Steve Englehart Gets To The Point Man

Download The MP3 here [audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/wordballoon/WBsteveenglehart0310.mp3] On this episode, writer Steve Englehart joins us to talk about his two novels out from Tor Books, The Point Man & The Long Man, a political intrigue/mens adventure/fantasy series featuring the immortal hero Max August. We talk about the similarities and differences of this take pn magic in the "real world" compared to his work on doctor strange. We also talk about Captain America comapring Steve's 1970s secret Empire/Watergate story, and the flap over the Teabaggers in Ed Brubaker's Cap 602. Steve also gives us something to think about as he compares the unpublished third chapter of his and Marshal Rogers Batman: Dark Detective story and some of the plot details in the film Batman: The Dark Knight. Interesting views from Englehart.

A Call To Gotham With Jeremy Haun

Download The MP3 Here [audio http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBjeremyhaun0310.mp3] Jeremy Haun is back to talk about the Bat-verse. From his work on Manhunter the Co Feature Of Streets Of Gotham , to his upcoming run on Detective with David Hine, Haun gives us the lowdown on what's coming up for Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne . Plus we talk about the Top Cow series Bezerker, and Haun's 2010 convention plans which include the debut of his deluxe sketchbook PORTAL, looking back at his last 10 years, featuring his work with DC Marvel, Oni Image , Wildstorm & more. Follow the link above for details on the skecthbook, including a deal on how to get the limited hardcover editon, featuring an exclusive original Haun sketch!

Special Report With Vanetta Rogers: DC's NEW MGT TEAM

Download The MP3 Here [audio http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBvanetarogers0210.mp3] On this episode of the word balloon podcast, Vaneta Rogers of Newsarama joins me to discuss the current big picture subjects that are part of the current comics news cycle. The conversation centers around the management announcements by DC Entertainment , but expands to include all of the comic publishers and how they are reacting to the burgeoning digital comics market, on I-pads smart phones and PSPs. Plus we talk about the slate of comic based films to be released later this year., and re-address the first full decade of the comic film genre

SHAZAM! Art Franco and Norton Shake It Up, With One Magic Word,.

Download The MP3 here [audio http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBShazam0210.mp3] The creative team behind Billy Batson & the Magic Of Shazam joins in for a great conversation about Captain Marvel, and what makes him and his family great. This week in issue #13, writers Art Baltazar & Franco Aureliani are joined by new ongoing artist Mike Norton , and promise to shake up the status quo of the book. In fact DC has already released this upcoming cover to issue #15 Looks like everyone's favorite Jr, might be switiching sides? You'll hear about that coming issue, and more! Plus we talk about the great work Art & Franco do each month on Tiny Titans , with a look at last week's issue #25 featuring Superboy, co-written by Geoff Johns, and more stories to come.

Ben Templesmith Talks Choker Digital Comics And More

Download the mp3 here [audio http://cdn4.libsyn.com/wordballoon/WBbentemplesmith0210.mp3] Insightful conversation with the artist about his new book from Image, Choker, written by Ben McCool. Templesmith feels fans of FELL, his series with Warren Ellis will enjoy some of the similarities of this series, but also talks about the differences. We also talk about the prrsent and future of digital comics, and some of the things that Ben has done, and the adaptations of previous works, like Wormwood, and Groom Lake .