SCRIPT & PENCILS S02 E001: YUMI SPY FATALE, BADDIE ROYALE WITH DOUG WAGNER & HOYT SILVA

In the season 2 opener of Script & Pencils, the comic creator interview show from The Comic Crush, Paul talks to writer Doug Wagner and artist Hoyt Silva as they present Yumi: Spy Fatale Baddie Royale! This Kickstarter project is live now, and tells the story of Yumi, a young woman with a genius-level intellect and a missing lover, who also happens to be an MI6 spy!

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E012: BLACKING OUT WITH PETER KRAUSE

On The Comic Crush: In this companion piece to episode 11, Paul Dunne talks to veteran artist Peter Krause about his work on Blacking Out, the Kickstarter crime book. Peter's work will be familiar to you if you were a DC fan in the '80s and '90s and indeed beyond! He's worked on Superman and most famously on The Power of Shazam!

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E011: BLACKING OUT WITH CHIP MOSHER

In this episode, Paul talks to Chip Mosher, ComiXology's head of content about Blacking Out, his dark crime thriller, drawn by Peter Krause, which launched on Kickstarter on 26th May! Blacking Out is a Hardcover, album-sized comic about Conrad, a washed-up investigator who digs into the murder of a young woman after her body is discovered during California's fire season. In the episode, Chip discusses the origins of this story and his reasons for choosing Kickstarter. Support Blacking Out on Kickstarter now! Keep up with the best in comics on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E009: LUCIO PARRILLO AND THE ART OF DARKNESS

Welcome to the latest episode of Script & Pencils, the comic-book creator podcast from The Comic Crush! On this week's show, painter Lucio Parrillo joins Paul to discuss his techniques, his atmospheric art style, and his career, which ranges from interiors to covers for DC, Marvel, and Dynamite. You can see Lucio's stunning work at lucioparrillo.com and you can hire him for commissions at scottscollectables.co.uk. Keep up with the best in comics on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E008: NICNEVIN & THE BLOODY QUEEN WITH HELEN MULLANE

Welcome to the latest episode of Script & Pencils! E008 features Helen Mullane, co-producer of the excellent 2000 AD documentary, Future Shock as she discusses her debut comic as a writer, Nicnevin & The Bloody Queen. Nicnevin is a creepy, atmospheric story that draws on influences such as Swamp Thing and Hellboy. It's out now from Humanoids imprint, H1. Keep up with the best in comics on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing-up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E007: GIRAFFES ON HORSEBACK SALAD WITH JOSH FRANK

On this episode, Paul delves into the archives to bring you a chat with writer Josh Frank and briefly, with artist Manuela Pertega about their riotously funny graphic novel, Giraffes on Horseback Salad, published by Quirk Books. This book, based on an unmade screenplay written for the Marx Brothers by none other than surrealist Salvador Dali and adapted by Josh with Tim Heidecker offers a unique chance to see something that could have been. A film that will never be made, brought to life via the medium of comics. Due to a language barrier, we only had the chance to ask Manuela one question, but we hope you enjoy hearing from her nonetheless. Keep up with the best in comics on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E006: TARTARUS WITH JOHNNIE CHRISTMAS & JACK COLE

Writer Johnnie Christmas and artist Jack Cole talk to Paul about their new book, Tartarus that debuts 12th February in comic shops everywhere. Tartarus is a hard sci-fi class war that fuses the used futures of Alien with the esoteric beauty of Moebius. In this interview, Johnnie and Jack discuss their influences and fascination with the medium as well as chatting about how they unwind and their own entertainment tastes! Keep up with the best in comics on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E005: MIKE PERKINS ON LOIS LANE: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

today, about his pencils and inks on DC's Lois Lane, written by Greg Rucka. Mike discusses life as an ex-pat artist, the benefits of working for 'the Big Two', his process and the characters he'd still love to work on. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at London's Orbital Comics. The interview takes a few surprising turns, not least of all Mike being interrupted by a text from Greg Rucka mid-way through the talk! This chat proves to be funny, insightful, and educational both about artistic technique and the comics business. Keep up with the best in comics on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E004: CROWSONG WITH TONY VANRAES

On Script & Pencils, the comic creator podcast from The Comic Crush, first-time comics creator Tony Vanraes joins Paul Dunne discusses the experience of making his first comic, collaborating with artists and his hopes for his career. Get the episode on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get podcasts.

Read More

SCRIPT & PENCILS S01 E002: COMICS LAUREATES WITH DAVE GIBBONS, CHARLIE ADLARD & HANNAH BERRY

In this specially extended episode, UK Comics Laureates Dave Gibbons, Charlie Adlard, and Hannah Berry talk to Jason Atomic at the Cartoon Museum about their experiences in the role. Keep up with the best in comics, movies and TV on The Comic Crush, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our page on Facebook. Treat yourself to some comics from our webshop or help us by signing-up for our Patreon to get bonus episodes and more.

Read More