
Sit down with BJ KICKS, host of Comics Are Dope on YouTube, as we talk comics with some of your favorite creators and online personalities.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Bj puts together wonderfully thoughtful interviews with some of the best creators in the industry. I especially enjoyed the conversation with Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Morgan Hampton, Greg Weissman, and Sweeney Boo. Looking forward to more.
Excellente. Fantastic interviewing and excellent guests. Keep up the great work.
Love this podcast! Fan of the YouTube show and great to have access to the podcast for when I’m at work.
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This show centers on in-depth conversations with comics creators, writers, and industry figures across indie and mainstream publishing. Episodes frequently explore IP development, licensing, adaptation across media, and the realities of creator-owned work, from Kickstarter campaigns to convention storytelling. Listeners get behind-the-scenes insights into editorial processes, collaboration dynamics, and the practicalities of releasing licensed properties, along with personal career journeys, creative philosophies, and nostalgic influences that shape contemporary comics. A notable through-line is how established and emerging creators navigate licensing, multimedia projects, and fan engagement while maintaining creative autonomy.
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