NEW COMIC BOOK DAY 4/22/26 | SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN #1, CORPSE KNIGHT #1, VAMPIRELLA #1 YouTube video by Comics Are Dope

It's a heavy week for new series debuts, and we're FINALLY getting the second printing of The Dakota Incident! All on this week's Pull List. youtu.be/jIWeP5ucPTo?...

DAVID AVALLONE on Writing For DC, Dynamite, And Bat Wheels YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

One of my favorite conversations recently was with @davallone.bsky.social! Here, we chat about bringing professionalism to the craft of writing, how comics helped his career in media, and GIANT SIZE SAVAGE TALES! youtu.be/UWbJLkEMoU0?...

top L to bottom R: -ENTER THE BLUE, Z2 Comics, made entirely by me -MILES DAVIS & THE SEARCH FOR THE SOUND, Z2 Comics, made entirely by me -SPECTRUM, Mad Cave Studios, written by Rick Quinn, art/letters by me -CHASIN' THE BIRD, Z2 Comics, made entirely by me apart from the colors in the first half of the book which are by Peter Markowski -THOMPSON HELLER , Source Point Press, pencils/inks by me, written by Milton Lawson, colors by Fabian Cobos, Letters by Damon Kane -INSTRUMENTAL, Z2 Comics, made entirely by me -CANOPUS, Scout Comics, made entirely by me -PLAGUE HOUSE, Oni Press, written by Michael Conrad, art/letters by me -TYRANNY OF THE MUSE, self-published, written by Eddie Wright, art/letters by me -IS TED OK issues 1, 2, and reprint of issue 1, Mad Cave Studios, made entirely by me. Missing: HIGH STRANGENESS issue 1, written by Chris Condon and Daniel Noah, art by me, letters by Becca Carey (I couldn't find my copies of it!!! ugh)

For #portfolioday, I thought it'd be fun to collect (almost) all of the comics/graphic novels I've had published in the last decade, both alone and in collab with others. I get hung up on "what is the art?" and I always land on the final printed book, the pages collected in sequence, the object.

Dude. I appreciate it! I’m trying. I don’t bring years of comic knowledge to this. I feel the interviews are the only way to extract value that I can leave behind for the next person.

thank you!! That's one of my favorite interviews to date

NEW COMIC BOOK DAY 4/15/26 | ABSOLUTE BATMAN #19, FIREBORN #1, THE HAB #1, X-MEN UNITED #2 YouTube video by Comics Are Dope

After revealing the Absolute Court of Owls, Snyder & Dragotta bring us Absolute Scarecrow! Curt Pires expands the world of Lost Fantasy, and Ice Cream Man returns! All on this week's Pull List. youtu.be/ztn0TssYWZc

BEN 10 is BACK! Joe Casey & Steven T. Seagle talk New Comic Series YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

New Interview! I recently got to rap with Joe Casey and Steven T. Seagle on the return of BEN 10! Issue 1 drops 5/6/26, so get your pre-orders in now! youtu.be/MMvjolIKpTk

Just a few hours left to save 50% on nearly 2 dozen Superman titles at PanelBound Comics! Shop sale items here: comicsaredope.com/supersale

FRED VAN LENTE Talks The Future Is *****, Comics History and PETER CANNON: THUNDERBOLT! YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

Somehow, I didn't realize this never saw the light of day. So from the archives, check out this great conversation with @fredvanlente.bsky.social! We talk The Future Is ******, Comics History & Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt! You can pre-order the Peter Cannon TPB at your LCS now! youtu.be/OvQQjOCMCeE

GlobalComix interviews BJ Kicks from @comicsaredope YouTube video by GlobalComix

Back in February, I sat with @globalcomix.com for an interview about my journey as a comic fan turned content creator. We talk elevating Black voices, what current series I'm digging, and a lot more. Check in for indie recommendations as well!

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Thinking of inking?

DAVID F. WALKER Talks Creative Process, Black Film & The Monster of Blackenstyne YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

David F. Walker talks his love for Blaxploitation era films, highlighting humanity through character work, and why writing for the Big Two is akin to sharecropping. Check it out: youtu.be/FzST6Z7yfS0?...

NEW COMIC BOOK DAY 4/1/26 | DAREDEVIL #1, BIZARRO YEAR NONE, SPEED RACER #7, BATMAN #8 YouTube video by Comics Are Dope

It's New Comic Book Day! Need help picking something new to read? youtu.be/Zp11mIA-JY0

absolutely! I'll e-mail you

JIMMY GASPERO on Podcasting and Writing His First Graphic Novel! | Penny and the Yeti YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

Decided to go off-cadence with this one, so you have a chance to pre-order ahead of today's FOC! My latest interview with @jimmygaspero.bsky.social about his debut graphic novel, Penny and the Yeti! youtu.be/oP3zaSN84KY

Thanks! I got mine on Amazon. amzn.to/4bXari1

This one made the Top of the Pile this week, for good reason. Check out Is Ted Ok? from Mad Cave and @davechisholmcomics.com

Recent Pickups and a VERY SPECIAL Unboxing! | Comics, T-Shirts & More! YouTube video by Comics Are Dope

Haven’t done a good old fashioned haul in a MINUTE. Plus, this one has a really special ending. Check it out: youtu.be/C5cOpT2sIG8?...

Who Should Be Cast in STATIC SHOCK: THE MOVIE?? | Nikolas Draper-Ivey Explains YouTube video by Comics Are Dope

Nikolas Draper-Ivey breaks down his dream Cast and Crew for a Live-Action STATIC film: youtu.be/t_AIsSefMbA?...

A Texas school district has banned HOW LONG TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH, along with over 1500 other books. Mine was kicked bc it's labeled for adults, which is true. But so are every one of my books, which are available in most schools.

That's the only one with "Black" in the title, tho.

Hit ya wit no delayin, so whatchu sayin, yo?

I'm so grateful to @josephpillidge.bsky.social, @stephwilliams.bsky.social, @moellennial.bsky.social and @nikolasdraperivey.bsky.social for being so gracious with their time and for their support of my channel over the years. This project was really fun to put together.

Just like that, The Dakota Incident: Decoded is complete! Missed an interview? Check them ALL out at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

NIKOLAS DRAPER-IVEY Gets REAL on THE DAKOTA INCIDENT, STATIC Movie Casting & More! YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

Time for the final installment of The Dakota Incident: Decoded. @nikdraperivey.bsky.social talks working with Edwin Galmon, THAT scene outside the coffee shop, why we don't have more Static comics, and what he's looking forward to next. youtu.be/wuRIvKstqc8

I was legit gonna say “I wonder why people don’t have this same energy when the replacement character is Black?” But I didn’t need that nonsense in my comment section today 🤣🤣

MORGAN HAMPTON on THE DAKOTA INCIDENT Second Printing, Growing Up Milestone & Dream Projects YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

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@bjkicks.bsky.social I see you hitting your groove with these interviews. Asking what we want to know but in a way that your guests can actually answer 🫡🫡

RAY-ANTHONY HEIGHT on Building a Studio, Denys Cowan mentorship & Midnight Tiger YouTube video by Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

Got a bonus interview for you today! @raheight.bsky.social stopped by to celebrate the launch of the brand new Studio Skye-Tiger website! We talk origins, being mentored by @denyscowan.bsky.social, and pouring into the next generation of comics pros. Check it out: youtu.be/-sPPP2B5tYQ

oh just wait til you hear Nik's interview next week lol

Dude. Seriously. Thank you so much for your support week after week.

My full interview with @bjkicks.bsky.social about the critically-acclaimed comic NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE: THE DAKOTA INCIDENT from @dc.com and Milestone!

THE 2ND PRINTING IS COMING!

PRE-ORDER IT AT YOUR COMIC BOOK SHOP!

THE DAKOTA INCIDENT 100K CHALLENGE CONTINUES!
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