Nate Powell | Diana

From his early days self-publishing comics in Arkansas to becoming one of the most acclaimed cartoonists working today, Nate Powell has built a remarkable career telling deeply personal stories with emotional power and visual intensity. The National Book Award-winning artist of the March trilogy, created with John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, and the creator of Swallow Me Whole, Save It for Later, and Fall Through, joins the Bandits to reflect on his journey through #comics and discuss his latest graphic novel, Diana. Set in 1992, the book follows Diana Bogue, a larger-than-life runaway who dominates the punk scene in her small Arkansas town, but whose world begins to unravel when her long-distance pen pal mysteriously disappears. Blending punk rock, occult influences, friendship, and time-bending fantasy, Diana is both a standalone story and the final piece of an interconnected trilogy with Come Again and Fall Through. Nate talks about drawing on his own experiences in the Arkansas punk scene, creating such a vivid and complicated character, and bringing a decade-long storytelling journey to its conclusion. You can follow Nate on his site, seemybrotherdance.org, on Instagram @seemybrotherdance, and on Bluesky @natepowell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An isolated mining town, a deadly winter storm, and something terrifying lurking in the mountains—welcome to Yellow Moon. Writer and creator Clayton Rozman joins the Bandits to talk about his journey into independent comics and his new 80-page Western horror graphic novel, now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Set in 1850s Colorado, Yellow Moon follows hunter Henry Tremblay and his loyal dog, Spango, as they arrive at the remote mining outpost of Carpenter Falls to find its residents dead and the town seemingly abandoned. Trapped by a blizzard, they soon face an ancient adversary in a fight for survival. Clayton discusses the inspiration behind this atmospheric blend of Western adventure and creature-feature horror, his collaboration with artist Bruno Letizia, and the creative process of bringing an original graphic novel to life.   Back Yellow Moon on Kickstarter by November 19: kck.st/4zN2RRm. You can follow Clayton on his site, claytonrozman.com, or on Instagram @claytonr_comics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From supernatural crime stories to offbeat fantasy adventures, writer Eric Palicki has built a body of work filled with memorable outsiders, strange worlds, and genre-bending twists. Known for Black’s Myth and Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists, Eric joins the Bandits to discuss his career and two exciting new projects. First up is Corduroy Road, his new AHOY Comics series with artist Chris Peterson, which follows Chicago private investigator Paul Corduroy—a monster hunter who would much rather be solving ordinary mysteries, if only the city's supernatural underworld would leave him alone. We also dive into Dragonproof, an original graphic novel illustrated by Giulia Lalli and colored by Gab Contreras, about a directionless young woman who discovers a wounded dragon and gets pulled into a secret government operation targeting mythical creatures. Eric talks about building compelling worlds, writing outsiders who find their purpose, and blending mystery, horror, fantasy, humor, and heart into stories that keep readers guessing. Go back Dragonproof now on Kickstarter: kck.st/4e2PBzt! You can follow Eric on all the socials @ericpalicki. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From his early days as an editor at DC’s acclaimed Vertigo imprint to his award-winning work as a writer, Pornsak Pichetshote has built a career around telling bold, unexpected stories. After helping shape books like Daytripper and Sweet Tooth, Pornsak made his mark as a writer with projects including Infidel, The Good Asian, and Dead Boy Detectives, and most recently took on a fresh interpretation of a classic DC hero with Absolute Green Arrow. On this episode, he joins the Bandits to discuss his creative journey and his new five-issue series, Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman, a follow-up to the hit horror series. Working with artist Alberto Ponticelli and colorist Jordie Bellaire, Pornsak picks up two years after the original story, following Laura and her fellow survivors as the legacy of the golden mask pulls them back into the deadly world of the 13 Families. We talk about expanding the Exquisite Corpses mythology, exploring what happens to the Final Girl after she survives, and blending horror, character drama, and the dark secrets behind the game. You can follow Pornsak on Instagram @real_psak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just in time for Halloween, the Bandits sit down with comics creators Dan Brereton and Cullen Bunn to explore the dark, strange, and endlessly inventive world of horror comics. From Brereton’s richly painted monsters and cult-favorite Nocturnals to Bunn’s chilling blends of supernatural menace, dark fantasy, and visceral scares, the conversation digs into what makes horror work on the page, how artists and writers build atmosphere and suspense, and why a well-timed shock is only part of a great horror story. Dan and Cullen share their inspirations, discuss the unique ways comics can unsettle readers, and explore how these stories can mix terror with humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. It’s a celebration of the genre’s many flavors—and the perfect conversation for the spookiest time of year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Hawaiian Dick and The Leading Man to his latest creator-owned projects, B. Clay Moore has built a career on sharp genre storytelling, memorable characters, and high-concept premises. On this episode, Clay joins the Bandits to reflect on his journey through comics and discuss his current work with Ignition Press, including Bloodland, his political horror series with artist Mack Chater, which imagines an America sliding into authoritarianism with a cabal of vampires pulling the strings, and Dispatched, a high-octane thriller with artist Daniel Gete about an ex-black-ops agent forced to fight his way through a terrorist siege using his survival skills and whatever happens to be inside a van full of delivery packages. Clay talks about the creative partnerships behind both books, the real-world ideas that inspire his stories, and what continues to drive him as a writer in the ever-changing world of independent comics. Dispatched #4 comes out today, so go get it! You can follow Clay on Instagram @bclaymoore or his Substack, bclaymoore.substack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What starts as a love of comics can turn into a whole community, and Chad Farley has helped build exactly that with Collectors Confessions. On this episode, Chad joins the Bandits to talk about the origins and growth of the YouTube channel he co-hosts with Brian VanNostrand, their shared passion for comics and collecting, and how the show evolved from an audio podcast into a destination for creator interviews, comic shop tours, convention coverage, and weekly haul streams. Chad also reflects on the changing comics retail landscape, the importance of local shops and fan communities, and what he’s learned from interviewing creators and connecting with collectors across the hobby. You can find the show at youtube.com/@Collectorsconfessions and follow them on all the socials @collectorsconfessions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the superhero-infused immigration story Home to acclaimed graphic novels like Frontera, Sí, Se Puede, and This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story, Julio Anta has built a career around stories that explore identity, culture, history, and what it means to belong in America. On this episode, Julio joins the Bandits to discuss his path into comics, the personal experiences that shape his work, and the challenge of tackling serious social and political themes while still telling compelling, accessible stories. Along the way, he reflects on writing for both younger readers and adults, collaborating with artists across different projects, and why comics remain such a powerful medium for telling stories about communities and perspectives that haven’t always been centered in mainstream publishing. You can follow him on his site, julioanta.com, or on Instagram @julioanta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every great horror saga needs a fitting final chapter, and Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones are bringing theirs to a close with Dracula: Book IV – The Undead. On this episode, the returning guests join the Bandits to discuss the conclusion of their acclaimed Dracula series, the mythology they’ve built together, and the creative chemistry that has carried the project across four books. Matt and Kelley also reflect on how their interpretation of Dracula has evolved, the visual and thematic choices that define this last installment, and what it means to finally bring such an ambitious passion project to its end. You can back Dracula: Book IV – The Undead on Kickstarter here: kck.st/4zc3NOQ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wolverine heads to Miami, and returning guest Dan Panosian is driving the bus. On this episode, Dan joins the Bandits to discuss Wolverine: Paradise, his new Marvel series that lets him both write and draw Logan as he steps away from the X-Men and into a world of crime, heat, danger, and unexpected alliances. Dan talks about what attracted him to this chapter of Wolverine’s life, why Miami was the perfect setting, the role Dazzler plays in the story, and how handling both script and art changes the way he approaches pacing and character. Along the way, he reflects on his long career in #comics, the challenge of finding something fresh in an icon as enduring as Wolverine, and what he hopes readers discover about Logan beneath the claws and attitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.