Wayne's Comics Podcast

It's time to explore the excellence of Indie comics with my interview with creator Jeff Simon, writer for the Unity Comics offering Sleeping Betty! This is Jeff's very first comic, and he has assembled a great team to help make Sleeping Betty a success on Kickstarter and among comic fans. Here's how Sleeping Betty is described: "Get ready for a KILLER time when Dexter meets A Nightmare on Elm Street in this original comic from Unity Comics. It's the story of a waitress at a diner frequented by law enforcement, who listens to their frustrations about unresolved cases and tries to help. The story mixes vigilante justice with supernatural dream elements." We discuss how this comic came to be, who the characters are, and talk about what else he has coming our way in 2026! For more about this issue, check out the Kickstarter page at this link Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

Let's kick off 2026 with my interview with creator Nick Cagnetti, co-writer and artist for the upcoming heartfelt superhero/horror hit Spirit of the Shadows! Nick is probably best known for his work on Pink Lemonade and XINO, and it's important to note that this is his first full-length artwork since the aforementioned Pink Lemonade. Here's how Spirit of the Shadows is described: "Once, Erik Leroux was a mortal musician, selflessly devoted to his music and his true love, Katrina . . . until his sudden death plunged his soul into the carnival-like torments of the Spirit World beyond our own. Now, reborn as a phantom with fleeting memories of his life among the living, and forever cursed to bear the arcane costume his corpse wore to the grave, Erik will claw his way back from the infernal planes to uncover the mysteries of his own life . . . and avenge the dark sins that transformed him into the SPIRIT OF THE SHADOWS!" We discuss how this comic miniseries came to be and who the characters are, also explore Nick's comics career, and talk about what he has coming our way in 2026! Be sure to listen to this debut episode for the new year! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week, it's special episode #725, and the last one for 2025! There's no better way to wrap up the year than a great conversation with one of the very best comics creators around today, and that's Phillip Kennedy Johnson, who returns to the podcast and has big news about his future in comics! Phillip has been making some of the best comic stories out there today, including his excellent work on DC's Superman and Marvel's Hulk. He talks about where we'll see his writing in 2026 and what else he would like to make happen in the New Year and beyond! To keep up with Phillip in the coming months, you can check out his website, which you can find at this link! Don't miss next week's episode as we kick off 2026 with another terrific conversation with another great comics professional! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!  

The holidays are a great time for family and friends. In Episode 724, it's the return of a great friend of the show, Tom Marvelli from Another Door Comics, who talks about his new book Apparition, which is followed by my yearly holiday tradition! "Scary ghost stories" are a staple for this season, so Tom and I talk about his new series that takes place in the world of The Boy in the Bot. Apparition is described this way: "Two men from opposite worlds, one seeking redemption, the other searching for answers, find themselves trapped in a single body and hunted by a force eager to claim them both. Now Michael must guide Thomas toward salvation while battling his own demons… before a greater evil consumes them. One body. Two souls. A battle for redemption and survival." We discuss how this book came to be, get an update on Another Door Comics, and explore what Tom will be up to in 2026. Be sure to support his current Kickstarter for this project at this link! Then everything wraps up with my annual holiday tradition, playing the audio from 'Twas the Dark Knight Before Christmas! You can see the video at this link! Don't miss next week's episode as we finish up 2025 with another terrific conversation with another great comics professional! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #723, we chat with comics creator Michael Schwartz about his new comic series, Armored, which is available now! Screenwriter Michael Schwartz (Zombie Town, Gnome Alone) makes his comics debut alongside rising artist Ismael Hernandez in Armored, which recently had their first five issues become available in hardcover via a successful Kickstarter. The series is described this way: "Orphaned teen Andy's parents disappeared mysteriously. Now, he's just been adopted by a quaint family living in the countryside. What could go wrong?" We discuss who the characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from him in the coming months. For more about this excellent comic series and to order your copy, you can go to this link to order issues 1-6! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #722, we chat with comics creator Snake about his new webcomic, Grinding Against the Morrow, which is available digitally! Snake is a writer and letterer who is also poet, spoken word artist, and a comic creator who recently graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Grinding Against the Morrow is described this way: "It's Halloween. A terrifyingly amoral gang of masked youths roam the streets. Homeless, Muslim, ex-junkie Soma is stuck, going nowhere, until a lifeline is offered. She has a chance to leave the dangerous urban wasteland forever, but can't resist doing the right thing. On her way out, she sees a terrible situation unfolding, and feels compelled to step in. With the horrifically sadistic teens hunting her down, will she be able to escape for good?" We discuss who the characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from him in the coming months. Grinding Against The Marrow #1 is available now on Drive Thru Comics and Comixology. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

Simon Birks from Blue Fox Comics returns this week in Episode #721, and he's talking about his upcoming Top Cow/Image comic called The Thing on The Doorstep! Award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, Sinners, Gone, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) and artist Willi Roberts are telling this chilling tale based on H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying story that takes readers deep into a haunting mystery of friendship, madness, and the horrifying unknown. The series is described this way: "Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives, right up to the point Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium - a crime Daniel swears he didn't commit, despite all the evidence. What happened on that fateful day in Arkham? What is the truth behind this seemingly mindless act of violence? Witness the beginning of this doomed relationship and Edward's slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control." We talk about how this comic series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from these high-power creators in the coming months! For more about The Thing on The Doorstop, check out the preview here on MajorSpoilers.com! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #720, Medieval creators Neil Kleid and Alex Cormack talk with Wayne about their just-released Comixology Original series. Award-winning writer Neil Kleid (The Panic, Brownsville, Nice Jewish Boys) and artist Alex Cormack are going Medieval with their bombastic new series about baseball, the Bronx, and sixth-century Britain!  The series is described this way: "Baseball fan Danny Landau and his girlfriend Gina Rabinowitz attend a baseball game to watch their favorite Bronx team take on their most notorious rivals. After being hit by a line drive, Danny wakes up in sixth-century England, out of time with no skills other than a knack for construction, a love for baseball, and a penchant for violence. After spending the next year drinking and fighting, seeking a way back home to his girl and New York, Danny's unique form of loud-mouthed chivalry – and 'The Babe,' his custom-designed iron baseball bat – gains the attention of Camelot, and Arthur's Knights of the Round Table!" We talk about how this comic series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from these high-octane creators in the months ahead! The first issue has already been released, so go to Comixology to dive into this engaging comic series!

Nandor Fox Shaffer returns this week in Episode #719, bringing us up to date on his latest Kickstarter for Seasons Volume 1-2. Nandor is the creator of Seasons and several other great comics, including Man-Child, Lifeline, and the Fabled Offering! Volumes one and two of Seasons are now available via Kickstarter at this link in paperback format! The books are described this way: "Begin Fletcher's one-year journey as his powers change with every passing season. The hit supernatural series returns in softcover!" After you listen to our fun conversation, be sure to back this excellent project which will conclude on Thursday, November 20, at 8:07 p.m. ET! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #718, Wayne talks with creator Nick Edwards about his 48-page graphic novel The Apostasy. Nick's Kickstarter crowdfunding for this already successful book is currently underway at this link! Here's how The Apostasy is described: "THE APOSTASY tells the story of a demon, named Gainsbourg, who, for eons, has tortured the souls of the damned without consideration or concern- his existence one of gradual disillusionment. It is not easy to seek purpose within the depths of Hell. Enter Katie, a newly damned soul and the next victim of Gainsbourg." We talk about how this horror comic came to be, who the various characters are, and what else we can expect from Nick in the months ahead! This Kickstarter will conclude on Monday, December 1, at 11:59 AM EST! Don't miss this fun conversation and be sure to support this excellent project!

It's time to travel to Exorcism Island with writer Jordan Thomas and artist Chris Matthews this week in Episode #717. We discuss the frightening and unforgettable five-issue mini-series from the creators of the acclaimed crime comic Mugshots. Here's how Exorcism Island is described: "Exorcism Island takes the tradition of the best demonic possession stories and cranks it up several notches with ever-escalating terror and tense cliffhangers." We talk about how this mini-series came to be, who the various characters are, and what else we can expect from this high-power creative team in the months ahead! The first issue is now available on Comixology Originals, just in time for this spooky season! Don't miss it!

This week in Episode #716, it's the return of David Whalen, who describes himself as a "comic book creator and life-long learner." He catches us up with what's going on in what I call the "Whalen-verse," which you can find out about at this link. We discuss what's keeping David busy these days, including the latest chapter of his 50-issue series The Offspring, his recent novel The Last Ride to Tyburn, his mini-series including Evolution: Utero, graphic novels such as The Loved Ones and Layton Lightspeed, and his one-shots such as Shady Lady and Will Aliens Do My Homework? as well as other projects he's working on! David's always up to fascinating and interesting comics and related projects, so be sure to listen to our fun conversation! Don't get LEFT out! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

Just in time for Halloween come legendary comics professionals Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones, who are crowdfunding the next installment in their secret history of Dracula! This week in Episode #715, Wayne talks with both creators about their already-successful Kickstarter for Dracula: Book III – The Count! Matt and Kelley discuss the third of this series of this groundbreaking graphic novels, which you can  now support on Kickstarter at this link! This project is described this way: "DRACULA: BOOK III—THE COUNT takes place in the shadows of the original novel and tells the familiar and horrifying tale from Dracula's own point of view." We discuss how this series of graphic novels got its start, who some of the various characters are, and what may be coming from them in the future! Be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation! Be sure to back this project before it concludes on Thursday, October 30th, at 11:59 pm EDT—just before Halloween! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #714, Wayne talks with Ruben Bolling, creator of Tom the Dancing Bug, an award-winning comic strip that has explored everything from comic books to religion to politics in its 35 years of running in newspapers and online! Ruben discusses the first of eight volumes of this groundbreaking creation, which you can sign up now to support on Kickstarter at this link! This project is described this way: "Blending a surreal sense of humor with razor-sharp political satire, Tom the Dancing Bug has delighted fans for decades, and Bolling's work remains as vital and important as ever. Clover Press's new collections will give readers a chance to see the strip and Bolling's art evolve throughout the 1990s." We discuss how this strip got its start, who some of the various characters are, and what its future may hold! Be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation! Be sure to back this project before it concludes in the coming month! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

It's time to catch up with Jay Magnum from Pet Piranha Entertainment, the driving force behind the Astral franchise and Galaxy Gal, among others! Jay catches us up on everything that has happened with his team so far in 2025, then looks forward to what they have coming our way soon! His current Kickstarter project can be backed here and is described this way: "FINAL ISSUE (#1-5) of the cool REVENGE TALE in the highly-acclaimed 'ASTRAL' series!" We discuss what's going on with Astral, Galaxy Gal, and some other areas they will be exploring soon! Be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation! Be sure to back this project before it concludes on Thursday, October 23, at 11:00 p.m. ET! You can learn more about Jay and Pet Piranha Entertainment by checking out their website at this link! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

James Aquilone, accomplished horror writer/editor, returns to the Wayne's Comics Podcast in Episode #712! Wayne has a great conversation this week with James, a favorite here at the podcast! He's crowdfunding this already very successful campaign and his latest project on Kickstarter for Monstrous: The Kaiju Issue! It's described this way: "This magazine-format comic book is celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary with kaiju comics, short stories, artwork, and articles." We discuss how this issue came to be, who wrote and illustrated many of the articles and stories, and what we can expect from James and Monstrous Books in the months ahead! This project will conclude this Tuesday, September 30, at 11:45 pm EDT, so be sure to support it as soon as you finish listening to our fun interview! Don't miss it! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

In Episode #711, it's time to return to my interview with Tom Sniegoski, who is the scripter for the Herculoids series from Dynamite Entertainment! Tom and I talk about the animated series that started it all as well as take a deep dive into the various characters and what made this show a favorite of fans even decades later! Here's how the comic is described: "The legendary planet of Amzot sits in the far reaches of deepest, darkest space. It's a planet of extreme riches, but those who seek it out are routinely struck by untold disaster and terrible fates. Anyone who manages to survive to tell the tale speaks of horrific, imposing guardian monsters that protect it. Yet raiders and explorers continue coming, only to meet the Herculoids again and again! The creators invite fans to adventure with the Herculoids as they protect their home, and even they will learn even bigger secrets about their planet." Tom also discusses the art from collaborator Craig Rousseau, which many fans are also already looking forward to enjoying! The series just released issue #8, so things are going well for the Herculoids! Don't wait--be sure to let your local comics shop know you want this book as soon as you finish listening to this fun interview! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #710, Wayne talks with creator Carmen Costa from the current Kickstarter campaign for the fifth issue of the Proctor comic! Carmen is a writer and educator from the Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey area. He has been crowdfunding for the Proctor series since early 2024. This new comic series is described this way: "The truth is out. The wounds are fresh. Start from the beginning or jump into the next chapter — just don't forget your playlist!" We talk about how the book came to be, who the various characters are, and when this six-issue mini-series will conclude! You can support Carmen and his mini-series by going to this link, and this Kickstarter will conclude on Thursday, October 2, at 12:01 p.m. Don't miss this fun conversation and what Carmen has in store for us in the months ahead! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week in Episode #709, Wayne talks with creator Benjamin Hunting from the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the Model UN comic! To receive notices about the series before it launches, you can go to this link. Ben is known for his comics work on Code 45 and Dead Air, among others. The first part of Model UN will kick off in early October, but you should sign up at the link above to keep up with the latest developments with that comic! This new comic is described this way: "Model Un is Aliens + High School + 90s + Manga Pt. 1, 154 pages!" Ben and I discuss how this series came to be, who the main characters are, and how this "game" resembles an experience in my own life! Don't miss this fun conversation and what Ben has in store for us in the months ahead!

Legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is teaming up with accomplished writer and artist Bruce Zick to explore an unchartered corner of the Hellboy universe in Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time, the debut issue is due out on October 22 from Dark Horse Comics! Bruce talks with Wayne about his much-anticipated mini-series this week in Episode #708! Bruce is best known for his comics work on The Mighty Thor, The Atomic Legion, and Primordial as well as his many creations in the animation universes! Here's how this comic is described: "Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time follows an intrepid time-traveling explorer on a journey to a new dimension. He soon discovers that the monsters he encounters aren't his only problem, as time itself might represent the ultimate danger." We discuss how the mini-series came to be, who the characters are, and what else we might read coming from him in the months ahead. Don't miss this return to the Hellboy universe and the new adventures Mike and Bruce will take fans on to explore and enjoy! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!