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Comics For You
Published by Matthew Klein
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Hear from comics industry insiders about how everything from Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and more stories journey from an idea to your local comic book shop. This is a one-stop resource to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how comics are made for you.
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- Fave 5 - Tristan Jones from Comics For You
This week, Matthew's joined by the incredible artist and writer Tristan Jones! Tristan is back to reveal his favorite comic runs of all-time, why Batman: Hush is the best first Batman story for someone new to comics, and his hot take on the greatest monster movie ever (hint: there's a dinosaur involved). Tristan's new series with IDW Publishing, The Horror of Godzilla is at your local comic shops now! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Tristan! Follow Joe on I nstagram and Blue Sky Check Out The Horror of Godzilla!
- Episode 38: Chris Samnee - “I’m Always Fighting With My Own Brain” from Comics For You
This week, Matthew's joined by superstar comics creator Chris Samnee. Chris is the Eisner Award winning (and currently nominated again) creator who's had character defining runs on Daredevil, Black Widow, Captain America and has been doing career defining work with longtime collaborator Mark Waid on Batman & Robin: Year One . Chris talks about his comics origin story, why working on Batman has been his dream since he was six years-old, the best advice he ever received, bothering Neal Adams at local conventions to get portfolio reviews, and so much more. It's the kind of chat you can't get anywhere else. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Chris! Follow Joe on Instagram and Blue Sky Pre-Order Batman & Robin Year One: Dynamic Duos
- Episode 37: Joe Kelly - Part One: "Spidey is Definitely Breakable" from Comics For You
This week, Matthew's joined by Joe Kelly, current writer of Amazing Spider-Man for Marvel Comics! Joe is celebrating thirty years of published work in 2026. They get into everything on the lead up to Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Joe's approach to storytelling, how he established his own career, why Batman is an unbreakable character but Spider-Man is, and so much more. It's one of the most candid and insightful convos for creators at every stage of their career to listen to. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Joe! Follow Joe on Instagram and Blue Sky Pre-Order Amazing Spider-Man #1000 at your local comic shop by July 13th!
- Fave 5 With Liana Kangas from Comics For You
It's time for another Fave 5 and this time it's with Liana Kangas! Liana was episode 16 of Comics For You on the main timeline. They are an award winning artist, contributing to works like the Eisner Award-winning Godzilla 70th Anniversary Anthology and HBO MAX's Peabody award winning Fantasmas (created by Julio Torres & Irony Point). Alongside franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, Liana's other work includes creator-owned dark comedy TRVE KVLT, Hugo Long-Listed Know Your Station, and a fantasy sci-fi space opera, She Said Destroy. Their work has been published by almost every comic publisher, as well as film, record labels, independent publishers, and more. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Liana! Visit Liana's website for prints, stickers, books, merch, and more! Follow Liana on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Blue Sky
- Episode 36: Stuart Schreck - "Communication Isn't Criticism" from Comics For You
This week, Matthew's joined by Stuart Schreck, the Director of Sales for Dark Horse Comics! Hear about Stuart's journey from managing a comic book shop in Staten Island, to his 21 years at DC Comics, all the way to Dark Horse. If you ever wanted to understand what it's like to sell comics to comic book shops, this is the perfect opportunity! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Stuart! Follow Stuart on Instagram Keep Up to Date on Dark Horse Comics
- Episode 35: Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan - "Retired in Disgrace" from Comics For You
Today on the show we have not one but two creators coming on in Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan! They are the pair behind the upcoming blockbuster kaiju book The Horror of Godizilla from IDW Publishing feature some career best work from the incomparable Tristan Jones. They get into rubble about the scale, terror, and triumphs of chronicling the first Godzilla attack on Tokyo. Plus, just last week this team also debuted Surpergirl: Survive over at DC Comics with another generational artist in Rod Reis. Plus, check out their Image Comics series Kill Your Darlings that’s out in collected edition now. Ethan and Griffin get into the uniqueness of being a writing team, the incredible education they got under comic superstars like Brian Michael Bendis, Ryan Stegman, and Matthew Rosenberg. Plus, they get very candid about their anxieties as creators, their work-life balance, and so much more. Please pre-order The Horror of Godzilla #1 at your local comic shop by this coming Monday, June 15th. Pre-orders as a key factor in helping a great series succeed. Don’t know your local comic shop? There’re locators online and just google “comic shops” in Google Maps and they’ll pop up. Almost all of them have a way to subscribe to a series through their website or you can do it via phone or even in person! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky
- Fave 5 - Chris Condon from Comics For You
Writer Chris Condon is on Fave 5 revealing his favorite comic runs, writers, artists, and a whole lot more. Chris is the writer of the upcoming Ultimate Impact: Reborn for Marvel Comics and currently has a hit Vertigo series with his longitme collaborator, Jacob Phillips, The Peril of Brutal Dark . He's just wrapped up runs on Ultimate Wolverine and Green Arrow . His acclaimed Image Comics series That Texas Blood is available now, as well as its Wild West spinoff, The Enfield Gang Massacre . Preorder your copy of ULTIMATE IMPACT: REBORN #1 at your local comic shop! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 Hide
- Episode 34: Joey Esposito - "What Would You Do If You Had To Hide a Body?" from Comics For You
This week, Matthew is joined by writer Joey Esposito. Joey is a rising writing star in comics with two big titles coming out this summer including Power Rangers Unlimited for BOOM! Studios and Killer Influences for IDW Publishing's new IDW Crime imprint. Joey's written for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and his creator-owned series The Pedestrian was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series. A veteran of comics press, having written for IGN for several years, this conversation deep dives into Joey's transition from covering comics to writing them, his own creative process, and what it's like to be a mega fan of Power Rangers then fulfilling a dream to writ them. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Joey! Pre-Order Power Rangers Unlimited #1 Pre-Order Killer Influences #1 Sign Up For Joey's Newsletter at Soup Dad Comics
- Episode 33: Matthew Rosenberg - "On the Edge of Losing Control" from Comics For You
On this week's Comics For You Matthew is joined by comic book writer Matthew Rosenberg. Matthew's latest offering If Destruction Be Our Lot an incredible new sci-fi dystopian epic is on sale May 6th, 2026 in your local comic shop. Matthew's bibliography is already Hall of Fame worth with runs on X-Men, Punisher, Black Canary, DC vs Vampires, and then there're his creator owned offerings including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank which has an upcoming film release featuring Liam Neeson. The Matthews talk about the genesis of their frienship working at Forbidden Planet in New York City, the schedule Matthew keeps, the connective tissue he sees project to project, and so much more. An intimate and insightful convo for all of you. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Matthew! Sign up for Ashcan Press's Newsletter and More HERE Pick up If Destruction Be Our Lot at Your Local Comic Shop! Matthew's run kicks off in June in Spawn #376 , make sure you preorder today
- Episode 32: Joe Myers of Revenge Of -"How Do You Eat An Elephant? One To At a Time" from Comics For You
Joe Myers, co-owner of the L.A. comic shop Revenge Of joins Matthew to talk about his journey from TV set production to being a comics retailer. Hear some great stories from Joe's time working on Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay, to opening Revenge Of during the pandemic, the challenges he's encountered, and the his favorite part of slinging comics. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Revenge Of Visit their website HERE
- Episode 31: Heather Antos - "I'm Still a Fan" from Comics For You
Heather Antos returns! For the first time, Matthew has a guest coming back for round 2 on Comics For You. They get neck deep into IDW Crime, Star Trek, IDW Dark, what elements make a great crime story, and the inner workings of comic book publishing. Boldly go where no podcasters have gone yet with this insightful, delightful, and illuminating interview. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky See Matthew at SC Comic Con April 10th - 12th. Get yout ticket while you can! Support Heather! Get Heather a Diet Coke via Ko-FI Pre-Order Seven Wives #1 at your local comic shop
- Fave 5 With Stephanie Phillips from Comics For You
Writer Stephanie Phillips is the latest to share her Fave 5! Who are her favorite Daredevil villains? Some of the answers might be controversial but they'll get you talking. Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, TAARNA, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Stephanie also holds a PhD in rhetoric and composition and and MA in English from the University of South Florida. She has taught writing and communication courses at the University at Buffalo, the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa. Outside of comics, Stephanie is a Muay Thai fighter and hockey player. She likes cats, old Westerns, and macaroni & cheese shaped like cartoons. Pick up a copy of DAREDEVIL #1 out today in comic shops everywhere Follow Stephanie on socials at SnapCrackleSteph Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879
- Adam Gorham - "An Idea is a Nice Thing...But You Gotta Do Something With It" from Comics For You
This week Matthew is joined by artist Adam Gorham as he gears up to take over duties on the massively popular Infernal Hulk at Marvel. We get into the mindest of an artist picking up a series after it's been established, Adam's comics origin story, breaking down his routine to get out a monthly comic, and so much more. Listen or you might make the podcast angry, and you wouldn't like it if you make it angry... Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Adam! Pick up a copy of Infernal Hulk #6 in comic shops everywhere on April 22nd, 2026 Follow Adam on Instagram
- Phil Hester - "My Favorite Type of Character is a Monster Who is a Hero" from Comics For You
On this episode of COMICS FOR YOUR Matthew is joined by writer and artist Phil Hester! Phil's on to discuss his four decade career wherein he's worked with such luminary comics creators as Brian Michael Bendis, Kevin Smith, Tom King, Mark Millar, and others. They get into Phil's latest writing venture, A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING from IDW Publishing that expands the mythos of the blockbuster film franchise. Pick up a copy of A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1 from your local comic shop March 11th, 2026. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Phil: Get a copy of A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1 Follow Phil on Blue Sky
- Fave 5 - Ibrahim Moustafa from Comics For You
On the latest episode of Fave 5 from Comics For You we have writer and artist Ibrahim Moustafa! Ibrahim is an illustrator and Eisner Award nominated comic book writer/artist from Portland, Oregon. He is best-known for his original graphic novels COUNT, RETROACTIVE, JAEGER and HIGH CRIMES , as well as his work on JAMES BOND , and on various Marvel Comics titles like MOON KNIGHT, WOLVERINE, DOCTOR STRANGE , and BLACK PANTHER . His work has been published by Marvel Comics, DC Entertainment, Image Comics, Humanoids Inc., BOOM! Studios, Valiant Entertainment, Dynamite Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics , and IDW Publishing . How does Ibrahim's favorite comics, artists, and writers stack up against yours? Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Ibrahim! Keep up with Ibrahim's Custom Figure Making on YouTube Make sure you're caught up on the first two issues of John Le Carré's: The Circus-Losing Control by Matt Kindt and drawn by Ibrahim
- Sara Phoebe Miller - "You Can Just Write Something That’s Fun" from Comics For You
On this episode of Comics For You, Matthew is joined by Sara Phoebe Miller! Sara is a writer and editor with over a decade's worth of experience in the comic book industry. She worked at DC Comics for 13 years, most recently as the editor of DC’s Books for Young Readers line of YA, middle grade, and early reader graphic novels, and is currently the Editorial Director of BOOM! Studios. You Belong Here with artist Morgan Beem is her first book. This is an incredibly enlightening chat about Young Adult content! What is YA? What are the major genres? How is the budgeting and pitching different from adult fare? How can you get started writing or editing YA work? Learn some tips and insight from Sara! Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Pick up a copy of Sara's debut YA graphic novel Y ou Belong Here Follow Sara on Instagram at @saraphoebee
- Episode 27: Van Jensen - "Godzilla Can't Eat Humans" from Comics For You
This week on COMICS FOR YOU, Matthew is joined by author Van Jensen! Van Jensen was born and raised in the farm country of Western Nebraska where he wrote and drew stories as soon as he could hold a pencil. He became a newspaper crime reporter, then a magazine editor, and eventually an author of comic books and graphic novels. He has written some of the world’s biggest characters, including James Bond and The Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern Corps for DC Comics. He also has co-created acclaimed series including Two Dead from Simon & Schuster/Gallery 13 (with National Book Award-winning artist Nate Powell), Cryptocracy from Dark Horse (with Pete Woods), and Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer from Top Shelf/IDW (with Dusty Higgins). Most recently, a collection of his kaiju mini-series Godzilla Heist from IDW and his novel Godfall have been released wherever books are sold. Episode notes This episode we have the Editor-In-Chief at BOOM! Studios, Andy Schmidt laying down incredible insight. Andy shares his twenty-plus years of experience, shedding light on the keys to pitching, BOOM!'s future, how many editors it takes to bring a publisher to the comic shop, and Andy shares some incredible stories from his time working at Marvel Comics. This is one you have to listen all the way to the end. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 Pick up a copy of Gdozilla: Heist Check out Van Jensen's Godfall
- Episode 26: Andy Schmidt - "The Thruline Is I Love Comics" from Comics For You
This episode we have the Editor-In-Chief at BOOM! Studios, Andy Schmidt laying down incredible insight. Andy shares his twenty-plus years of experience, shedding light on the keys to pitching, BOOM!'s future, how many editors it takes to bring a publisher to the comic shop, and Andy shares some incredible stories from his time working at Marvel Comics. This is one you have to listen all the way to the end. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 Discovery your story with BOOM! Studios Want to get into comics? Try out the increidble resources and courses at Comics Experience
- Fave 5 - Episode 2: Harley Salbacka from Comics For You
On Fave 5 this week Matthew's joined by Harley Salbacka, Community and Events Manager for Tiny Onion. Harley gives her pick for her favorite runs, artists, writers, and the three things she owns she'd be buried with! Listen up and see if your picks match hers. Support the show: Get a copy of CRASHING Read Matthew's webcomic with Rich Wojcicki and Nick Philpott: No Rhyme Or Reason Get a copy of EXQUISITE CORPSES Follow Harley on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thecomicsgingerharley/
- Episode 25: Stephanie Phillips - "We Want To Be Comic Book Readers" from Comics For You
On this blockbuster episode of Comics For You writer Stephanie Phillips stops by to talk about her new launch of DAREDEVIL! Plus, we get into Stephanie's celebrating Gothmas, how she schedules herself amongst juggling writing projects including All-New Spider-Gwen and Planet She-Hulk. Stephanie also drops some knowledge for new writers about pitching, costs, goal setting, and so much more. Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, TAARNA, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Stephanie also holds a PhD in rhetoric and composition and and MA in English from the University of South Florida. She has taught writing and communication courses at the University at Buffalo, the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa. Outside of comics, Stephanie is a Muay Thai fighter and hockey player. She likes cats, old Westerns, and macaroni & cheese shaped like cartoons. Pre-Order DAREDEVIL #1 at your local comic shop by Monday, January 19th 2026! Follow Stephanie on socials at SnapCrackleSteph Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879 Hide