collaboration, DIE, The Power Fantasy, and Creator-Owned Freedom
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Kieron Gillen makes his long-awaited debut on Let’s Talk Comics and we go all in. We cover everything from breaking into the industry with Phonogram to redefining pop mythology in The Wicked + The Divine, to the return of DIE and the unexpected turns of The Power Fantasy. We also dig into his Image journey, what he carried over from his Marvel year…
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My Friend Malamar, Phantasmal Flames & Is Spearow A Cannibal?
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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the hypnotic chaos of Mega Malamar’s viral takeover, break down the details of the upcoming Phantasmal Flames TCG set (and what a smaller set really means for collectors), and preview the new Mega Venusaur and Kangaskhan cards. Plus, we weigh in on the new Pokemon immersive even…
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Frank Barbiere Talks His Image Comics Return With The Author Immortal
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Frank Barbiere first turned heads at Image Comics with Five Ghosts, and now he’s back with his most ambitious series yet, The Author Immortal. We dive into Frank’s path from breaking in at Image to making the jump into video games, how those experiences shaped his writing today, and why this new metafictional fantasy is the story he’s been building…
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Pokémon LEGO, Mega Evolutions, and Lucha Libre Surprises!
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Jim and Christian are back with a jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! From the latest unofficial reveals of the upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets (including a massive build) to Mega Evolutions crashing into Pokémon Unite, we cover all the latest news shaking up the Pokémon world. Plus! Hatsune Miku’s Pokémon concert, the debut of Mega Hawlucha in …
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Jason Fabok Talks Building the World of Rook: Exodus With Geoff Johns & Ghost Machine
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Jason Fabok joins the show to talk all things ROOK: EXODUS. You’ve seen his cinematic, larger-than-life art on Justice League and Batman: Three Jokers, but now, as part of Ghost Machine, he’s building something original and massive. We dig into his journey, his partnership with Geoff Johns, the worldbuilding and fan reaction to the first arc, and w…
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Mega Victreebel, Pokémon Secluded Springs, Pokémon GO Level 80 & More!
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Mega Victreebel is here and it’s one of the wildest Mega Evolutions yet. In this episode of That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian react to the creepy horror-style reveal trailer, debate if Pokémon should finally make a true horror game, and break down the hidden cameo of the Kalos ghost girl from Pokémon X & Y. We also cover all the big Pokémon n…
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Fort Knox Might Be Nothing But Charizard Cards In A Few Years
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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer break down all the wild announcements coming out of Pokémon Worlds 2025. To maybe only a few people's surprise, we got a new Charizard card (already destined to break wallets)! We dive into Pokémon Legends ZA’s four-player battle mode, Pokémon Champions' new role as…
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David Finch Talks the Making of Skinbreaker with Robert Kirkman
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Legendary comic book artist David Finch joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about his long-awaited new project with Robert Kirkman, Skinbreaker. We dig into how the project came together, what it’s like building a brand-new world from the ground up, and the challenges (and rewards) of working in an oversized format. David also shares stories from his e…
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James Tynion IV on 5 Years of The Department of Truth
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Fan favorite writer James Tynion IV joins the Let’s Talk Comics podcast to celebrate five years of The Department of Truth, his critically acclaimed Image Comics series with artist Martin Simmonds. We dig into James' origin story breaking into comics with Scott Snyder, to launching The Department of Truth in 2020 and so much more. James takes us be…
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McDonald’s Card Chaos, Palworld Copied Pokemon So Palland Copied Palworld & a Pokémon Sea Shanty?
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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the wild world of Pokémon news you didn’t know you needed. From McDonald’s Japan pulling a Happy Meal promo after scalpers trashed the food for the cards, to Mega Gengar’s game-changing TCG ability, to a Milwaukee Brewers rookie pulling a base set Charizard on camera, it’s a mix…
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Jacob Phillips Talks Zombies, Westerns & Everything Dead & Dying
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Artist Jacob Phillips (That Texas Blood, The Enfield Gang Massacre, Newburn) joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about his brand-new horror western, Everything Dead & Dying, co-created with writer Tate Brombal and coming this fall from Image Comics. We dig into Jacob’s unexpected path into comics, how early “just another illustration job” gigs turned i…
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New Gold Cards, Gooey Bits & Pokémon Soup
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We’re back with another jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! This week, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer talk about Megan's new Violet playthrough, shiny terra-raids, and the latest Pokémon TCG updates! How about those sleek new Mega Rare gold cards? We dive into the new Pokémon x Uniqlo fashion collab, why some Pokémon have …
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Mega Evolutions, Shonen Jump Collabs, and Pikachu Sherbet
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We’re back with episode 2 of That Pokémon Podcast, and this one’s packed. Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, are back from San Diego Comic-Con while Christian Hoffer held the fort down and kick things off with a deep dive into the Squirtle Squad plush chaos and the bizarrely edible vibes of Pikachu ice cream. We dig into the upcoming Shonen Jump x Pokémon…
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Everything Announced in the Latest Pokémon Presents (Plus a New Mobile Obsession)
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We’re back. Same crew, new name. Welcome to That Pokémon Podcast. Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer are back and they're kicking things off with a breakdown of the latest Pokémon Presents, including Pokémon Legends ZA, Mega Evolutions (hi, Mega Dragonite), and all the weird vibes of Pokémon France. We talk the return of Pokémon Conci…
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Si Spurrier Talks Sweaty Crimes, Strange Worlds, and The Voice Said Kill
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Writer Si Spurrier joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about his new Image series The Voice Said Kill, a gritty, surreal crime story set deep in the Louisiana bayou. We get into the challenges of switching back and forth from work-for-hire to creator-owned, what it takes to build a story that sticks with readers, and how the right artist can completely…
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David Marquez Talks Coming To Image Comics, The UnChosen & the Writer/Artist Paradox
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David Marquez joins Let’s Talk Comics to talk about The Unchosen, his first creator-owned book at Image Comics, and his debut as both writer and artist. We dig into the book’s post-apocalyptic setting, its personal and philosophical roots, and how years of working with writers at Marvel & DC helped prepare him for this next chapter. From wild actio…
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Maytal Zchut Talks Ghost Machine, Devour, Sisterhood & Making The Jump From TV
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, Maytal Zchut joins the show. Maytal is the writer of the powerful one-shot Devour and the upcoming miniseries Sisterhood from our friends over at Ghost Machine. Maytal opens up about her jump from television writing to comics, the deeply personal roots behind her stories, and what it’s like learning a new mediu…
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Chris Condon Talks News From The Fallout, Texas Crime & Zombies in Media
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Chris Condon joins the show to talk about his new Image Comics series News from the Fallout which is a black-and-white sci-fi horror epic set during a nuclear test gone wrong in 1960s Nevada. We dive deep into how the book evolved over a decade, why he wanted Jeffrey Alan Love on art, and what it means to build a comic that feels more like a surrea…
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Ryan Ottley Talks Battle Beast, Invincible, and What it Takes to Draw Beautiful Destruction in Comics
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In this episode, Ryan Ottley dives into the return of Battle Beast and what makes the character tick. Spoiler, it's mythic rage, tragic purpose, and a relentless hunger for meaning through combat. We talk about how the project came together, how it expands the Invincible universe into bold new genres, and why this might be Ottley’s most personal wo…
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Michael Walsh Talks Exquisite Corpses, The Silver Coin, and Building Worlds That Bite Back
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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 o…
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Aubrey Sitterson Talks Free Planet, Comics with a Purpose and Making Noise That Matters
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This week on Let's Talk Comics, writer Aubrey Sitterson joins the show to talk about his Image Comics debut, Free Planet (with artist Jed Dougherty). Free Planet isn’t just another space opera comic, it’s a story about freedom and the sacrifices it demands. Aubrey breaks down how the book came together, what drives its message, and why joy, anger, …
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Curt Pires Talks Lost Fantasy, Indigo Children & the Importance of Authenticity
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, we sit down with writer Curt Pires to dive deep into his unique storytelling approach and his latest projects. We explore the creative inspirations behind Olympia, a deeply personal and emotional story, and Indigo Children, a high-concept sci-fi thriller. Curt shares insights into his writing process, the impor…
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Robert Kirkman Talks Invincible, The Walking Dead, Being an Image Comics Partner & More!
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On this episode of Let's Talk Comics, we sit down with Image Comics partner, creator of Invincible, The Walking Dead and so much more, Robert Kirkman. This episode has it all because Robert has seen and done it all! We dive deep into the business of comics, talking about creator ownership, his creative process and how the industry has changed over …
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Sanford Greene Talks Bitter Root: The Next Movement, Teaching & More!
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On this episode of Let's Talk Comics, I sit down with Sanford Greene, co-creator and artist of Bitter Root. Sanford, David F. Walker and Chuck Brown are bringing the family back together in Bitter Root: The Next Movement and so I just had to talk to Sanford about returning to that world, what fans can expect and how he got to this point. We also fi…
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Matthew Rosenberg Talks We're Taking Everyone Down With Us and His Indie Roots
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On this episode of Let's Talk Comics, I chat with writer Matthew Rosenberg to dive deep into his indie comics roots, his love of comics and his journey to Image. From his early work with books like 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank through his DC & Marvel work, to arriving at Image, Matt's story is one for the ages. He talks about how his admiration for Imag…
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Deniz Camp Talks Assorted Crisis Events, Ultimates & Calling Your Shots
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On this episode of Let's Talk Comics, I’m sitting down with writer Deniz Camp, who’s been on an absolute tear lately—writing major books at Marvel and DC while also putting out some incredible creator-owned work including the upcoming Assorted Crisis Events. We talk about his breakout moment with 20th Century Men, the lessons he’s learned along the…
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A Real Bug Expert Talks Bug Wars with Jason Aaron!
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In this special bonus episode of Let's Talk Comics, we're bringing you a conversation that's as fascinating as it is unexpected! Jason Aaron (Bug Wars, Thor, Scalped) is back on the show but this time with entomologist Dr. Adrian Smith, an expert in insect behavior, to dive deep into the real-world inspirations behind Bug Wars. The two of them expl…
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Mahmud Asrar talks Bug Wars, Conan and Finding His Style
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In this episode of Let's Talk Comics, Mahmud Asrar joins the show on the eve of his new big Image Comics release, Bug Wars (with Jason Aaron). Mahmud was part of the creator class that came up through an online community called Digital Webbing before breaking out with his first published series , Dynamo 5, with Jay Ferber. From there he went on to …
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Juni Ba talks Monkey Meat, Boy Wonder and Being a Writer/Artist Creator
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Juni Ba of Monkey Meat fame joins the show this week for a very interesting chat about being fearless when telling stories. His distinctive artistic style only elevates the deep personal themes that shape Juni's storytelling. His approach to research, how it influences the aesthetics and themes in his work are only scratching the surface on what we…
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Marjorie Liu talks Monstress, Marvel Comics and Going To Law School
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Marjorie Liu is a creator I've admired for a very long time. This week she joins the show to talk about how she discovered comics through X-Men: The Animated Series and how her love of storytelling and reading led her to a career writing novels and eventually comics (all after graduating from law school). Her insight into her writing process, espec…
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Kyle Higgins talks Radiant Black, The Massive-Verse, DC, Marvel & More
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It's a MASSIVE sized episode this week and considering who my guest is, you're going to be in for a great time. Kyle Higgins has shaped some of the most beloved characters in comics and has created a whole slew of his very own. From breaking into the industry with DC and Marvel to creating his own universe with the Massive-Verse at Image Comics, Ky…
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Jason Aaron Talks Bug Wars, Scalped, Superheroes & More - Let's Talk Comics
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Jason Aaron has built a career that will stand the test of time in our world of comics. A master storyteller, Jason has redefined iconic characters across multiple superhero universes while creating acclaimed original works like Scalped and Southern Bastards. In this episode, we dive into his journey, from his early days breaking into the industry …
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Rick Remender talks The Seasons, His Image Comics Work & More - Let's Talk Comics
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Rick Remender has done it all when it comes to comics and has the catalog to prove it. A life long advocate of creator owned comics, Rick has spent countless years delivering fans memorable story after memorable story....and isn't stopping any time soon! January 2025 sees the release of his new book, The Seasons, with artist Paul Azaceta and we spe…
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After a 10 year hiatus, Let's Talk Comics is back to give fans and professionals alike an inside look into the comic book industry. These in depth conversations hosted by Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image Comics) will cover everything from new projects to origin stories and everything in between. Follow Let's Talk Comics on social m…
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