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This week, Pat and Antonio are joined by artist Mike Choi! We talk about Mike’s epic entry into the comics biz, his early days at Top Cow, and life as a freelance illustrator. We talk about his upcoming creator-owned work, we geek out about comics, and why we love them. We even squeeze in some process talk! Music by Steve Earnhart and Stan Bush!

Mike’s twitter: twitter.com/mikehchoi
Mike’s deviantart: http://michaelchoiart.deviantart.com/
The Sindiecate Art Blog: http://www.thesindiecate.com/
Antonio’s twitter: twitter.com/antoniopcuneo

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This week, Pat talks to Eisner nominated cartoonist Gerry Alanguilan about the current state of comic book inking. We talk about the ins and outs of being an inker in the biz, why inking is important, and why inking seems to be fading away in favor of technology. There’s some process talk, and we geek out about some of our favorite inkers. Plus, we talk about the Philippine comics industry and the indy scene out there! Music by Steve Earnhart and The Youth!

Gerry’s twitter: twitter.com/komikero
Gerry’s blog: gerry.alanguilan.com/
Gerry’s youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/komikero/featured

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This week, Pat goes solo and makes some recommendations! He talks up the X-Men Omnibus by Claremont and Lee vol. 2, Tale of Sand and more! Plus, he answers listener email and comments. Music by Steve Earnhart and Robert Duncan!

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This week, Pat is joined by Marvel’s Ben Morse and Jim Viscardi to talk about THE ROYAL RUMBLE. But first, they talk about the comics and wrestling connection and share some stories of encounters with various wrestlers. Then, we talk about the Royal Rumble and make some predictions. Plus: Christopher Daniels’ grudge with a comic writer?! Learn all this in this week’s special bonus show!

Ben’s twitter: twitter.com/benjmorse
Ben’s blog: http://thecoolkidztable.blogspot.com/
Jim’s twitter: twitter.com/jimviscardi
Arune’s twitter: twitter.com/arune
Marvel website: marvel.com

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This week, Pat chats with 28 Days Later, Northlanders and Thunderbolts illustrator Declan Shalvey. We talk about his career in the comics biz, his influences, some process and more! Plus, we answer some listener questions. Music by Steve Earnhart and Pavement!

Declan’s twitter: twitter.com/declanshalvey
Declan’s blog: http://dshalv.blogspot.com/
The Eclectic Micks blog: http://eclecticmicks.blogspot.com/
Comic Twart: http://www.comictwart.com/

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This week, Pat talks to letterer Clayton Cowles! He shares some insights about the lettering process, and how they’re vital to the storytelling process. We also talk about his origins in the business, how he became part of Virtual Calligraphy, and we talk about his illustration work! Plus, what pisses letterers off?! Find out here. Music by Steve Earnhart and Tegan & Sara.

Clayton’s twitter: twitter.com/claytoncowles
Clayton’s deviantart page: http://misterclayton.deviantart.com/

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This week, Pat chats with illustrator Kalman Andrasofszky. We talk about his career, breaking into the industry, the life of a freelancer and the process behind being a cover artist. We discuss his work on X-23 and his upcoming Irredeemable covers, as well as some old favorites, like his Checkmate work. Music by Steve Earnhart and the Pixies!

Kalman’s twitter: twitter.com/evilkalman
Kalman’s blog: http://iamkalman.blogspot.com

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This week, Pat and Adam talk about everything they’re excited about in 2012. Comics, TV, film and music and more! Plus, we read what listeners are excited about too. Music by Steve Earnhart and Explosions in the Sky.

Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt
Adam’s podcast: comicswillbreakyourheart.tumblr.com