Rob sits down with comic creator Kevin Krull to discuss his debut graphic novel Timewise, the creative process, and the unique challenges of indie publishing. Kevin shares the inspiration behind Timewise, a 140-page graphic novel exploring what might happen if you met your future self… and didn’t like what you saw.

From building the story’s emotional core to navigating Kickstarter and indie comics, this episode is packed with insights for comic fans, writers, and creators alike.

🎯 Support TIMEWISE on Kickstarter
👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/guerrillapublishing/timewise

Kevin Krull is a Chicago-based cartoonist born in 1983. He grew up in Lemont, Illinois, and still lives there with his wife and two kids. Timewise is his debut graphic novel, blending heartfelt storytelling with mind-bending time travel.

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Matthew Hansel on Classic Characters & Cartooning Craft

In this episode of Alley Chats, we sit down with acclaimed cartoonist Matthew Hansel, whose pen has breathed new life into some of the most iconic characters in animation history. From Underdog to Casper the Friendly Ghost, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Tennessee Tuxedo, and even the Pink Panther, Hansel’s work blends deep respect for vintage charm with modern-day artistry.

Whether you're an animation buff, a lifelong comics fan, or just love pop culture nostalgia, this episode will take you behind the ink with one of the genre’s most passionate artists.

Matt Hansel is a professional cartoonist and illustrator who has drawn beloved characters like Rocky and Bullwinkle, Underdog, Casper, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, and more. His clean, expressive linework and flair for retro-modern style pay homage to both his subjects and his artistic heroes.

Influenced by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists Dick Locher and Jeff MacNelly, as well as comic legends Neal Adams and Jim Aparo, Hansel brings a blend of vintage flair and dynamic storytelling to his work.

📩 For commissions or freelance work, contact him at: matthewphansel@gmail.com

📸 Instagram: @matthewhansel

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Black Mirror Enters the Graphic Novel Multiverse with Neil Gibson

In this crossover episode of Alley Chats and Go Fund This, Rob interviews Neil Gibson, acclaimed writer and mastermind behind the latest twisted project from Twisted Comics: the official Black Mirror: USS Callister graphic novel, now crowdfunding on Kickstarter!

🚀 Based on the fan-favorite episode from the Emmy Award-winning anthology series created by Charlie Brooker, USS Callister takes a sharp, satirical look at toxic escapism, digital identity, and unchecked power. Now, it’s being brought to life in graphic novel form by Gibson and artist Silvano Beltramo, with mind-bending covers by Butcher Billy.

👾 Whether you’re a longtime Black Mirror fan or just discovering its eerie brilliance, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Check out Twisted Comics at twistedcomics.co.uk/ for all of Neil's comics!

ABOUT Black Mirror: USS Callister

Step inside the official BLACK MIRROR graphic novels, brought to you by the aptly twisted indie publisher, Twisted Comics, and discover humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations, and more waiting within these mind-bending tales. Adapting the work of one of the most groundbreaking television shows of the 21st century, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones's flagship series will take flight in this first episode-to-graphic novel adaptation - USS Callister - in the trusted hands of acclaimed writer Neil Gibson and artist Silvano Beltramo, and all-new series covers from Butcher Billy.

Prepare, for our first stop, to enter the most immersive gaming experience in years: Infinity, from Callister Inc.

Start game.

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In this spine-tingling episode of Alley Chats, we dive into the unexplained with Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater, co-hosts of the Monsters Lounge Podcast. With a passion for folklore, cryptids, UFOs, and all things Fortean, Jeni and Tressa bring heart, humor, and deep curiosity to the world of the paranormal.

We explore:

• The origins and evolution of Monsters Lounge Podcast

• Personal stories of paranormal fascination

• What it means to investigate the unknown with skepticism and joy

• Favorite cryptid encounters, alien theories, and Fortean tales

• Why this podcast is building a loyal and spooky-loving audience

Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal fan or just cryptid-curious, this episode is a fun, thoughtful deep dive into the mysteries that keep us looking beyond the veil.

• Jeni Monroe has a lifelong fascination with the natural world, myth, and folklore.

• Tressa Slater has always gazed upward, driven by a quest to understand what lies beyond the stars.

Together, they host the Monsters Lounge Podcast — where curiosity meets the creepy, and no topic is too weird to explore. From Bigfoot to aliens, shadow people to secret government coverups, they cover it all with humor, insight, and a shared love of the unknown.

• 🌍 Website: monstersloungepodcast.com

• 🔗 All Links: linktr.ee/monsterslounge

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In this episode of Alley Chats, we dive into the zine scene with rising comics talent Moritz Junker, a young cartoonist and passionate self-publisher from Milwaukee. Moritz shares the origin story of his comic journey — from making zines at age 14 to becoming the artist in residence at Lion’s Tooth, Milwaukee’s alt-comic and book haven.

Whether you're a fan of indie comics, a zinester yourself, or just love stories of young creators doing the work, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

🌐 Website: junkercomics.com
📸 Instagram: @moritz_junker

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On this episode of Alley Chats, we welcome the multi-hyphenate creative Patrick Hickey Jr. — a writer, professor, journalist, voice actor, and the driving force behind Legacy Comix. From crafting gritty indie comics like Condrey and Brooklyn Bleeds to voicing iconic characters like the Phone Guy in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Macho Man Randy Savage in WrestleQuest, Patrick brings passion and perspective to every project.

We discuss:

• The founding of Legacy Comix and its mission in indie publishing

• How Patrick blends journalism and storytelling in his work

• His journey into voice acting for games and animation

• Advice for aspiring writers, creators, and media professionals

Whether you're a fan of comic books, gaming, or voiceover work, Patrick shares incredible insights on what it takes to make a lasting mark in multiple creative fields.

Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communications and Director of the Journalism Program at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY. He also serves as Chairman of the CUNY Journalism Discipline Council. Outside academia, Patrick is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ReviewFix.com and Legacy Comix, where he's created original comic series such as Condrey, The Job, Brooklyn Bleeds, and Name Not Found.

He's also an accomplished voice actor, known for roles like Phone Guy in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Macho Man Randy Savage in WrestleQuest.

• 📘 Amazon Author Page: Patrick Hickey Jr. on Amazon

• 🛒 Legacy Comix Store: LegacyComix.com/shop

• 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/PatrickHickeyJr

• 📸 Instagram: @PatrickHickeyJr

• 🐦 X (Twitter): @ReviewFixPat

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About A Whisper in the Dark

Sarah Parker thinks she has found the perfect place for a fresh start when she moves her family from the Midwest to a sleepy suburban neighborhood in an idyllic southern town. Leaving a position as a serious journalist to write fluff pieces for a local paper is a compromise she is willing to make to escape the past and rebuild her family.

Ten years earlier, Ben and Mary moved to the same neighborhood in search of their own fresh start, leaving a trail of death and disfigurement in their wake. Now that cancer has taken Mary, a blossoming friendship with the Parker family offers Ben a glimpse of the things he missed out on and the child he and Mary were denied. As he questions the sacrifices he made to be with Mary and the evil he harbored to protect her, that evil has set its sights on Sarah’s eleven-year-old son, Sam, putting the entire town in danger.

About Elizabeth Devecchi

Elizabeth Devecchi spent most of her formative years in the tiny state of Rhode Island, striking out after high school to gather degrees while exploring the world. This has resulted in an undergraduate degree in French from Wittenberg University, polished during a year abroad in Montpelier, France; an Italian Law Degree from the Università di Torino, Italy; an L.LM in International Law bestowed by The University of Iowa; and formal Mediation training.

When she started her hobby blog, The Moon, The Sun, and Little Man (since incorporated into her author website), Elizabeth knew she wanted to get back to one of her earliest passions: writing. She officially began her career as an author in her in her early 50s with a short story titled “The Hunt,” which can still be found floating around the internet as part of the December 2021 issue of international literary journal, Ariel Chart. Elizabeth writes in a variety of genres and styles.

Elizabeth's debut horror novel, A Whisper in the Dark, was signed by Wicked House Publishing and released October 4th of 2024.

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About Deads Rise!

It was as sudden as it was devastating. Everyone on the planet between 13-45 years old died simultaneously. Eight hours later they woke up again but with no vital signs. The world was changed forever.

Most survivors think the zombie apocalypse has arrived. A few think what is occurring is a startling evolutionary leap. But why now? And what are the Deads changing into?

As anti-Dead militias form to hunt them down, the Deads struggle to escape destruction.

Tanitia Mortero, a young scientist in California, embarks on a perilous cross-country journey to join a research team. Another leads the Deads of New York towards civil war with an anti-Dead, messianic militia called the Year Zero Army. A young man raised in a small town cult, fights to stay alive as his neighbors try to burn him at the stake as a demon.

An explosion is inevitable, a post-apocalyptic collapse is unfolding.

About Sawn Whitney

Shawn is an award-winning screenwriter with three feature film credits and several TV series in development internationally. He has ghostwritten more than a dozen books and has 9 novels published under his own name.

He writes subversive fantastical fiction with a pulp vibe. Join his newsletter at shawnwriteshere dot com if you want to get musings and meanderings as well as free stories and announcements of upcoming releases.

You can also find him on Facebook as Shawn Whitney - author guy.

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One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show.

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Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at www.southgatemediagroup.com.

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