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Robots From Tomorrow!

Robots From Tomorrow
Copra
Comics
Crisis On Infinite Earths
Asian Comics
Manga
Heroescon
Lettering
Hans Vogel Is Dead
DC Comics
Justice League Unlimited
Comica
Comics Preservation
Comic Anthologies
Image Comics
World War II
Baltimore Comic Con
Avery Hill Publishing
Multiversity Comics
Drafted
Global Comics Culture

A comix podcast coming to you from somewhere in the multiverse. Stay safe and enjoy your funny books.

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Greg welcomes comics historian/curator Paul Gravett back to the show to discuss his QUEER AS COMICS exhibit at the newly opened Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in London. Paul goes deep into not only the exhibit's Tom of Finland origins, but th... more

Aditya Bidikar came onto the show to talk about the first issue of his mainstream comics writing debut, In Your Skin, from Image Comics. Now that the Bollywood body horror identity and parasociality exploration In Your Skin has reached its conclusion... more

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Sierra Barnes returns to the show to discuss the next collection of her antifascist fairy tale webcomic Hans Vogel is Dead. She details her webcomic-to-print workflow, frequently intense production pace, delays, and outlining Volume 3 amid uncertaint... more

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(Originally published on January 26, 2023)

Sierra Barnes is a cartoonist whose work combines such varied influences as history, folk lore, mythology, fascism, anti-fascism, war, and foxes that might not actually be foxes. Her webcomic exploration ... more

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One of the benefits of doing a show for as long as I've done this is not only meeting and talking to new folks, but checking back in with previous guests to see what they've been up to since we last talked. Today's episode is one of the catching up v... more

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Hazel Newlevant is a Brooklyn-based cartoonist known for creating and editing comics about queer history, bisexuality, polyamory, and reproductive rights. Their cartoonist CV highlights start off with the Xeric Grant-funded mini comic Ci Vediamo in 2... more

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Going into the 2024 US presidential election, a group of close to 50 comic book creators got together and put out the STOP PROJECT 2025 webcomic -- a non-fiction anthology that broke down the 900-page conservative wishlist that was Project 2025's MAN... more

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Readers go to the comic shop to get their comics, but the road those comics take from the creator's drawing tables to the shops has changed a lot in the last 100 years or so. Greg talked with documentary filmmaker Wes Eastin back in February about th... more

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Recent Guests

Sierra Barnes
Cartoonist and writer of Hans Vogel Is Dead
Hans Vogel Is Dead, Dark Horse Comics
Episode: Sierra Barnes on HANS VOGEL IS DEAD v1
Chris Schweitzer
Cartoonist and creator of Outlaw's Apprentice
Self-published through Kickstarter; artist for The Crogan Adventures and other works
Episode: Chris Schweizer on OUTLAW'S APPRENTICE
Hazel Newlevant
Brooklyn-based cartoonist
Independent comics creator
Episode: Hazel Newlevant on QUEER AND HOW WE GOT HERE: A (PERSONAL) HISTORY
Dan Cassino
Political commentator and professor, Stop Project 2025 contributor
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Episode: Greg Pak and Dr. Dan Cassino on STOP PROJECT 2025
Greg Pak
Comics writer and Stop Project 2025 contributor
Self-employed / Comics industry
Episode: Greg Pak and Dr. Dan Cassino on STOP PROJECT 2025
Chris Anderson
CEO of Power Pulp Comics Collective
Power Pulp Comics Collective
Episode: Chris Anderson and Corrine Halbert on POWER PULP COMICS
Corinne Halbert
Cartoonist and member of Power Pulp
Power Pulp Comics Collective
Episode: Chris Anderson and Corrine Halbert on POWER PULP COMICS
Josh Dysart
Writer known for GOODNIGHT PARADISE and UNKNOWN SOLDIER
TKO Studios / Vertigo / Bad Idea
Episode: Josh Dysart on GOODNIGHT PARADISE and UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Sydney Halpern
historical sociologist from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Halpern + Faste on INFECTED FOR SCIENCE

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Greg
Host of Robots From Tomorrow, central figure guiding conversations with comics creators and industry professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • You know

    A comics podcast spoiled by people repeating the words “you know” again & again to the point it becomes unbearable

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    1
    MF ADAM
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great banter

    Very enjoyable banter about comics coming out with more of an indie spin

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longbourder
    United States11 years ago
  • Most Excellent

    I have been listening for the last 4 or 5 months and very much enjoy their weekly pull list and monthly Previews podcasts. Very knowledgeable and have a passion for the genre. Highly recommended to anyone who buys new comics regularly or who wants to follow along with a Previews catalog and learn some great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pviles
    United States11 years ago
  • A must-listen for serious comic fans

    Come here to find rangy and informed discussion of comics. There are so many comics podcasts. The ones that cover mainstream comics can sometimes be trite. On the other hand, the more indie oriented podcasts are sometimes esoteric or pretentious. Others can get myopic about creators, the industry, the craft. These guys kind of do it all, but do it with substance, depth, and sophistication, while just being two accessibly low key guys. They'll expound on a deep back catalogue of big-2 knowledge... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paulflai
    United States11 years ago
  • Love the Pull Lists!!

    As a casual comic reader, these Pull List podcasts are a great source for finding the must-read stories from the vast forests of titles available in the comics multiverse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mwalls73
    United States13 years ago

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Indie-focused with strong pull lists and Previews coverage, not just hype.
Two hosts balance big-2 knowledge with indie discoveries, accessible to fans.
A comics podcast with depth, substance, and a wide range of topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

IN YOUR SKIN: The Exit Interview
Q: How did the visual approach evolve from Issue 1 to later issues?
They shifted from straightforward dialogue-driven pages to more nuanced, pose-based storytelling that emphasizes acting, gesture, and the psychological state of the characters, aided by long collaborative conversations about how to stage scenes.
Sierra Barnes on HANS VOGEL IS DEAD v2
Q: How has the real world influenced Volume 3 so far, given recent political and social events?
She indicates that current events and personal experiences in the DC area have informed Volume 3's themes, leading to a more cautious but still hopeful approach to exploring power, leadership, and societal structures, while remaining committed to the core arc of Hans's personal growth.
Sierra Barnes on HANS VOGEL IS DEAD v2
Q: What's the balance like between your own creative control and collaboration with writers/editors?
Barnes describes a spectrum from writer-driven collaboration to editor-driven feedback, emphasizing that both editors and writers provide valuable dopamine and validation, but editors keep the project on track while writers push for thematic exploration and character development.
Sierra Barnes on HANS VOGEL IS DEAD v2
Q: Do you agree that horror can be the most practical genre for engaging with real-world issues today?
Sierra argues that horror is practical because it offers visceral engagement and catharsis while allowing readers to process real-world anxieties, suggesting that if a genre can both entertain and illuminate social issues, it can be highly effective in contemporary storytelling. She also notes that other genres can be practical too, depending on how they address responsibility and social context.
Greg Pak and Dr. Dan Cassino on STOP PROJECT 2025
Q: How did you balance conveying a lot of information in a four-page comic, and what storytelling choices helped it land?
We relied on pairing factual captions with strong visuals, focusing on concrete, visual themes (like evictions, detentions, and policy impacts) and using color strategically to highlight danger, while keeping the text tightly integrated with images to maximize emotional resonance without sacrificing clarity.

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A comics-focused interview show that centers on craft, process, and publishing in indie and mainstream graphic storytelling. Recent episodes highlight deep-dive conversations with writers, artists, letterers, and editors about their latest projects, creative workflows, and the ways comics intersect with history, culture, and politics. Listeners gain practical insights into collaboration, lettering, self-publishing, Kickstarter mechanics, and the evolving distribution landscape, alongside thoughtful discussions on representation, audience interpretation, and the responsibilities of portraying sensitive topics. The format tends to blend long-form storytelling with behind-the-scenes detail, making it a strong fit for aspiring creators, publish... more

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Recent guests on Robots From Tomorrow! include:

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3. Hazel Newlevant
4. Dan Cassino
5. Greg Pak
6. Chris Anderson
7. Corinne Halbert
8. Josh Dysart

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