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Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club: The Interviews

Comix Experience
Agent Cupcake
James Robinson
Carmopolis
Punk'n Heads
Hilo
Fustuk
The Goon
Comix Experience
Nick Bertozzi
Starman
Welcome To the Maynard
Judd Winick
Graphic Novels

Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at www.graphicnovelclub.com/start

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit comixexperience.com/graphic-novel-club /// Youtube Version: youtu.be/XEJ5jJRsM8g /// Synopsis: Sometimes life doesn’t pan out the way you thought.That’s a lesson... more

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit comixexperience.com/graphic-novel-club /// Youtube Version of this episode: youtu.be/QYoV-KUx2ms /// Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Katah Fustukian has always felt... more

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Dave Baker
Comic book creator and writer/artist on Punk'N Heads
Punk'N Heads (with Nicole Goux)
Episode: DAVE BAKER and NICOLE GOUX for PUNK'N HEADS
Nicole Goux
Comic book writer/artist on Punk'N Heads
Punk'N Heads (with Dave Baker)
Episode: DAVE BAKER and NICOLE GOUX for PUNK'N HEADS
Judd Winick
Cartoonist and author of Hilo series
Hilo/D C Comics
Episode: JUDD WINICK for HILO PRESENTS: THE MIGHTY
Robert Apelian
Author of Fustuk
Penguin Random House (publisher)
Episode: ROBERT APELIAN for FUSTUK
Eric Powell
Creator of The Goon; graphic novelist and artist
Dark Horse Comics
Episode: ERIC POWELL for GOON: THEM THAT WON'T STAY DEAD
Lauren Davis
Co-writer/artist on Agent Cupcake
Triple Dream Comics
Episode: LAUREN DAVIS, MEL HILARIO & KATIE LONGUA for AGENT CUPCAKE
Mel Hilario
Co-writer/artist on Agent Cupcake
Triple Dream Comics
Episode: LAUREN DAVIS, MEL HILARIO & KATIE LONGUA for AGENT CUPCAKE
Katie Longua
Character designer and artist for Agent Cupcake
Triple Dream Comics
Episode: LAUREN DAVIS, MEL HILARIO & KATIE LONGUA for AGENT CUPCAKE
Gus Gordon
Author/illustrator of Into the Wilderness
Self-published through Hubcolon (publisher)
Episode: GUS GORDON for INTO THE BEWILDERNESS

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Brian Hibbs
Host of the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club show, guiding in-depth creator interviews and discussions about publishing and craft.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • I love it

    Thank you so much for interviewing My favorite webtoon artist it was very nice to listen to

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Guest insights are consistently practical and entertaining, helping listeners understand the nuts-and-bolts of making comics.
The host keeps conversations focused on process, which is valuable for aspiring creators and collaborators.
Interviews showcase a strong depth of craft and industry context, not just career highlights.
Episodes often feel like a masterclass in comics production and storytelling.

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JAMES ROBINSON for WELCOME TO THE MAYNARD
Q: What have you learned about collaborating with artists like Jay Collins?
He credits the collaborative process for adding whimsy and depth to the book, with Jay's input expanding the world in ways Robinson could not have anticipated alone.
JAMES ROBINSON for WELCOME TO THE MAYNARD
Q: How did Welcome To The Maynard come to be, and why San Francisco?
Robinson describes the initial idea for a magical hotel and choosing a city he knows well; San Francisco provided the right atmosphere and historical texture for the book's themes and visuals.
JAMES ROBINSON for WELCOME TO THE MAYNARD
Q: Why did you choose comics as a primary medium of expression and storytelling?
Robinson discusses comics' ability to combine words and static images to create a resonant, addictive storytelling experience, highlighting how the form rewards readers who engage actively with panels and pacing.
LAUREN DAVIS, MEL HILARIO & KATIE LONGUA for AGENT CUPCAKE
Q: How long did it take from pitching to getting drawn, and how did scheduling work withKatie's availability?
The pitching began in summer 2021, with drawing starting after a year or so; Katie's schedule was a key factor, and the team adjusted timelines to February 2025 for completion, showing how flexible planning is in multi-creator projects.
GUS GORDON for INTO THE BEWILDERNESS
Q: What were the biggest challenges in moving from picture books to a graphic novel length, and how did the editing process shape the final book?
The author discusses the year-and-a-half to two-year scripting/editing cycle, the need to expand scenes to fill pages, and learning to balance text with dynamic visuals to keep younger readers engaged.

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A long-running interview series centered on creator-driven comics, spanning indie and mainstream projects. Episodes typically feature in-depth conversations with writers, artists, and editors about craft, collaboration, publishing journeys, and the realities of making graphic novels. Listeners gain practical insights into scripting, pacing, page design, production workflows, and how editors, publishers, and retailers shape a finished work. A standout pattern is the emphasis on human storytelling behind comics, with many guests sharing origin stories, cross-media considerations, and reflections on the evolving comics landscape. The format tends to be candid, behind-the-scenes, and ideas-forward, making it a strong pick for aspiring creators,... more

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