ZINE LOVE - SMALL (PRESS) OAKS

 
Iestyn Pettigrew asked me questions about my influences and inspirations over at Zine Love website.

I mention Peter Bagge, Blade Runner, Bugs Bunny, Comic Books are Burning in Hell, Danger Mouse, Steve Howe, Tim Kelly, Jack Kirby, James Kochalka, The Police, Treehouse, Carol Tyler, and Al Williamson.

Have a look here.

COMIC SCENE THE PODCAST Episode 8

I'm a guest on the latest episode of Comic Scene the Podcast.

In it I talk about The Incredible Hulk Annual 1980, and Soldier's Heart by Carol Tyler. The show was recorded just after I'd had the idea to put together my 1990s comic But a Dream!, so it's nice to have my initial burst of enthusiasm recorded.

Here's information from Phillip Vaughan at the website:

"In this episode I chat to David Robertson who runs Fred Egg Comics, and is a member of the 'That Comic Smell' podcast team. I also chat to Ian Wheeler, current Comic Scene writer, and the creator of the fondly regarded Eagle Flies Again fanzine. Ian has recently been published in Doctor Who Magazine, issue 536. Special guest starring Ian's cat!"

It's online now. Have a listen here.

THAT COMIC SMELL 42 - Fantagraphics ft. Charles Raymond

The new episode of That Comic Smell is now online.

Have a listen here:
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YouTube: tinyurl.com/yajnxcno
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From the web:
“WE TOLD YOU SO!”
We are diving into the truly sublime, the absolute cream of the crop, the comics greatness that is “Fantagraphics” David brings along only a fraction of his vast FG collection to show off. We discuss how some of their collected titles are published in the UK. We each take a turn appreciating the greatness of this legendary comics publisher and all whilst having an incredible special guest…
Yes, we are joined by the ever so talented ‘Charles H Raymond’ Creator of such titles as ‘Death Inc. , Chlorophyll, Dust and so much more that you can find here www.notsotiny.co.uk/index.html
We also explore our opinions on movies these days and a little trip down memory lane via our television nightmares growing up.

This and all the usual comics chat on the only comics podcast to be powered by gas…

That Comic Smell!

Here are some of the titles mentioned:

Peanuts (Collections) (Charles M Schultz)
Hate (Peter Bagge)
Love & Rockets (Hernandez brothers: Gilbert, Jaime, Mario)
Black Hole (Charles Burns)
King (Ho Che Anderson)
Ghost World (Daniel Clowes)
David Boring (Daniel Clowes)
Palestine (Joe Sacco)
Jimmy Corrigan (Chris ware)
My Pretty Vampire (Katie Skelly)
Fante Bukowski (Noah Van Sciver)
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse (Collections) (Floyd Gottfredson)
The End of the Fucking World (Charles Forsman)
Fritz The Cat (Robert Crumb)
Hip-Hop Family Tree (Ed Piskor)
Usagi Yojimbo (Stan Sakai)
The Comics Journal
Eightball (Daniel Clowes)
Acme Novelty Library (Chris Ware)
Real Girl (Various)
Duplex Planet (David Greenberger)
The Job Thing (Carol Tyler)
Frank (Jim Woodring)
Raisin Pie (Ariel Bordeaux, Rick Altergott)
Self Loathing Comics (Aline Kominksy-Crumb, Robert Crumb)
War of the Trenches (Jacques Tardi)
The Nimrod (Lewis Trondheim)"

THAT COMIC SMELL 36: Giant Size 2019 Annual (Bronze Age Top 3)

The new episode of That Comic Smell is now online.

Have a listen at iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube.

From the web:
""Look out Gotham! The Joker’s back in town!"
We're back and bigger than ever! After a large bout of sickness, festive down time and technical problems we come to you with this Bumper Giant Size Episode. We begin by answering some VERY interesting twitter questions from listeners. Which takes us nicely into showing off our Christmas pressies/swag to each other. Some have more than others and we go all out to try and make each other jealous.
If that wasn’t enough for you, we even had a main topic of our Top 3 Bronze Age comics! As we find out though, we barely scratch the surface on such an iconic and defining era in comic history. That doesn’t stop us completely smothering ourselves in bronze-age goodness and sharing some incredible favourites.

This and all the usual comics chat on the only comics podcast that one day would love to be sponsored by a biscuit. I mean I think we eat enough…

That Comic Smell!"

THAT COMIC SMELL 30: 2 Recommendations

The new episode of That Comic Smell is now online. We present two comics recommendations each.

Have a listen at iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube.

From the web:
"We take a little trip back in time with the power of EDITING!!
Yes, we are digging into the archives for this one, recorded back in June before HQ relocated. David, Mike and Tom get together to talk about 2 comic titles that you would recommend to people that aren’t necessarily comics readers. Surprise, Surprise, it’s a nice eclectic round up of comics hidden gems and greats!
There is also a little shout out section before we get into this episode so make sure to check it out.
This and all the usual comics chat on the only comics podcast to have caught a falling star AND put it in their pocket but didn’t save it for a rainy day…
That Comic Smell!"