Category Archives: Loikamania!

Loikamania 239: Mitch Gerads

Episode 239 Mitch Gerads

Pat chats with illustrator Mitch Gerads, talking about his beginnings in the comics industry. We talk about his work on The Activity for Image Comics, his run on the Punisher for Marvel, and his current work for Sheriff of Babylon for Vertigo. Another fun show, so check it out!

Mitch’s website: http://www.mitchgerads.com/
Mitch on twitter: @mitchgerads

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 238: Picks And Recs

Episode 238 Picks and RecsThe Pat, Tini and Mike show returns as we chat about the first half of Jessica Jones, the Civil War trailer, DK 3: The Master Race, and so much more! A fun chat, so give it a listen!

Tini on twitter: @TiniHoward
Tini’s tumblr: http://tinihoward.tumblr.com/

Mike on twitter: @thecomicarchive
TheComicArchive.com

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 237: GHOST RACERS with Smith and Gedeon

Episode 237 Ghost RacersThis week: Pat is joined by Felipe Smith and Juan Gideon to talk GHOST RACERS! We chat about the collaborative process behind the book, as well as some of the inner workings of the story. We also go over some of our favorite bits from the story and what’s next for both Felipe and Juan. A fun show, so check it out!

Cover art by Juan Gedeon and Tamra Bonvillain, design by Chris Maze.

Felipe on twitter: @felipetweeters
Felipe on tumblr: felipesmithart.tumblr.com

Juan on twitter: @juan_gedeon
Juan’s deviantart portfolio: juantomajok.deviantart.com

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 236: Skelton Crew Studio

Episode 236 Skeleton Crew Studios

This week, Pat chats with Israel Skelton and Jarrett Melendez of Skelton Crew Studios! We chat about the business of creating replica props and toys, building relationships with their clients and licensors, and we talk about the stuff that we’re into. A really fun chat and a glimpse of a different side of the comics biz.

Skelton Crew Studio: http://skeltoncrewstudio.com

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 235: Cullen Bunn

Episode 235 Cullen BunnThis week, Pat chats with writer Cullen Bunn. We go over his career in comics, from Oni Press’ The Damned and The Sixth Gun, to the upcoming Uncanny X-Men. We spend time talking about writing characters of questionable morals, co-writing comics with CM Punk, and tease some X-Men.

A fun show, so check it out!

Music by the Revengineers and Explosions in the Sky. Cover art by Greg Land, design by Chris Maze.

Cullen on twitter: @cullenbunn
Cullen’son tumblr: cullenbunn.tumblr.com

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 234: Sam Humphries

Episode 234 Sam Humphries

This week, Pat catches up with writer Sam Humphries! We talk about his experience helming a Marvel crossover event, crafting the worlds of Planet Hulk and Star-Lord, and of course, his return to creator-owned comics with Citizen Jack. Plus, we talk cosplay, and so much more in this new episode of Loikamania! (Don’t forget to pick up Citizen Jack, out now!)

Cover photo by Pat Loika, design by Chris Maze.

Sam’s website: samhumphries.com
Sam’s twitter: @samhumphries

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 233: Collected Talk

Episode 233 Collected TalkWe are BACK! This week, Pat and good friend Bryan Lipsitz of the Aisle of the Damned podcast chat about collected editions. We run the gamut across the different formats from all the publishers, and we list some of our favorites, and our approach to collecting these editions. A fun chat, so check it out!

Bryan on twitter: @XanderHarris
http://www.movienoise.com/aisle/

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 232: Picks and Recs

Episode 232 Picks and Recs

Pat is joined once more by Mike and Tini and we talk about what we’re reading! We talk about a whole bunch of comics, including Drive from IDW, He-Man: The Eternity War, DC’s Bombshells, Magneto, Descender, Grindhouse, Secret Wars: Secret Love, Invincible, and so much more!

Tini on twitter: @TiniHoward
Tini’s tumblr: http://tinihoward.tumblr.com/

Mike on twitter: @thecomicarchive
TheComicArchive.com

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 231: Eric Canete

Episode 231 Eric Canete

This week: the long-awaited return of Eric Canete! We catch up on many things, including launching a creator-owned book in RunLoveKill, keeping in schedule and maintaining a social media presence. We also chat about conventions and Eric’s foray into art collecting. A fun show, so come and get it!

Cover image by Eric Canete and Leonardo Olea, design by Chris Maze.

Eric on instagram: @EricCanete
Eric on twitter: @EricCanete

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Loikamania 230: Susan Fair of Sideshow Collectibles

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If you know me, then you know how much I love Sideshow Collectibles. This week, I’m joined by Sideshow’s social media master, Susan Fair. We talk about her love of comics, and how she got into the hobby. We then chat about her work at Sideshow, and her experiences with their fans. Plus: an appreciation for 90’s X-Men!

Come join us, won’t you?

Loikamania theme by The Revengineers.

Cover photo by Pat Loika, design by Chris Maze.

Sideshow on twitter: @collectsideshow
On Instagram: @sideshowcollectibles
Sideshowtoy.com

Pat on twitter: @patloika
Pat on Instagram: @patloika
About.me/patloika