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A Podcast About Nothing... and Everything Dave from West Coast Davengers discusses all things comics, pop culture, movies, music, collecting with a nice dose of everyday life. Mix that up with some great interviews and you've got Direct Edition!

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Legendary artist Geof Darrow joins Dave to discuss Shaolin Cowboy: Stayin' A.I.Live, the latest installment of his cult series from Dark Horse. They discuss some of the amazing artists tapped for variant covers including Peach Momoko, Daniel Warren J... more

Writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory (Chew) join Dave to discuss their new collaboration Ghost Brawler, the Bruiser Edition live on kickstarter now! The two share the blistering writing pace of the series, how the setting draws from the cinemat... more

Superstar Artist Nick Dragotta joins Dave to discuss the breakout success of DC's Absolute Batman. Dragotta shares the project’s Frank Miller-meets-manga blend of influences, his "yes and" collaboration with Scott Snyder, and the bold visual decision... more

Cartoonist Jim Rugg joins Dave to discuss The Marvel Age of Comics: Weapon X, his deep-dive into Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal 1991 Wolverine story, originally serialized in Marvel Comics Presents.

Rugg talks about the project's origin, why he consi... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Rugg
Comics creator, co-founder of Cartoonist Kayfabe, author of The Marvel Age of Comics Weapon X, An Exploration
Bloomsbury (through book project); Cartoonist Kay Fabe
Episode: Jim Rugg's New Book On Wolverine Weapon X - A Deep Dive Into The Marvel Age Of Comics
Alex Pardee
Master artist and creative genius
Dream Bleeder (Harman Projects show)
Episode: Alex Pardee - Bleeding Dreams Onto Canvas, Obsession, & Sam Kieth
Derek Kirk Kim
Creator of The Last Mermaid and Royals; comics artist and animator
Image Comics
Episode: Derek Kirk Kim On Royals & The Last Mermaid - Storytelling, Comics & Loss
Atsushi Kaneko
Japanese mangaka, creator of Search and Destroy and other works
Kaneko's Studio / Various publishers
Episode: Atsushi Kaneko's Search And Destroy : Anger, Punk & Manga (An Interview)
Connor Valentin
Frontman and guitarist for Dissentience
Dissentience
Episode: Connor Valentin Of Dissentience - The Crossroads of Music, Art & Kaiju
Gary Groth
Publisher, founder of Fantagraphics
Fantagraphics
Episode: Fantagraphics Gary Groth 50 Years Of The World's Greatest Cartoonists
Sebastian Bach
Former lead singer of Skid Row, actor, and comic collector
Skid Row
Episode: Sebastian Bach : From Skid Row To The Spider-Man , Sebastian is one of us!
Brett Bean
Cartoonist and creator of D'Orc with Image Comics
Image Comics
Episode: Brett Bean : D'ORC and Dungeon Crawler Carl , A Recipe For Success
Marko Djurdjevic
Comic artist and creator of Orken, founder of SixMoreVodka
Orken / SixMoreVodka
Episode: Marko Djurdjevic : Building The ORKEN Universe After Leaving Marvel Comics

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Dave Angerino
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • GREAT!

    GREAT COMICS PODCAST

    I could say more, but why? Find a creator you dig, and listen to that episode…DO IT RIGHT NOW! This is the comics podcast GEM you haven’t found yet.

    You found it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viva la Evolution!
    United States2 months ago
  • GREAT!

    GREAT COMICS PODCAST

    I could say more, but why? Find a creator you dig, and listen to that episode…DO IT RIGHT NOW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viva la Evolution!
    United States3 months ago
  • The center of the Venn diagram of music, movies, comics, and art

    What I love most about Direct Edition is that it's not solely focused on comics or music or movies - it's focused entirely on the creative people making the art. It illuminates the throughline that ties all of us together: expression through art. Of course, it can manifest through cooking, painting, writing, making music, sequential art, acting, and endless other paths, but the constant is the creative people behind the expression. In the Venn diagram of human creativity, Direct Edition is at th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Derek Nieman
    United States3 months ago
  • For fans of Cartoonist Kayfabe

    Miss Cartoonist Kayfabe? This will fill that gap. Dave really knows his stuff, and his conversations are interesting, deep dives into artists works and careers. It’s fun and informal - recommended, he has great taste!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redpapermen
    Australia6 months ago
  • Dave is my hero

    Dave’s a great interviewer, highly recommend his podcasts, shows, and lives. Dave is my hero, more people should be like him. That is all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KenOnBass
    United States8 months ago

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The host's expertise and taste are frequently highlighted as a standout quality.
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Jim Rugg's New Book On Wolverine Weapon X - A Deep Dive Into The Marvel Age Of Comics
Q: How did Windsor-Smith's approach shape the book's structure and its place in comics history?
Windsor-Smith's approach allowed for a 13-part structure that mirrors the original serialization, emphasizes experimentation with time and visual storytelling, and showcases how precise artistic decisions—like coloring and pacing—can elevate a story into a foundational blueprint for readers and creators alike.
Jim Rugg's New Book On Wolverine Weapon X - A Deep Dive Into The Marvel Age Of Comics
Q: What is this book about, in your own words?
The book analyzes Barry Windsor-Smith's Weapon X as a non-linear, trauma-driven origin that redefines how we read Wolverine's past, while also examining its innovative storytelling, coloring, and the broader influence on Marvel and the comics ecosystem, including serialization, pacing, and the role of the artist's control over page design.
Brett Bean : D'ORC and Dungeon Crawler Carl , A Recipe For Success
Q: What initially inspired the world of D'Orc and its central hook?
Brett explains he reverse-engineered from his own feelings of being an outcast and the desire to combine influences from Conan, fantasy, and classic adventure while avoiding it turning into a self-indulgent project; the result is a character who feels out of place in a medieval setting, which anchors the story and keeps him coming back to write.
Fantagraphics Gary Groth 50 Years Of The World's Greatest Cartoonists
Q: Can you describe the approach to publishing Robert Crumb and what that collaboration looked like?
Crumb's work was pursued through a mix of persistence and leveraging connections; meeting him in person, visiting his studio, and ultimately agreeing to publish extensive Crumb volumes and Tales of Paranoia showed our willingness to champion major underground figures, even when they were wary of outsiders.
Fantagraphics Gary Groth 50 Years Of The World's Greatest Cartoonists
Q: How did Love and Rockets come into the equation, and what did that start
Love and Rockets arrived as a self-published, 32-page feature that blew reviewers away; it became a flagship title for Fantagraphics and symbolized a new era of indie comics, leading to a long-running relationship and a shift in the company's publishing strategy over the next decades.

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What is Direct Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Direct Edition serves as a laid-back deep dive into comics, pop culture, music, and broader creativity, anchored by long-form conversations with creators and artists. Episodes frequently explore career journeys, creative processes, and cross-media projects, from indie comix to film and music, often weaving in personal anecdotes and industry context. The show tends to spotlight collaboration, creator-owned work, and the realities of making art in a shifting media landscape, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and a strong sense of community around comics and culture. A standout trait is the host's conversational, fan-friendly approach that invites both seasoned fans and newcomer... more

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Recent guests on Direct Edition include:

1. Jim Rugg
2. Alex Pardee
3. Derek Kirk Kim
4. Atsushi Kaneko
5. Connor Valentin
6. Gary Groth
7. Sebastian Bach
8. Brett Bean

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