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Nerdist Comics Panel

The Writers Panel creator and host Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join the Resistance; Deadpool v Gambit; Death Be Damned; Thrilling Adventure Hour) interviews comic book professionals about the business and process of writing comic books. Plus, round-table conversations around characters, themes, and topics of interests to comics creators in which Ben is joined by a rotating collection of friends and co-hosts including Heath Corson (Bizarro; Scream), Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (The 100; Batgirl and the Birds of Prey), Adam Beechen (Transformers), Len Wein (creator of Wolverine), and others.
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Now displaying: 2017
Dec 13, 2017

Heath Corson (Justice League Action) chats with Jason Inman (DC All Access, Geek History Lesson) and Ashley V. Robinson (Redshirt Diaries, Geek History Lesson) about how to put together a comic pitch, the pros and cons of Kickstarter and their new all-ages steampunk comic JUPITER JET -- In stores now! 

Dec 6, 2017

The exciting conclusion to Heath Corson's (Justice League Action) conversation with Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock, Fatman on Batman) as they cover the secret history of Fatman on Batman, the long awaited revival of Genius and everything Marc can reveal about Castle Rock. Part Two of Two. 

Nov 29, 2017

Heath Corson (Justice League Action) deep dives into the secret origin of Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock, Fatman on Batman) as they chart the bon vivant's ascent from journalist to comic book writer to television writer to podcast royalty.  Part One of Two. 

Nov 15, 2017
Superstar storyteller Howard Chaykin sits down with Adam Beechen to share his opinions - and Howard has MANY opinions - on his controversial book 'The Divided States of Hysteria,' on the portrayal (or not) of heroism in his work, on the unfathomable underrated-ness of artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, on Adam's hair, and on a zillion other topics. Oh, and he shows off his singing voice, too.
Nov 8, 2017

Heather Antos in conversation with Ramon Gil. Heather discusses how she got her start in comics and how it lead to becoming an editor at Marvel. 

'Maz Kanata' by Tony Thaxton

Nov 1, 2017

Nick Dragotta (East of West), Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Dustin Nguyen (Descender), Marc Bernardin (Genius), Amy Reeder (Rocket Girl), and Greg Hinkle (Black Cloud) are some of the best storytellers around. Their stories are hilarious, wrenching, exciting, and heart-breaking in equal measure. These creators make the kinds of comics you love to read, and they'll share their tips and techniques in this can't-miss panel.

 

Oct 25, 2017

Filip Sablik (President of Publishing and Marketing; BOOM Studios) Ben Blacker (Death Be Damned), Liz Prince (Coady and The Creepies), Dennis Hopeless (WWE), Matt Kindt (Grass Kings), and Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief; BOOM Studios) discuss their work with BOOM Studios.

"Creepies R Go" by Danny Bailey & Liz Prince

Oct 18, 2017

Holly Conrad (Commander Holly), Matthew Loux (The Time Museum), Box Brown (Andre The Giant: Life and Legend, Retrofit Comics), and Ben Blacker (Death Be Damned, Star Wars: Join The Resistance) discuss the differences, benefits, and pitfalls of working digitally and analog. Moderated by Graeme McMillan (The Hollywood Reporter).

Oct 11, 2017

Ben Blacker (Join The Resistance; Escape from Vodran), Christian Blauvelt (Star Wars Made Easy), Cullen Bunn (Star Wars: Darth Maul), Christie Golden (Battlefront II: Inferno Squad), Claudia Gray (Star Wars: Bloodline), Jarrett Krosoczka (Star Wars Jedi Academy: A New Class), Beth Revis (Star Wars: Rebel Rising), Cavin Scott (Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space), Landry Walker (Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume 1) discuss their passion for the Star Wars universe. Moderated by Michael Siglain (Lucasfilm Creative Director of Publishing).

 

Oct 4, 2017

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) and Adam Beechen (Transformers: Robots in Disguise) to talk about his new graphic novel, Mycroft Holmes.

Sep 27, 2017

Jarrett Krosoczka (Star Wars Jedi Academy: The Force Over Sleeps), Ben Blacker & Ben Acker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance), and moderator Cecil Castellucci (Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure) discuss writing for the Star Wars Universe.

Recorded at the LA Times Festival of Books, April 22, 2017.

"Jabba The Hutt" by Tony Thaxton

 

Sep 20, 2017

Cecil Castellucci (Shade, The Changing Girl, Soupy Leaves Home), Matt Phelan (Snow White: A Graphic Novel), and Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, The Stone Heart) discuss the differences in writing for the graphic novel format. Moderated by Lee Wind (I’m Here. I’m Queer. What The Hell Do I Read?)

Recorded at the LA Times Festival of Books, April 22, 2017.

"Iceman" by Cecil Seaskull/Nerdy Girl

 

Sep 13, 2017

Len Wein was the creator of dozens of characters, the writer of hundreds of comics, and the editor of even more. He was also our friend. In the wake of Len's passing this past Sunday, Ben Blacker, Adam Beechen, and Heath Corson return to the studio where they spent so many hours listening to Len's stories and talking comics to reminisce about what Len meant to comics and to them personally.

Sep 6, 2017

Welcome to the Nightmare as Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) summons Alice Cooper, the dark prince of rock to discuss music, vaudeville, theatrical stunts gone awry, Wayne’s World 25th anniversary and... Burt Bacharach?  Recorded at Emerald City Comic Con, March 3, 2017.

 

Aug 30, 2017

Celebrating Will Eisner and comics in general with James Tynion IV (Detective Comics; The Woods), Ben Blacker & Ben Acker (Death Be Damned; Star Wars: Join The Resistance), Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly (Hacktivist; Batman & Robin Eternal), and Megan Hutchison (Rockstars; Will O’ the Wisp). Moderated by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (The 100, Batgirl and The Birds of Prey).

Recorded at the Pasadena City Library on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

Aug 23, 2017

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) talks to Myke Cole about his years working in the intelligence community, his love of fantasy, and his writing process.

Recorded at Emerald City Comic Con, March 3, 2017.

 

Aug 16, 2017

Ben Blacker (Death Be Damned) moderates a panel with Boom Studios editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon, managing editor Bryce Carlson, and creators John Allison (Giant Days), Jackie Ball (Goldie Vance), Dan Mora (Klaus), David F. Walker (War for The Planet of The Apes), Felipe Smith (All-New Ghost Rider).

 

Aug 9, 2017

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) and Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) are joined by David F. Walker (Powerman & Iron Fist, Occupy Avengers) and Shea Fontana (Wonder Woman, DC Super Hero Girls) to talk about working with Marvel and DC, writing ahead of schedule, writing for different media, and more.

Recorded at Emerald City Comic Con, March 3, 2017.

 

Aug 2, 2017

Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) and Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) are joined by Scott Snyder (Batman, Wytches) and Ron Marz (Doctor Strange and The Secret Defenders) to discuss their start, why they enjoy working in comics, creator-owned comics, and more.

Feb 1, 2017

Host Heath Corson (Detective Chimp, Justice League Action) beams up Trevor Roth COO/President of Development of Roddenberry Entertainment to chat about their new comic series Days Missing, super hero brand management, character authenticity in the eye of reboots and, of course, everything he can spill about the upcoming Star Trek Discovery (Spoiler: Not much). Today's theme is a lounge version of the 60's Star Trek Theme (originally titled "Where No Man Has Gone Before") written by Alexander Courage.

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