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At NYCC some of the press releases were pretty intense, and I heard about AHOY Comics whom I've talked about in the past with Mark Russell's Forgotten Divine which at that time was their first Kickstarter ever now releasing a slew of books into leading into 2027 and the first is our guest today Eric Palicki as we talked about Dragon Proof live right now on Kickstarter. A tale of a young woman who wandering in the forest comes face to face with a wounded Dragon. The story builds as mythical creatures like this Dragon are being used by the Military as weapons of mass destruction and its up to Ashleigh Cole help these creatures. The feeling, empathy, and action in this Urban Fantasy. Dragon Proof is live on Kickstarter now Next up releasing in 2027 Eric's second book Corduroy Road also releasing under the Ahoy Selects imprint as Paul Corduroy is a private detective that just wants to solve mysteries. Only he was given a sword from the Gods which has the only purpose to kill demons. Corduroy Road releases on January 7thDragon ProofWritten by Eric PalickiArtwork by Giulia LalliCorduroy RoadWritten by Eric PalickiArtwork by Christopher Peterson

Today is a special episode as I get to chop it up and talk comics with the Founder of Comics are Dope BJ Kicks. We go through his beginnings as a Youtube creator and the understanding of how comics became his passion. BJ and I discuss what Comics have meant to us in the past years with the influx of popularity after the success of Absolute Batman. We even speak on comics that we didn't even know we liked just by going down the Rabbit Hole of comics and what they've meant to us. Definitely if you haven't already check out Comics are Dope and the Comics are Dope Podcast on YouTube.

Today I talk with Eisner Nominated Writer Stephanie Williams and the CEO of Studio Skye-Tiger Ray Anthony Height to speak on the highly anticipated Pirate Epic of the High Seas for Archie Comics: Vengeance Unchained-The Legend of Black Caesar. Black Caesar also known as Musa historically was a West African King and Pirate with the stature of a modern day giant at a massive 7 feet in height who scoured the globe in the early 1700's. In this story, Musa with his exceptional size, charisma, and strategic brilliance that have made him legendary among West African kingdoms; they’ve also made him a target for those who want to enslave him. After the capture of his love, the Princess Adanna, Musa must not only fight for her safe return but for his freedom as well. Stephanie tells us of her love for history and bringing a story of the African Diaspora to Life. Ray-Anthony always grew up loving Sinbad and Clash of the Titans which brought stories similar to like this to life. FOC is November 9th and the book is released in Comic shops December 2nd.Written by Stephanie WilliamsArtwork by Ray Anthony Height and Studio Skye Tiger

National Distribution in Indie Comics is a huge deal. Over the course of 2026 D.P. Brown, Grant Lankard, and Marvin Wynn also known as the collective Comicsburgh expanded their titles of The Edge, Beowulf, and Theme of Thieves to wide distribution in a new deal with IPG (Independent Publishers Group) in order to bring their Trade Paperback Graphic Novels live to the Direct Market. To build upon that, just last month in October they announce further distribution now of single issued comics with Philbo Distribution and Indie Comic Alliance now building a relationship with local comic shop. Diversity between themselves and the stories they tell have been manufactured in what they do. They are expanding in building up future comic professionals with workshops in educating from how to build a comic storyline as well as the hustles of entrepreneurship in colleges and universities as well as community organizations.Comicsburgh TPB are available now on Comicsburgh.com

Todays Episode we get spooky for Halloween week as we bring back Greg Anderson Elysee' as we are introduced to a woman who isn't taking no mess from some Classic Horror Villains in Keisha & Ghouls Live on Kickstarter. Keisha Spencer is created by the hive mind of David Brame and Mr Elysee' as a celebration of Black Woman in speculative Horror in a collective of satirical skits. She shares the panels with classic Horror monsters like Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, Blacula, and her own doppelganger (i.e. Jordan Peele's US). Lastly, Greg shares that he will join an all star lineup of writers for the 50th Anniversary comic of Black Lightning for DC Comics.Written by Greg Anderson Elysee'Artwork by David Brame

Today I speak with Luis Godoy, as he brings us the second issue to his supernatural mystery into the afterlife with This Eternal Coil. Abraham is dealing with the death of his wife and while being accompanied by his daughter Elena. Through grief, they are both experiencing their torment separately without realizing that they need each other. Abraham and his spirit guide (Dog) Slater who is obsessed with the 90's are up against an Aztec God who is very scorned and imperfect. Traveling through Mictlan, Abraham and Elena journey different paths trying to find each other.Written by Luis GodoyArtwork by Julio SuarezLettering by Micah MyersEdited by Ian Modrick

Live from the Press Room (where it was a little loud on the mics as a panel was just behind us) @NYCC I get a chance to speak with Tiffany Babb. Creator of the Comics Courier and the now monthly zine Comics Staple molded with a slew of journalists and Comic creators filled with reviews and upcoming books. We talk about the beginning of the year as Tiffany was named an Eisner Award Judge we asked what responsibilities did that weigh about who she is in this medium. Also, how her dedication to comics journalism has impacted the next generation of journalists in comics and does independent media influence Comics Marketing. Finally, what questions does she wish interviewers like myself ask more often.Comics Courier Issue 5 Kickstarter launches in NovemberComics staple season 2 drops early 2027

I finally get a chance to sit down with Joseph Illidge to speak on the year of culmination at New York Comic Con that started with the History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident's beacon to Milestone Fans and many consumers of Black Creative Led comics the importance of the FOC (Final Order Cutoff) process. I also ask Joe, "What was the most difficult professional decision he had to make this year". Also, in holding up to Milestone Comics foundation and the influence its gained on the community; theres still unfinished business in the mission for longevity and financial stability in Comics.Prerecorded from New York Comic Con 2026

The Road to NYCC begins as I talk with Julio Anta & Jacoby Salcedo about their Kaiju Thriller No Gods No Masters for Boom Studios. Felipe, Malik, and Jeannie treat the worst day ever as a beginning of their friendship. Felipe who is new to NYC immigrated from Venezuela after a Kaiju attack that displaced his family and killed his Father. This fateful day take a turn from worse to catastrophic as now a Kaiju attack has hit New York City and with the help of his 2 new friends he has to find his mother lost in the city's subway.Written by Julio AntaArtwork by Jacoby SalcedoColors by Francesco SegalaLetters by Becca Carey

Today I bring back Troy-Jeffrey Allen, because I know when he has a project he will pull something from directly from the culture and have my head spinning. Whether its been tackling Public Enemy, ODB, MF Doom, and even Josephine Baker, Troy takes signature obscure characters in Music and Black Culture and delivers an amazing homage. Deltron Eternal is a tribute to the Supergroup of Deltron 3030 consisting of (Del the Funky Homosapien, Dan the Automater, and Kid Koala). The story blends their lyrics of Sci-Fi and Consciousness into a vivid journey seen to define backpack rap and the Alternative Aesthetic of Hip Hop in the early 2000's.Written by Troy-Jeffrey AllenIllustrated by Ben PerkinsLettered by James Easterly