In this episode, we sit down with veteran writer/editor Tom Peyer for a career-spanning conversation that traces his remarkable journey from underground cartoonist to one of today's most innovative publishers. Beginning with his early years in underground papers and the Syracuse New Times, we delve into his pivotal editorial years at DC and Vertigo during the transformative 90s era. Tom shares insights from his beloved tenure on Legion of Super-Heroes, his creative vision for reviving Hourman, and his collaborative process with writers like Mark Waid. We spend a lot of time on AHOY Comics, the company that Tom co-founded and now leads as EIC, discussing its original vision and evolution into a unique voice in today's market. Through titles like The Wrong Earth, Tom has masterfully deconstructed superhero tropes, and he shares his perspective on the current comics industry landscape.

You can follow Tom everywhere from Instagram @tombobpeyer to Bluesky‪ @tompeyer.bsky.social‬. And of course, you can find AHOY at their site comicsahoy.com and all over the socials.

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3...2...1...Ignition! Today, we welcome Filip Sablik and Jeremy Haun to discuss their ambitious new venture, Ignition Press. Launched in late 2024, the company represents a bold new chapter for Filip, who departed his role as President of Publishing & Marketing at BOOM! Studios after 12 years, and Jeremy, the acclaimed creator known for works like The Beauty. Joined by former IDW Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich and film producer Eric Gitter, the team has assembled to create something different in the comics publishing landscape, focusing on horror, science fiction, crime, and fantasy while eschewing traditional superhero fare. We explore the genesis of Ignition Press and their philosophy of building overlapping communities around genre-focused content, with an upcoming slate featuring creators like Cullen Bunn, Stephanie Williams, Leah Williams, Jim McCann, and Si Spurrier.

You can follow Ignition on Instagram @ignitionpress.

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In this episode, we sit down with legendary artist-writer Phil Jimenez for an in-depth conversation spanning his remarkable three-decade career. From his early discovery of comics to his incredible break into the industry with four pages in DC's War of the Gods crossover, Phil shares his journey of sequential art success. We explore his evolution from artist to artist-writer with Tempest, his relationships with mentors Neal Pozner and George Perez, and his following in Perez's footsteps on iconic titles like Teen Titans and Wonder Woman. We also get into Infinite Crisis, his Vertigo work including The Invisibles with Grant Morrison and his own Otherworld, plus his significant contributions to Marvel's New X-Men and Spider-Man. Last but not least, Phil discusses his breathtaking work on Wonder Woman Historia, where he tackled the monumental world-building task that earned widespread critical acclaim.

You can follow Phil on Instagram and Bluesky @philjimenznyc.

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