Negative Space Comics

Negative Space Comics holds career-changing comic book competitions — but when we're not doing that, we hold free panels and one-on-one interviews with comic book industry professions to shed light on how to start up your comics career and how to thrive once you're in!

Writing the Real World with Laura Gao and Tiffany Yap

Laura Gao and Tiffany Yap in conversation with host Josh Sippie about the challenges of writing towards specific real world subject matter, whether in fiction or nonfiction. Laura Gao (she/they) is a queer artist, author, bread lover, and everything in between. Originally from Wuhan, China, Gao immigrated to Texas where their art career began by doodling on Pokémon cards and has since blossomed to be featured on NPR, the Museum of Chinese in America, and most notably, their parents’ fridge. Their works include the viral webcomic, “The Wuhan I Know”, and the bestselling graphic memoir that was inspired by it, Messy Roots. Tiffany Yap is a conservation scientist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a doctorate in environmental science and engineering and has published studies in Science, EcoHealth, and other scientific journals. Her work has been featured in major news outlets including the New York Times, LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and NPR. Important links! Laura's website: https://www.lauragao.com/ Tiffany's website: https://tiffanyyap.com/ Messy Roots: https://www.lauragao.com/messyroots Tales of the Urban Wild: https://tiffanyyap.com/tales-of-the-urban-wild/ Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Tiffany's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yap_ta Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipyap/ Laura's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heylauragao?s=20 Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylauragao/ Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

08-23
54:22

Navigating Graphic Memoir with Deb JJ Lee

Deb JJ Lee in conversation with host Josh Sippie about the challenges of writing graphic memoirs, telling stories that really happened, and all the obstacles nonfiction presents. Deb JJ Lee is a Korean American artist currently living in Brooklyn, NY. They have appeared in the New Yorker, Washington Post, NPR, Google, Radiolab, PBS, and more. Books they have illustrated include The Invisible Boy by Alyssa Hollingsworth (Roaring Brook Press, 2020) and The Other Side of Tomorrow by Tina Cho (HarperCollins, 2024). They enjoy reality tv, sparkling water, and pretending to be an extrovert. Important links! Deb's website: https://debleeart.com/ Deb's comics/books: https://debleeart.com/254980163978 Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Deb's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdebbiel/ Deb's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdebbiel Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

07-29
57:47

Reinventing Classics For Comics with Jeremy Holt and Ayize Jama-Everett

Jeremy Holt and Ayize Jama-Everett in conversation with Josh Sippie about the challenges, both creative and otherwise, of reinventing classic stories for modern audiences. Jeremy Holt is a non-binary author whose works include Gatsby, Made in Korea, Virtually Yours, Before Houdini, After Houdini, and Skip to the End. Ayize Jama-Everett is a writer of speculative fiction, as well as the graphic novels Box of Bones and The Last Count of Monte Cristo.  Important links! Ayize's website: https://ayizejamaeverett.com/ Jeremy's website: https://www.jeremyholtbooks.com/ Gatsby: https://www.jeremyholtbooks.com/gatsby The Last Count of Monte Cristo: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/last-count-of-monte-cristo_9781419745508/ Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Ayize's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AyizeJamaEveret Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyholtbooks Jeremy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyholtbooks/ Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

07-15
53:38

Breaking In, Traditional Publishing, and More with Deena Mohamed

Deena Mohamed in conversation with host Josh Sippie about the path into traditional publishing, breaking in with a full-length graphic novel, and more.  Deena Mohamed is an Egyptian comics artist, writer and designer. Her debut full-length, bilingual graphic novel trilogy Shubeik Lubeik is available now from Pantheon. When not working on comics, she does freelance illustrations for local and international clients such as Insider, Viacom, Google, UN Women, Harrassmap and Mada Masr. Important links! Deena's website: https://www.deenadraws.art/ Shubeik Lubeik: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606934/shubeik-lubeik-by-deena-mohamed/ Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Deena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdeenasaur/?hl=en Deena's Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsdeenasaur Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

06-28
51:14

Writing History, Adapting For Young Audiences, and More with Scott Chantler

Scott Chantler in conversation with Josh Sippie about writing comics and cartoons in historical settings, adapting those stories for various audiences, and the creative process. Scott Chantler is the cartoonist of the critically-acclaimed graphic novels Squire & Knight, Bix, and Two Generals, which was nominated for two Eisner Awards, selected for Best American Comics 2012, and voted by CBC's Canada Reads as one of the 40 best Canadian non-fiction books of all time. His other work includes Northwest Passage (nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards) and the Three Thieves series (winner of the Joe Shuster Award for Best Comic for Kids and listed by YALSA as a Great Graphic Novel for Teens). In 2015, he served as Writer-in-Residence at the University of Windsor, the first cartoonist to be appointed so by a Canadian university. Important links! Scott's website: https://www.scottchantler.com/ Scott's books: ⁠https://www.scottchantler.com/books Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Scott's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/scottchantler/ Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

06-15
51:27

Self-Starting, Branding, and Crowdfunding with Matt Emmons

Matt Emmons in conversation with Josh Sippie about creating your own opportunities, crowdfunding, and turning your creativity into a business. Matt Emmons is a comics artist and illustrator living in Philadelphia. Born in the Greater Boston Area and raised on a healthy diet of 80’s monster movies and fantasy novels, he now spends his time drawing monsters and robots for his own books. Important links! Matt's website: ⁠https://www.secondatbestpress.com/ Matt's shop: https://www.secondatbestpress.com/shop Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second.at.best/?hl=en Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondatbest_ Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

05-31
53:02

Life as an Editor, Traditional Publishing, and More with Kiara Valdez

Kiara Valdez in conversation with Josh Sippie about what an editor at a traditional publishing house does, how to break in that route as a creator, the traditional publishing scene, and more.  Kiara Valdez is an Afro-Dominican writer and graphic novel editor from New York City (shout out to Washington Heights). She graduated from Williams College with a double major in English Literature and Japanese, and spends her free time reading, writing, and enjoying a long list of other hobbies she can't keep up with. She is currently an editor with First Second, where she has edited several award-winning and best-selling graphic novels. Important links! Kiara's website: https://kiaravaldez.com/ First Second Books: https://firstsecondbooks.com/ Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Kiara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dezinpub/ Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

05-17
56:13

Creating Ichiro, Placing Short Comics, and More with Ryan Inzana

Ryan Inzana in conversation with Josh Sippie about creating the Eisner-nominated Ichiro, as well as placing short comics, developing an artistic style, and more.  Ryan is an illustrator/concept designer/animator whose work has appeared in various media all over the world. Ryan's comics have been inducted into the Library of Congress's permanent collection of art and have earned an Eisner nomination as well as an Asian American/Pacific Islander Honor Award for YA literature. Important links! Ryan's website:  https://www.ryaninzana.com/ Negative Space events: ⁠⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

04-19
54:30

Traditional Publishing, Getting an Agent, and More with Jamar Nicholas and John Gallagher

Jamar Nicholas and John Gallagher in conversation with Josh Sippie about going the traditional publishing route, getting an agent, and more.  Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based artist and educator, dedicating his career to helping young people realize the power of visual narrative. Jamar aims to promote anti-bullying, healing, and kindness in his work. Jamar's graphic novel “Leon the Magnificent” was published with Scholastic Graphix, and is the first book in his series featuring Leon and his friends, Carlos and Clementine. His next book, "Leon the Magnificent" will be released in 2024. John Gallagher is the creator of the critically acclaimed Max Meow series, the art director of Ranger Rick magazine with the National Wildlife Federation, and cofounder of Kids Love Comics, which promotes literacy and the magic of comic books. He also leads workshops teaching kids how to create their own comics. Important links! Jamar's website:  ⁠https://jamarnicholas.weebly.com/ John's website: ⁠https://www.maxmeow.com/ Negative Space events: ⁠⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠⁠ Connect on social media! Jamar on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/jamarnicholas Jamar on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jamar_nicholas_cartoonist/ John on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/johnbgallagher Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

04-05
51:50

Managing an Anthology Crowdfunding with Brent Fisher and CJ Hudson

Brent Fisher and CJ Hudson in conversation with Josh Sippie about managing a massive anthology crowdfunding campaign with Band of Bards, choosing a crowdfunding platform, and more. Brent Fisher is a published comic writer and editor. Their passion lies in using storytelling as a vehicle of empathy to bring disparate groups closer together.Their writing can be found in many comic anthologies including Project Big Hype, Femme Fatale, Off Into the Sunset, Amongst the Stars, From the Static, Containment Breach Vol. 3, and The Color of Always, an LGBTQIA+ love anthology successfully funded on Kickstarter in co-creation with Michele Abounader. The Color of Always will be published in 2023 under the A Wave Blue World label. Their most recent work, "The Unseen," was created in collaboration with artist Rachel Distler and is part of Dandy Presents Penny Dreadfuls, published in Fall 2022 under the Source Point Press label. C.J. Hudson is the co-founder of Warn Everyone! Comics, a creative studio focused on developing original content. His published works include Interstellar Dust for the Offworld Sci-Fi Double Feature from Antarctic Press and Intergalactic Academy from Ad Astra Media. Important links! Brent's website:  brentfisher.net Warn Everyone! Comics: https://warneveryoneentertainment.com/warn-everyone-comics/ Negative Space events: ⁠https://negativespacecomics.com/events/⁠ Connect on social media! Brent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolcollector Brent on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carolcollector/ CJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ceejthehudson CJ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/warneveryonecomics/ Negative Space on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics⁠ Negative Space on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/⁠ Nahuel on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/sippenator101

03-23
53:45

Launching Your First Kickstarter with Sean Murphy and Kelly La Croix

Support the Everyday Magus Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/opi/everyday-magus-comic-issue-number-1 Sean Murphy and Kelly La Croix in conversation with Nahuel Fanjul-Agruijo about launching their first Kickstarter, and all the thrills and spills that come with it. Sean was born in Billings Montana, he has worked as an Editor for TV and Film since the early 2000’s. S.M was fortunate to begin reading comics in the mid 1980’s when some of the greats were changing the medium which was foundational in his lifelong study of narrative. Most recently he has co-founded Ominous Powers Ink with his best friend Kelly La Croix. S.M. lives in Portland with his wife; they spend their days making mead, gardening, and cycling (though not as far or often as they should). Kelly is a writer, musician, and ½ of Ominous Powers Ink, a comic book imprint and story universe shared with his best friend of 30 years. He has held a long series of menial jobs that have given him the time to stay creative while informing his sensibilities; whether he was cleaning toilets, inhaling hazardous solvents, or handling dead animals, he understood that this necessary work was always secondary to his personal Work. He currently performs slightly less menial tasks for a public media organization and lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, son, and yellow lab. Important links!Everyday Magus Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/opi/everyday-magus-comic-issue-number-1Ominous Powers News: https://www.ominouspowers.com/Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Ominous Powers Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ominous_PowersOminous Powers Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ominouspowers/ Ominous Powers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OminousPowers Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA

03-08
43:06

Branding, Power Rangers, and More with Melissa Flores

Melissa Flores in conversation with Josh Sippie about the power of personal branding, everything Power Rangers, finding opportunity, and more. Melissa Flores has developed and produced diverse and inclusive entertainment in all genres, including television, feature films, narrative podcasts, digital films, publishing, live events, and gaming. She wrote and co-created the Twitch digital hybrid series The Unleashed, which was also featured as a backup comic series in the superhero Image title Radiant Black. Her Image comic book series The Dead Lucky, a Massive-Verse title, released this year. She co-writes the Massive-Verse comic book miniseries Radiant Pink, and writes Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for Boom! Studios. Melissa also voices the characters Kat Ranger and Gia Moran in Power Rangers: Battle For the Grid. Important links! Melissa's website: https://mistyflores.com/ Buy The Dead Lucky: https://goldenapplecomics.com/products/jan230106?_pos=1&_sid=3ba89f071&_ss=r Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Melissa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/misty_flores Melissa's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/misty_flores/ Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

02-22
57:02

The Writer/Editor Balance, Writing For Different Ages, and More with Brendan Deneen

Brendan Deneen in conversation with Josh Sippie about being a writer and editor, writing across ages and mediums, the creative process, and more. Brendan Deneen is the author of the award-winning dark coming-of-age novel THE NINTH CIRCLE as well as THE CHRYSALIS,  a 2018 horror novel.  He's also the author of the four volume NIGHT NIGHT GROOT picture book series for Marvel; the original middle grade graphic novel GREEN ARROW: STRANDED for DC Comics; and the horror novel MORBIUS: BLOOD TIES for Marvel/Titan.  His next novel, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: ANNIHILATION, comes out next April from Marvel/Titan, and his post-apocalyptic romance/thriller novel TRACER comes out in 2025 from Blackstone Publishing. His other graphic novel work includes multiple volumes of FLASH GORDON, an original ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS book, a CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST reboot, PHOENIX (with Jim Krueger), SOLARMAN (a reboot of a Marvel/Stan Lee series), and the original graphic novel SCATTERBRAIN.  His short stories and essays have been published by St. Martin's Press, Reader's Digest Books, 13Thirty Press, and Necro Publications.  Brendan has also been working in the publishing and film/TV industries for over two decades, having worked for Scott Rudin Productions, Miramax, Dimension Films, William Morris, and Macmillan/St. Martin's/Tor, where he was the editor of the New York Times-bestselling Walking Dead series of novels, among dozens of others. He is currently the Head of Film & TV at Blackstone Publishing and the Founder/CEO of Scout Comics. Important links! Brendan's website: https://www.brendandeneen.com/ Scout Comics: https://www.scoutcomics.com/ Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Brendan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrendanDeneen Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

02-08
57:10

The Making of Space Boy, Thriving on WebToons, and More with Stephen McCranie

Stephen McCranie in conversation with Josh Sippie about engineering a career in comics, the creation process behind Space Boy, and what life is like working full-time with WebToons. Stephen McCranie is the author and illustrator for MAL AND CHAD, an all-ages graphic novel series. He is currently working on SPACE BOY, a sci-fi comic about a love that crosses light-years. His stated goal as an artist is to make “Comics that Nourish.” For more info, go to www.stephenmccranie.com. Important links! Stephen's website: https://www.stephenmccranie.com/ Stephen's books: https://www.stephenmccranie.com/books Stephen's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stephenmccranie Stephen's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stephen_mccranie Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Stephen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenmccranie Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_mccranie/ Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

01-25
40:21

Creating Squire with Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas

Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas in conversation with Josh Sippie about creating the graphic novel Squire, going the traditional publishing route, and teamwork in the creation space. Sara Alfageeh is a Jordanian-American illustrator and creative director in San Francisco. She is passionate about history, teaching, girls with swords, and the spaces where art and identity intersect. Her award-winning debut graphic novel SQUIRE is on shelves everywhere, and upcoming picture book NOT YET: THE STORY OF AN UNLIKELY SKATER is in the works. Nadia Shammas is a Palestinian-American comics and games writer from Brooklyn, NY. She is the writer and co-creator of SQUIRE (HarperCollins), a Harvey Award winning YA Middle Eastern fantasy graphic novel. Nadia is also known for her work on MS. MARVEL: STRETCHED THIN (Scholastic), and her clients include Marvel, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, First Second, Tor Nightfire, Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins. Important links! Nadia's website: https://www.nadiashammas.com/ Nadia's books: https://www.nadiashammas.com/comics Sara's website: https://www.sara-alfa.com/ Sara's art: https://www.store.mipsterz.com/ Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Nadia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nadia_Shammas_ Nadia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadiashammas/?hl=en Sara's Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraalfageeh Sara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraalfageeh/?hl=en Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

01-12
56:40

Writing as a Business, Writing Across Universes, and More with Stephanie Phillips

Stephanie Phillips joins host Josh Sippie to discuss the journey to becoming a comic book writer, the creation process, and finding regular work in comics. Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, WONDER WOMAN: EVOLUTION, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, WE ONLY KILL EACH OTHER, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Her stories and comics have appeared with DC Comics, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Top Cow/Image Comics, Heavy Metal, Black Mask Studios, A Wave Blue World, and more. Stephanie is currently the writer for the ongoing Harley Quinn series at DC Comics with artist Riley Rossmo. Important links! Stephanie's website: https://www.stephaniecomics.com/ Stephanie's books: https://www.stephaniecomics.com/dc-comics Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Stephanie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steph_Smash Stephanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapcracklesteph/ Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

12-28
56:35

Finding Your Voice, Crafting Characters, and More with Kyle Starks

Kyle Starks joins host Josh Sippie to discuss the journey to becoming a comic book writer, creating stories you love, and how to find your unique voice as a creative. Kyle Starks is a two-time Eisner nominated comic creator from Southern Indiana. He is likely best known as the longest tenured writer and occasional artist for Oni Press RICK AND MORTY comic. He was nominated for Eisners for Sexcastle and Rock Candy Mountain for best humor publication. Important links! Kyle Starks's website: https://www.kylestarks.com/ Kyle Starks's books: https://www.kylestarks.com/merch Kyle Starks's sticker club: https://www.kylestarks.com/merch/p/sticker-club Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Kyle Starks's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylestarks Kyle Starks's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylestarks/ Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

12-14
59:18

Character Development, Branding, and More with Juni Ba

Juni Ba joins host Josh Sippie to discuss the journey to becoming a comic book writer, the creation process, and how to create uniqye and complex characters that grow throughout the story. Juni Ba is the award-winning cartoonist of DJELIYA at TKO Studios and MONKEY MEAT at Image Comics. He was born in Senegal, and after years of living between different cultures, he decided to channel his influences through his passion for illustration. Important links! Juni Ba's website: https://juniba.wixsite.com/juniba Juni Ba's Djeliya: https://tkopresents.com/djeliya Juni Ba's Monkey Meat: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/monkey-meat Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Juni Ba's Twitter: https://twitter.com/juni_ba Juni Ba's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juni.ba/?hl=en Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

11-30
46:18

Building the World of Black with Kwanza Osajyefo and Sarah Litt

Kwanza Osajyefo and Sarah Litt in conversation with Josh Sippie about crafting the story of Black, building it into an entire universe, and planning the future of the series. Kwanza Osajyefo is the creator and author of BLACK, a story that asks, "What if black people had superpowers?" He's worked in comics for nearly two decades and began his career in Marvel's online department before moving into other media roles. Kwanza later returned to comics to launch DC Comics' web imprint and digital publishing initiatives. Aside from his own projects, Kwanza is a creative architect of Humanoids' H1 Comics line. He helped create their flagship titles, Ignited, Omni, and Strangelands and co-wrote Ignited with comics legend Mark Waid. Sarah Litt is an editor-at-large for Ahoy comics, the Editor and Producer of Black the comic, and a Career editor with a host of critically-acclaimed graphic novels on her resume. Previously she has worked at Dynamite Entertainment and DC Comics. She brings a sharp expertise on sequential art storytelling and end-to-end comics production. Important links! Black the comic: https://www.blackthecomic.com/ Black books: https://www.blackthecomic.com/story Kwanza Osajyefo's website: https://www.kwanzaosajyefo.com/ Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Kwanza Osajyefo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwanzer/ Sarah Litt's Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sarahstarlitt Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

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Writing Across Mediums, Writing Process, and More with Sarah Gailey

Sarah Gailey joins host Josh Sippie to discuss the journey to becoming a comic book writer, the creation process, and how "Eat The Rich" came to be. Sarah Gailey is a Hugo Award Winning and Bestselling author of speculative fiction, short stories, and essays. Their nonfiction has been published by dozens of venues internationally. Their fiction has been published in over six different languages. Their most recent novel, The Echo Wife, and first original comic book series with BOOM! Studios, Eat the Rich, are available now. You can find links to their work at sarahgailey.com and on social media at @gaileyfrey. Important links! Sarah Gailey's website: https://sarahgailey.com/ Sarah Gailey's books: https://sarahgailey.com/books Sarah Gailey's Eat The Rich: https://shop.boom-studios.com/collections/eat-the-rich Negative Space events: https://negativespacecomics.com/events/ Connect on social media! Sarah Gailey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gaileyfrey Sarah Gailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaileyfrey/?hl=en Negative Space on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NegSpaceComics Negative Space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negativespacecomics/ Nahuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nahui_FA Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

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