
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

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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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
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!
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!
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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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