The Comixologist Podcast!

Mouse Guard creator David Petersen joins us to talk about the hit indie series, how he came to create a comic book in a non-standard format, his influences, and how the story came about.

Eric Powell, creator of The Goon, from Dark Horse, joins us for ;"It Came Out on Wednesday, presented by comiXology" episode 17, and tells us about the current monthly series; the history of The Goon; the Hellboy crossover; and some of his own comic influences.

Stefan Hutchinson, writer of Halloween: Nightdance from Devil's Due, joins us to talk about the new series that continues the original Halloween story; about his documentary, Halloween: 25 Years of Terror, and about his long efforts to bring Halloween to comics.

We are joined by Fred Chao, creator of Johnny Hiro from AdHouse Books for It Came Out on Wednesday Episode 15. Fred tells us about how Johnny Hiro came to be and about where the series is heading, and talks about what it is like making ends meet as an independent comic book creator making a living as a freelance designer in New York.

Antony Johnston, the creator of Wasteland from Oni Press, talks about his post-apocalyptic sci-fi tale and his collaboration with Chris Mitten; about Ben Templesmith's involvement as cover artist; and tells us about some of the many projects he's worked on in the past, including a number of Alan Moore adaptations.

Writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener, creators of the hit Atomic Robo from Red 5 are featured this week. Brian and Scott tell us about their collaboration and inspirations; Brian describes what it's transitioning from webcomics to print comic books; and Scott reveals that his career background is in aviation.

Dan Slott, one of four writers on the revamped _Amazing Spider-Man_ series, joins us to talk about his debut this week on Marvel's flagship title.

Jonathan Hickman, creator of Pax Romana from Image, talks about his background as a designer and how this influences his comic book creations; how he came to be associated with Image; and about several new series he has coming out.

Ben Towle, creator of Midnight Sun from SLG talks about this week's release of Midnight Sun. Originally published as a series which was interrupted mid-stream, Midnight Sun is being released in its entirety as a trade paperback, and Towle talks about how this came about; as well as discussing the historical basis for the story, and his own background as a comic arts educator.

David Hopkins and Brent Schoonover, creators of Astronaut Dad from Silent Devil, talk about their collaboration and work in the independent comic  book arena.

Exclusive interview with David Gallaher, writer of zuda.com's first competition winner, High Moon. David gives comixology the scoop on the competition and what it took to win; as well as telling us about the history of High Moon and his influences in writing the webcomic.

Mike Allred, creator of Madman, discusses the current Madman Atomic Comics series and the classic Madman trade paperback reprints, as well as the ever-anticpated Madman movie, Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller, and a plethora of his interests and influences.

Grendel creator Matt Wagner talks to comixology's David Steinberger about the 25th anniversary of his famous antihero, and the new series Behold the Devil featuring the return of Hunter Rose.

Featuring Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel, New Avengers: Illuminati, Red Sonja) and artist Ian Hosfeld in a conversation about The Circle, their new ongoing series beginning this week from Image. Brian discusses his experiences in the video game industry; his work with Brian Michael Bendis; and the influences that have shaped the writing of The Circle. Ian talks about his own video game experience and his background in illustration.

G. Willow Wilson talks about her graphic novel Cairo, shipping this week from Vertigo, about her experiences as a journalist in Egypt, and about the influences that have shaped her writings both in and out of comic books.

Troy Little, creator of the independent comic Chiaroscuro, talks about the story, his influences, and experiences as an independent comic book artist living in a rather remote part of eastern Canada.

Rich Starkings of Elephantmen, Comicraft, and Active Images discusses his current projects, what he's reading now, and what's influenced the development of the Elephantmen series. [Elephantment #11](http://www.comixology.com/podcasts/2/Elephantmen-11)

Our inaugural episode of It Came Out on Wednesday!