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Let's Talk Comics

Jim Viscardi
Image Comics
Marvel
Comic Books
Comic Book Industry
Ghost Machine
Creator-Owned Comics
Comics Industry
Exquisite Corpses
Bug Wars
Rook Exodus
Invincible
Geoff Johns
Juni Ba
Robert Kirkman
The Unchosen
Top Cow
Marvel Comics
Storytelling
Comics Creation Process
Lost Fantasy

Comic creator interviews beamed directly into your ears. Learn the ins and out of the comics industry from those trying to break in, are already in, and have been in the business for a while. Host Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image Comics) has over 15 years of experience in the business and is your guide on this journey of inspiration, reflection and motivation for one of the greate... more

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Gary Frank joins the show to celebrate the upcoming GEIGER #25 and discuss how one creator-owned project helped grow into Ghost Machine.

Gary takes us back to his early days at Marvel UK, how he landed The Incredible Hulk, and the beginning of his ... more

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Writer Eliot Rahal and artist Mattia Monaco join the show to talk about CRIMES AGAINST NATURE, their new six-issue Image Comics series about a Hollywood animal trainer, his gorilla best friend, and a crime they didn't commit.

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This week on Let's Talk Comics, writer and filmmaker Che Grayson joins the show to talk about putting one of EXQUISITE CORPSES' most intriguing killers directly into the spotlight, FOX MASK KILLER.

Che talks about discovering comics while attending... more

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This week on Let's Talk Comics, Eisner Award-winning creators Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertram join the show to talk about their latest project together, THE KARMAN BLADE. The two talk about how one fateful email, almost ten years ago, turned into... more

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Che Grayson
Writer of Exquisite Corpses and Fox Mask Killer
Image Comics / Tiny Onion
Episode: Che Grayson Talks Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer & Why She Loves Tales From The Crypt
Darcy Van Poelgeest
Creator of Little Bird, Precious Metal, and The Karman Blade
Poelgeest/artist collaborations with Ian Bertram
Episode: Darcy Van Poelgeest & Ian Bertram Talk Why THE KARMAN BLADE Had to Be Different
Ian Bertram
Illustrator of Little Bird, Precious Metal, and The Karman Blade
Self-employed/creator
Episode: Darcy Van Poelgeest & Ian Bertram Talk Why THE KARMAN BLADE Had to Be Different
Doug Wagner
Creator/writer on Yumi 00Ex and Narco
Image Comics
Episode: Image Comics @ SDCC 2026 - The Future Of Comics
Tyler Boss
Co-creator of Fireborn, Lost Fantasy; artist
Image Comics
Episode: Image Comics @ SDCC 2026 - The Future Of Comics
Skottie Young
Artist, co-creator of I Hate Fairyland
Image Comics
Episode: Image Comics @ SDCC 2026: Artists Unleashed
Daniel Warren Johnson
Artist, creator of Chainkata
Image Comics
Episode: Image Comics @ SDCC 2026: Artists Unleashed
Caspar Wijngaard
Artist, colorist and creator
Image Comics
Episode: Image Comics @ SDCC 2026: Artists Unleashed
Sean Gordon Murphy
Artist, creator of The Last Driver
Image Comics
Episode: Image Comics @ SDCC 2026: Artists Unleashed

Host

Jim Viscardi
Host of the show, guiding interviews and introducing guests; VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Perfect Interview Podcast

    No one does better creator interviews in comics than Jim Viscardi. There are some other incredible podcasts in this space, but I’ve never found myself re-listening to episodes like I do with Let’s Talk Comics.

    Some crazy talented folks on here, and the questions are always insightful, go a little deeper, come from an understand of craft, and are entertaining. If you love comics, and Image Comics are the best, give this a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReadtoChris
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing podcast for fans and creators alike

    And especially for those of us who are aspiring to be both! Very insightful and entertaining questions from an industry mainstay who lets the guests expound on their experience and expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mister choi
    United States8 months ago
  • Exactly What I’ve Been Waiting For

    Let’s Talk Comics has quickly become my most anticipated weekly podcast. Jim is a great interviewer always asking thoughtful inside industry questions with a nice mix of more accessible ones for casual readers as well. With back to back episodes with David Finch and Jason Fabok I finally had to leave a review. The sense of community this show makes me feel like I’m in a private club and everyone is invited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RemyLebeau266
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listen to this podcast

    Let’s talk comics is amazing! Whether you’re new to the comic scene or have been around a while this is a podcast you need to be following. The interviews are great and he dives deep into the creators life’s and how they got where they are now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickBitt36
    United Statesa year ago
  • Honest convos

    I’ve been enjoying this show, but it has NOT been good for my wallet. They keep talking about these comics and I keep wanting to buy them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2649372Dan
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise in-depth creator interviews and thoughtful questions that reveal the craft of making comics.
Guests and host are repeatedly described as knowledgeable and engaging, with a focus on the realities of the industry.

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Che Grayson Talks Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer & Why She Loves Tales From The Crypt
Q: What influences shaped Che's approach to Fox Mask Killer's tone and visuals, especially in relation to Tales From The Crypt and other horror media?
Che and Adam bonded over Tales From The Crypt, horror cinema, and action-oriented influences like Kill Bill and John Wick, which informed their kinetic, stylish approach to movement and brutality while maintaining a strong emotional through-line centered on the daughter and the guild dynamics.
Che Grayson Talks Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer & Why She Loves Tales From The Crypt
Q: How did the room dynamics and the 'bible' and pre-existing material shape the early development of Fox Mask Killer?
Che describes starting from a strong world bible and established oversized issue, then leveraging collaboration in the room to assign roles, break points, and relationships, while keeping Fox Mask and Lady Carolina as focal points and ensuring the narrative could branch and grow within the Exquisite Corpses framework.
Che Grayson Talks Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer & Why She Loves Tales From The Crypt
Q: What was the process like for getting the call to join Exquisite Corpses and how did it feel joining a team with established creators?
Che explains that joining started with an invitation to contribute to a creator-owned, collaborative project, and that the team quickly felt like a family due to James's casting and the shared creative energy, which made the experience empowering and collaborative rather than intimidating.
Darcy Van Poelgeest & Ian Bertram Talk Why THE KARMAN BLADE Had to Be Different
Q: When someone picks up Karman Blade number one, reads it, what are you hoping they take away from it?
Ian hopes readers are compelled to follow Anata's journey, feel the world entice them, and sense the book's willingness to be different and surprising, with each creator bringing something unique to the table that pushes readers to think about what's next.
Image Comics @ SDCC 2026 - The Future Of Comics
Q: What were the big changes in comics from when you started to now?
Horror is no longer seen as un-shippable; distribution and online communities have grown, enabling more experimentation and a hungry audience for new and strange work.

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A deep-dive interview series with prominent comic creators, focusing on craft, world-building, and the creative process behind long-running image- and creator-owned projects. Episodes frequently explore artistic evolution, collaboration, and industry gave-aways like production pipelines, pacing, and balancing scale with intimate storytelling. Notable strengths include sustained, thoughtful questions that pull back the curtain on studio setups, mythic world-building, and the decision-making behind long-form serials. The show stands out for convening veterans and rising stars alike, delivering practical insights for aspiring creators and retailers alike, while maintaining a conversational, mentor-like vibe that fans describe as highly engagin... more

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Recent guests on Let's Talk Comics include:

1. Che Grayson
2. Darcy Van Poelgeest
3. Ian Bertram
4. Doug Wagner
5. Tyler Boss
6. Skottie Young
7. Daniel Warren Johnson
8. Caspar Wijngaard

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