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This week, Pat welcomes artist Howard Porter to the show. We chat about his beginnings in the industry, and what led him to him to DC and his quintessential run on JLA with writer Grant Morrison. We talk about his brief stint on Marvel’s Fantastic Four, and why he left the comics biz for a period of time, and what got him to go back. Also, we talk about his continuously evolving art style, and a little bit of MMA talk as well. A really fun show, so come and get it!

Howard on twitter: @MrHowardPorter

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This week, Mel Caylo joins Pat as we talk about his life in the comics biz, from Wizard, to Top Cow, Archaia and now Boom Studios. We also chat about Boom’s #ComicsForward campaign, the origin of #MelsBBQ and so much more!

Photo by Pat Loika, design by Chris Maze.

Mel on twitter: @MelCaylo
Boom Studios: www.boomstudios.com

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This week, Pat chats with Stjepan Sejic about his career, from his origins in the business, to his current Top Cow work. We discuss the stories behind Sunstone, Death Vigil, and Ravine. We talk about his art styles, his upcoming run on Rat Queens, his productivity, ‘sex nerds’ and so much more. A really fun chat, so check it out!

Music by the Revengineers and the Eagles of Death Metal. Cover art by Stjepan Sejic, design by Chris Maze.

Stjepan on twitter: @stjepansejic
Stjepan’s deviantart: http://nebezial.deviantart.com/

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Jonathan Hickman makes his long awaited return to the podcast to discuss his current slate of creator owned projects, and his epic run on the Avengers books. We check in on his creative partnership with Ryan Bodenheim and their new project, the Dying and the Dead. We catch up on East of West and the Manhattan Projects, and follow up on Feel Better Now. We then talk about his Avengers work, and of course, Secret Wars! A fun and revealing chat, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and Muse! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Dustin Weaver!

Jonathan on twitter: @JHickman

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This week, Pat shines the spotlight on Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers and New Avengers runs. Joined by Kevin Spooner and Mike Furth, we discuss some of the books’ big moments, our favorite reveals, make guesses on where it’s all going, and so much more! Nearly two hours of geeking out, and a really fun show. HEAVY SPOILERS, though, so be warned!

Music by the Revengineers and Mastodon. Cover art illustrated by Kev Walker and Frank Martin, design by Chris Maze.

Kevin on twitter: @SupernovaShock

Mike on twitter: @thecomicarchive
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This week on Loikamania: Chris Burnham returns! We talk about life after Batman, leaving Chicago for L.A., and the genesis of his newest project with Grant Morrison: Nameless! We also go over the first issue, which is currently out in stores and in Comixology. Plus, find out what Chris is reading these days. A fun show, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and The Art of Noise! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn!

Chris on twitter: @TheBurnham
Chris’ website: http://www.chrisburnham.com/

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This week, Pat chats with illustrator Mahmud Asrar. We talk about his beginnings in the comics biz, his early work on books like Dynamo 5. We talk about his work on the many X-Men titles, including his current stint on All-New X-Men with Brian Michael Bendis. Plus, some process talk! A fun chat, so come and get it!

Cover art by Mahmud Asrar and Marte Gracia, design by Chris Maze. Music by the Revengineers and Weezer.

Mahmud on twitter: @mahmudasrar
Mahmud’s blog: http://mahmudasrar.com/

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This week, Pat chats with Mike Furth, the mastermind behind the much-talked about Marvel Cinematic Universe Omnibus fan edit. We talk about his various flirtations with the comics biz, his website, TheComicArchive.com, and of course, what possessed him into assembling this monstrous Marvel film edit? All this and more in another fun episode of Loikamania!

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This week, Pat chats with editor Lauren Sankovitch. We talk about her beginnings in the comics biz, the comic that made her a fan, working with freelancers, as well as the ups and downs of the job. We also discuss the many projects she was involved with during her tenure at Marvel, and so much more. Plus, some wrestling talk! A fun show, so check it out!

Cover design by Chris Maze.

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This week on Loikamania, we welcome Marvel Studios concept artist Andy Park to the show! We talk about his beginnings in the comics biz, what led him into doing concept art, and working on properties like God of War. Then, we discuss his current work for Marvel Studios, covering his entire tenure there, and what’s coming up. PLUS: discover Pat and Andy’s really, really old connection..

Another fun show, so check it out! Cover illustrated by Andy Park and designed by Chris Maze.

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