DTC 184 - Baltimore Comic Con 2023 Programming Schedule

Dave Talks Comics 184

Perusing the programming schedule for Baltimore Comic Con 2023

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recorded Sep 2, 2023

 

DTC 167 - Heroes Con 2019 - Part 4

 

Heroes Con 2019 - Part 4 Before the Panels - What I Bought (Jack Staff, Johnny Hiro, Luger, Skeleton Key, Avigon) Meet Betty Brown Ph.G - Tom Heintjes talked about the Betty Brown comic strip which ran from 1934 to 1948 in Drug Topics, a trade magazine for pharmacists Charles Vess and Bill Sienkiewicz - Bill and Charles talked about their work, what inspired them, and compared notes on other art related topics After the Panels - Tom Heintjes - Hogan’s Alley - Nicky Wheeler Nicholson - Before Superman - Rand Hoppe - Jack Kirby Museum - Dave Wachter - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  - David Pepose - Spencer & Locke Links DTC 151 - Feb 2018 - What I Read and Watched Reading for the Trade - Comic Geek Speak Super Show 2010 Jack Staff Vol. 1 - Everything Used to Be Black and White Marv Wolfman and Mark Evanier in Conversation Cartoonist Kayfabe - Youtube Cartoonist Kayfabe - Stitcher Cover Art: Heroes Con 2019 Program Guide by Sergio Aragones and Stan Sakai [1:16:12] - Download Episode 167 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

 

DTC 166 - Heroes Con 2019 - Part 3

Heroes Con 2019 - Part 3 Before the Panels - Drew Moss - Red Sonja/Vampirella, Howl at the Moon - Chris Schweizer - Crogan Adventure Series, movie posters, Santa Claus, The Black Thumb Society - Inkers John Beatty, Mike Royer, and Klaus Janson discussed their careers and the role of the inker with Mark Evanier Sketch-Off - Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Paul Pelletier, and Lee Weeks answered questions as they drew characters suggested by the audience Between the Panels - Josh Greathouse - Marc Thomas - Phileas Reid Knows We Are Not Alone, Beowulf Celebrating the Legion of Super-Heroes - Artists Greg Laroque, Kieth GIffen and Joe Staton talked to moderator Nancy Northcott about their time working on the Legion of Super-Heroes All Hail Jack Kirby! - Mike Royer, Jim Amash, Rand Hoppe and Mark Evanier talk about Jack Kirby and the various roles he played in their lives as a writer, artist, mentor, and friend Links DTC 48 - Cartoon Talk, Gambit DTC 145 - Baltimore Comic Con 2017 - Part 2 DTC 162 - What I Read Mar Apr 2019 Marv Wolfman and Mark Evanier in Conversation Cartoonist Kayfabe Cover Art: Heroes Con 2019 Program Guide by Sergio Aragones and Stan Sakai [1:05:53] - Download Episode 166 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 165 - Heroes Con 2019 - Part 2

Heroes Con 2019 - Part 2 Cartoonist Kayfabe Live - Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg talk memories of Heroes Cons past (bin diving, art auctions, travel companions), preview their other panels, and answer questions from the audience Walking and Talking with - Joey Weiser - Ghost Hog, Mermin - Scott Fogg - Phileas Reid Knows that We Are Not Alone - Tuskegee Heirs Before Superman panel - Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson and Athena Finger talk about their grandfathers (Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson and Bill Finger) and the era of comic books that predates Superman with Andrew Pepoy What I Bought - All-American Men of War, Supernatural Thrillers, Green Lantern, DC Comics Presents, Who’s Who in the Legion of Super-Heroes Links DTC 85 - For the Man Who Has Everything DTC 126 - The Great Darkness Sage - Part 6 DTC 135 - Dave Talks Comics in 2016 - Part 4 Dave Talks Comics Notes - Green Lantern Read Moore Comix - Superman Annual 11 Cover Art: Heroes Con 2019 Program Guide by Sergio Aragones and Stan Sakai [38:15] - Download Episode 165 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 164 - Heroes Con 2019 - Part 1

Heroes Con 2019 - Part 1 Panel Previews - Three days, dozens of panels, and lots of decisions Links Heroes Con - Event Schedule Cover Art: Heroes Con 2019 Program Guide by Sergio Aragones and Stan Sakai [35:58] - Download Episode 164 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 158 - Baltimore Comic Con 2018 - Part 3

2018 Baltimore Comic Con - Day 3 Erin Gray Spotlight - Erin Gray spoke to Robert Greenberger and took questions from the audience about her professional and personal life The Art of Editing - Stuart Moore, Tom Peyer, Peter Tomasi, and Louise Simonson talked to Robert Greenberger about what their jobs are like and how the job of editors have changed over the years Tony Isabella Spotlight - Tony Isabella spoke with Robert Greenberger about working at Marvel and DC over the years What I Bought - Brave and the Bold, Marvel Two-in-One Small Press Expo Cover Art: -- [44:52] - Download Episode 158 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 157 - Baltimore Comic Con 2018 - Part 2

2018 Baltimore Comic Con - Day 2 (09/29/18) What I Bought - Talos of the Wilderness Sea, TRS-80 Computer Whiz Kids, Wonder Woman, New Teen Titans, Manhunter, Marge’s Tubby, The Dreamer Team Building Panel - Mark Waid, John Ostrander, Ron Marz, and Denny O’Neil talked to Robert Greenberger (moderator) about the challenges of working on team books - New Teen Titans (1980) 8 The Chaykin and Haspiel Show - Howard Chaykin and Dean Haspiel talked about how they met, people with whom they’ve worked, and how their work has evolved Music and Comics Panel - P. Craig Russell, Ed Piskor, Timothy Truman, John K. Snyder III, and Mark Buckingham discussed the connections between their comic book work and music with Evelyn Kriete (moderator) - Hip Hop Family Tree Vol. 1 From Thor to Ragnarok - Walt Simonson and John Workman, but mostly Walt Simonson, talked about working on different versions of Thor Cover Art: -- [49:44] - Download Episode 157 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 156 - Baltimore Comic Con 2018 - Part 1

2018 Baltimore Comic Con - Day 1 (09/28/18) - What I Bought - Warning Label, Superman vs. Flash, Justice League of America, Madame Xanadu, Daredevil, Nathaniel Dusk - Justice League of America 140 - Noir Comics Panel - Brian Azzarello, Christina Blanch, and John K. Snyder III discussed their work in noir comics and perspectives on the genre Cover Art: -- [48:11] - Download Episode 156 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC155 - Convention Talk

What I Bought at the Shoff Show (09/19/18) - Starslayer, Sgt. Rock, Secret Origins, The Shadow Strikes, Marvel Two-in-One, New Teen Titans, Time Warp, Marge’s Little Lulu Memories of the 2010 Baltimore Comics Con - What I Bought - Panels: Spotlight on Terry Moore, Spotlight on Dennis Kitchen, Spotlight on Sergio Aragones, Comics Rewind: The 1980s Cover Art: -- [28:43] - Download Episode 155 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 145 - Baltimore Comic Con 2017 - Part 2

Baltimore Comic Con 2017 Part 2 Before the Show - notes about Part 1, Baltimore Farmers Market, fire Panel: Marv Wolfman and Mark Evanier in Conversation - Marv and Marc interview one another, tell stories, and take questions from the audience about their careers in the comic book industry Panel: Comics in the 1970s - Ron Wilson, Elliott Maggin, Joe Staton, Keith Pollard, John Workman, and moderator Robert Greenberger discuss their memories of working at DC, Marvel, and smaller publishers and take questions from the audience about working in the comic book industry in the 1970s Panel: Jack Kirby at 100 - Tom King, Walt Simonson, John K. Snyder III, Jerry Ordway, Mark Buckingham, Dean Haspiel, Rand Hoppe, and moderator Mark Evanier talk and take questions from the audience about the influence that Jack Kirby had on them as fans and creators Panel: Len Wein Memorial - Jerry Ordway, Tom King, Elliott Maggin, Robert Greenberger, Mark Waid, and moderator Mark Evanier talk about their interactions as friends and colleagues with Len Wein What I Bought - 2001: A Space Odyssey, Jack Kirby t-shirt, ApocalyptiGirl, Sgt. Rock Special Visit the Baltimore Comic Con page for links to things discussed in this episode including audio recordings of panels. Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2017 Program Guide by Jamar Nicholas [65:57] - Download Episode 145 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 144 - Baltimore Comic Con 2017 - Part 1

Baltimore Comic Con 2017 Part 1 Before the show Walking around the show floor What I bought - Part 1 - Captain America, Spectacular Spider-Man Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling - Carl Potts (writer, artist, editor) talks about what works and is most effective when illustrating a comic book story Lunch Walk, walk, walk What I bought - Part 2 - Elseworlds, Batman, Howard Chaykin Licensed Comics Panel - Mark Wheatley, James Kuhoric, Joseph Rybandt, and (moderator) J.C. Vaughn discussed their experiences writing and drawing licensed comic books, dealing with the rights owners, and feedback from fans Purchasing Prints - Michael Golden, Ron Wilson What I bought - Part 3 - Captain America, 2001: A Space Odyssey Visit the Baltimore Comic Con page for links to things discussed in this episode including audio recordings of panels. Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2017 Program Guide by Jamar Nicholas [51:57] - Download Episode 144 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 143 - Small Press Expo 2017 - Part 2

Small Press Expo 2017 Part 2 Back Issue Prices Brobots Vol. 1 - Sean Dove (and J. Torres) The Lost Art of Ray Willner: The Adventures of Robin Hood Dinosaur Empire! - Abby Howard Workshop: Comics with Alexis Ziritt (1-2 PM) - practice going from a script to an illustrated page under the tutelage of comic book artist Alexis Ziritt Lunch Panel: Reading Without Walls (3-4 PM) - Gene Luen Yang interviewed by Johanna Draper Carlson What I'm Watching Now Visit the Small Press Expo page for links to things discussed in this episode including audio recordings of panels. Cover Art: Small Press Expo 2017 Attendee Badge by Jillian Tamaki [34:50] - Download Episode 143 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher For all SPX related content on this blog visit the Small Press Expo Page.

DTC 142 - Small Press Expo 2017 - Part 1

Small Press Expo 2017 Part 1 Before the show, walking the show floor, lunch Panel: Gilbert Hernandez and Jim Rugg in Conversation (12:30-1:30 PM) - a discussion of Gilbert Hernandez career with some insights into his process and his thoughts about his independent work and the work he has done for others Newsprints by Ru Xu Panel: Barometer of the Free Press (2-3 PM) - editorial cartoonists Ann Telnaes, Matt Wuerker, Keith Knight, and Ben Passmore discuss their experiences with negative reactions to their work and the importance of editorial cartoons with moderator Tom Spurgeon Back issue bins Klaus Nomi t-shirt by Derf Backderf and Old Man Winter and Other Tales by J. T. Yost - Birdcage Bottom Books Cartozia Tales 1 - Isaac Cates Amiculus - Travis Horseman Giving Life to Little Lulu - Fantagraphics Panel: Filling in the Pieces - Comics Biography (5-6 PM) - Box Brown (Andre the Giant; Tetris), Anais Depommier (Sartre), and Luke Howard (The Life of Earnest Hogan, Father of Ragtime) talk about their experiences researching and creating biographical comic books with moderator Chris Mautner What I'm Reading Now Visit the Small Press Expo page for links to things discussed in this episode including audio recordings of panels. Cover Art: Small Press Expo 2017 Attendee Badge by Jillian Tamaki [54:10] - Download Episode 142 - RSS Feed - iTunes - Facebook - Stitcher

DTC 138 - Heroes Con 2017 - Part 3

Heroes Con 2017 - Part 3 0:00 Before the Panels Jack Kirby Prints, Heroes Con T-Shirts, Comic Book Magazines Breakfast Back Issue Bins: Daredevil, Dr. Strange Classics, Crime SuspenStories, Captain America, Flash Joey Weiser - Batman and the Outsiders commission Mike Meyers 19:27 Villains in Pop Culture: Psychology of Evil 34:30 Heroes Con Mega Panel: Eisner and Kirby at 100 58:58 All-Star Squadron Panel Dinner 1:12:02 Notes - Wounded Wolf, Simon & Kirby, Paul Grist, 2001 Visit the Heroes Con page for links to things discussed in this episode including audio recordings of panels. Cover Art: Hereos Con 2017 Program Guide by Mike Wieringo, Casey Jones, and Rico Renzi

DTC 137 - Heroes Con 2017 - Part 2

Heroes Con 2017 - Part 2 0:00 Before the Panels 2001: A Space Odyssey Josh Greathouse Mike Maihack Lunch @ the Dandelion Market and Dessert @ Amelie's 12:30 Michael Golden Panel 21:12 Between the Panels Image Comics Panel Bin Diving: New Teen Titans, Tales of the Teen Titans, Tales of the New Teen Titans, Mister Miracle 29:13 Storytelling Panel with Jim Shooter 40:15 After the Panels Dave Wachter Bin Diving: Wonder Woman, X-Men, Tales of the New Teen Titans Dinner @ Lang Van Vietnamese and Dessert @ Insomnia Cookies Visit the Heroes Con page for links to things discussed in this episode including audio recordings of panels. Cover Art: Hereos Con 2017 Program Guide by Mike Wieringo, Casey Jones, and Rico Renzi

DTC 125 - Small Press Expo 2016 Part 2

 

Small Press Expo 2016 Part 2 0:00 Intro 1:29 Day 2 Highlights - Love and Rockets, Amiculus 14:50 Spotlight on Charles Burns and Daniel Clowes - Eric Reynolds (Fantagraphics) talks to Charles Burns and Daniel Clowes about their careers in comics and how their approaches to subject matter and the process of creating comics has changed over the years 26:21 Spotlight on Trina Robbins - A conversation between Trina Robbins and Heidi MacDonald about Trina's work in comics as a creator and a chronicler of the lives and work of other women in comics 39:36 Additional Notes - Lily Renee, Trina Robbins and Kickstarter, The Legend of Wonder Woman 43:15 Look Back and Looking Ahead - conventions, podcasting 46:04 Outro Cover Art: SPX 2016 Attendee Badge by Gilbert Hernandez

 

DTC 124 - Small Press Expo 2016 Part 1

 

Small Press Expo 2016 Part 1 0:00 Intro 1:28 Before the Panels 7:36 They Shoot Black People Don't They - a presentation and meditation by Keith Knight (using his own words and cartoons) on the issue of police violence perpetrated against African American men in the United States 22:02 Spotlight on Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez - the Hernandez Bros. talked to comic book retailer Bill Boichel about their long running series Love & Rockets, their relationship with Fantagraphics, and some of their side projects 32:31 What I Bought - Tales of Unusual Circumstances by Joey Weiser, Bury the Past by E Baird, Space Captain by Chris Baldie and Michael Park 38:43 Forty Years of Fantagraphics - Comics Journal contributor John Kelly moderated a discussion with publisher Gary Groth and several artists (Joe Sacco, Trina Robbins, the Hernandez Bros, Drew Friedman, Jim Woodring, Dan Clowes, Carol Tyler) who have had works published by Fantagraphics about how the company got started, how it evolved, and what it was like working for Fantagraphics over the years 45:20 After the Panels - miscellaneous thoughts about the first day of the show 52:55 Outro Cover Art: SPX 2016 Attendee Badge by Gilbert Hernandez

 

DTC 123 - Baltimore Comic Con 2016 Part 2

Baltimore Comic Con 2016 Part 2 0:00 Intro 1:31 Breakfast and shopping at the Baltimore Farmers Market 5:53 What I bought - Alpha Fight, Official Teen Titans Index, Who's Who in the Legion of Super-Heroes, Young Heroes in Love, Blitzkrieg, Flash 13:37 Spotlight on Howard Chaykin - an hour of Q&A with comic book writer and artist Howard Chaykin 19:14 Spotlight on Steve Englehart - an hour of Q&A with comic book writer Steve Englehart 26:50 Diversity in Comics Panel - run by a group a thoughtful and thought provoking panel which included a fair amount of interaction between the panelists and the audience 41:00 After the Panels 48:18 Additional Notes - t-shirts, unexpected discounts, Chaykin sings 51:07 Additional Notes - Steve Englehart 57:48 Outro Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2016 Program Guide by Kevin Eastman

DTC 122 - Baltimore Comic Con 2016 Part 1

Baltimore Comic Con 2016 Part 1 0:00 Intro 1:22 The Road to Baltimore - traffic and other things that delayed my arrival at the con 8:27 The Process of Writing - Panelists Amy Chu, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Waid, Paul Storrie, and Hope Larsen talk to Moderator Bob Greenberger about the perceptions and reality of their individual processes of writing comic books 19:37 What I Bought - New Teen Titans, Tales of the Teen Titans, Flash, Fashion in Action, Vietnam Journal, Green Lantern, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps, Justice Society of America, Official Index of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Official Index of the Justice League of America 38:41 Changing Roles of Editors - Panelists Louise Simonson, John Workman, Dafna Pleban, Mike Pellerito, and Paul Levitz discuss some of the challenges and successes they have experienced as comic book editors 46:05 Darwyn Cooke Tribute - J.G. Jones, Frank Tieri, Dirk Wood, and Billy Tucci talk about their friend and colleague, artist and writer Darwyn Cooke, the impact he had on them and others in the industry 50:25 Final Thoughts - Fire Alarm, Nelvana of the Northern Lights, The Dark Flash Saga, New Teen Titans 56:00 Outro Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2016 Program Guide by Kevin Eastman

DTC 119 - PulpFest 2016 Part 2

 

PulpFest 2016 Part 2 0:00 Intro 1:34 Additional Notes - Birds of Prey, John Costanza, Argosy, David Saunders 7:58 Day 3 - breakfast, Doc Savage, the Shadow, Sanctum Books, afternoon panels, dinner, more 33:35 Day 4 - driving home from Columbus 44:55 Additional Notes - the Shadow, Sinbad 55:35 Outro Cover Art: Amazing Stories Vol. 2, No. 5 by Frank R. Paul