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Let's Talk Comics

Jim Viscardi

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 47

Comic creator interviews beamed directly into your ears. Learn the ins and out of the comics industry from those trying to break in, are already in, and have been in the business for a while. Host Jim Viscardi (VP of Business Development at Image Comics) has over 15 years of experience in the business and is your guide on this journey of inspiration, reflection and motivation for one of the greatest American art forms in history, comic books. Let's Talk Comics logo designed by Adam Barnhardt

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Marc Silvestri Talks The Early Days of Image, Legacy And The Return Of The Darkness

Season 1 · Episode 30

Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 01:26:43

Marc Silvestri helped build Image Comics from the ground up and changed what comics could look like while doing it. From Cyberforce to Witchblade to The Darkness, his work inspired an entire generation of artists and fans.

In this episode, Jim Viscardi sits down with Marc to talk about those early Image days, the creative chaos that shaped Top Cow, and how mentoring artists like Michael Turner and David Finch helped push the medium forward. Then we get into The Darkness and what it's like returning to Jackie Estacado after all these years. We talk legacy, worldbuilding, and what makes this new series feel like both a homecoming and something completely new.

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W. Maxwell Prince tips his hand on ICE CREAM MAN "MORTAL COIL SHUFFLE" (with special guest Deniz Camp)

Season 1 · Episode 29

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 01:11:01

W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man) and Deniz Camp (Assorted Crisis Events), two of the most inventive writers in comics today, sit down for a conversation about friendship, craft, and the chaos of creativity. It's NOT the epsiode of Let's Talk Comics you were expecting, but absolutely need to listen to.

They talk about breaking into comics, surviving rejection, writing through vulnerability, and how structure can become meaning in storytelling. Prince reveals how Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil evolved from a deck of cards into an existential experiment, while Camp digs into how Assorted Crisis Events turns superhero storytelling inside out.

It's a rare, funny, and heartfelt talk about empathy, experimentation, and the joy of making weird comics for readers who want to feel something real.

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James Tynion IV on 5 Years of The Department of Truth

Season 1 · Episode 20

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 50:32

Fan favorite writer James Tynion IV joins the Let's Talk Comics podcast to celebrate five years of The Department of Truth, his critically acclaimed Image Comics series with artist Martin Simmonds. We dig into James' origin story breaking into comics with Scott Snyder, to launching The Department of Truth in 2020 and so much more.

James takes us behind the scenes of the brand-new Department of Truth #0, a perfect new reader friendly entry point for the series that redefines the stakes, and introduces new characters. Plus, we talk about the Elvis Presley backup story written by Scott Snyder with art by Joshua Hixson, the legacy of the Marilyn Monroe arc, and the most unforgettable conspiracies tackled in the series. The Flat Earth, Hollow Earth, and Bigfoot stories all get touched on in this one.

Whether you're a longtime Department of Truth reader or brand new to the series, this episode is your guide to one of the most talked-about creator-owned comics of the last decade.

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Jacob Phillips Talks Zombies, Westerns & Everything Dead & Dying

Season 1 · Episode 19

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 57:27

Artist Jacob Phillips (That Texas Blood, The Enfield Gang Massacre, Newburn) joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about his brand-new horror western, Everything Dead & Dying, co-created with writer Tate Brombal and coming this fall from Image Comics.

We dig into Jacob's unexpected path into comics, how early "just another illustration job" gigs turned into a career, and what it takes to build a believable world. Like the guy built a 3D model before drawing page one! Jacob opens up about working with Tate, balancing gore with emotional storytelling, and why this isn't your typical zombie book.

If you like The Walking Dead, Yellowstone, or just want to see a fresh take on the undead, this is one you won't want to miss.

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Si Spurrier Talks Sweaty Crimes, Strange Worlds, and The Voice Said Kill

Season 1 · Episode 18

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 01:01:41

Writer Si Spurrier joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about his new Image series The Voice Said Kill, a gritty, surreal crime story set deep in the Louisiana bayou. We get into the challenges of switching back and forth from work-for-hire to creator-owned, what it takes to build a story that sticks with readers, and how the right artist can completely change how a book feels. We also dig into Step by Bloody Step, how writing a silent comic pushed his process in new directions, and why he keeps chasing stories that feel a little risky. This one's a deep dive into trust, craft, and making comics that leave a mark.

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David Marquez Talks Coming To Image Comics, The UnChosen & the Writer/Artist Paradox

Season 1 · Episode 17

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 59:41

David Marquez joins Let's Talk Comics to talk about The Unchosen, his first creator-owned book at Image Comics, and his debut as both writer and artist. We dig into the book's post-apocalyptic setting, its personal and philosophical roots, and how years of working with writers at Marvel & DC helped prepare him for this next chapter. From wild action to deeper emotional themes, this is the full David Marquez experience.

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Maytal Zchut Talks Ghost Machine, Devour, Sisterhood & Making The Jump From TV

Season 1 · Episode 16

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 01:06:07

In this episode of Let's Talk Comics, Maytal Zchut joins the show. Maytal is the writer of the powerful one-shot Devour and the upcoming miniseries Sisterhood from our friends over at Ghost Machine. Maytal opens up about her jump from television writing to comics, the deeply personal roots behind her stories, and what it's like learning a new medium while writing emotionally resonant horror in the creator-owned space. We dig into collaboration, character building, writing through tough days, and what it means to feel seen...both as a creator and a reader. Enjoy!

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Chris Condon Talks News From The Fallout, Texas Crime & Zombies in Media

Season 1 · Episode 15

Friday, May 23, 2025 • Duration 01:10:05

Chris Condon joins the show to talk about his new Image Comics series News from the Fallout which is a black-and-white sci-fi horror epic set during a nuclear test gone wrong in 1960s Nevada. We dive deep into how the book evolved over a decade, why he wanted Jeffrey Alan Love on art, and what it means to build a comic that feels more like a surreal experience than a traditional genre piece.

We also rewind to Chris's early days breaking into comics with That Texas Blood, how he randomly found Jacob Phillips through a failed film pitch, and how their creative partnership helped shape one of the most compelling releases in years. From American myth to Night of the Living Dead, this one covers a lot.

News from the Fallout hits shops June 25.
Explore the world of the book: newsfromthefallout.com

If you enjoy the episode, leave a review, share it on social, and tag us—we love seeing the conversation keep going.

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Ryan Ottley Talks Battle Beast, Invincible, and What it Takes to Draw Beautiful Destruction in Comics

Season 1 · Episode 14

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • Duration 01:03:52

In this episode, Ryan Ottley dives into the return of Battle Beast and what makes the character tick. Spoiler, it's mythic rage, tragic purpose, and a relentless hunger for meaning through combat. We talk about how the project came together, how it expands the Invincible universe into bold new genres, and why this might be Ottley's most personal work yet.

We also dig into his long-running friendship with Robert Kirkman, what it's like building a visual language for ultraviolence with emotional weight, and how deadlines, design shortcuts, and sheer storytelling instinct shaped his approach over the years. Plus: behind-the-scenes on those 1-in-2000 sketches, his time on Spider-Man, and how the Invincible TV series opened the floodgates.

Whether you're an old-school fan or new to the world of Ryan Ottley, this is a good one.

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Michael Walsh Talks Exquisite Corpses, The Silver Coin, and Building Worlds That Bite Back

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 01:33:16

In this episode of Let's Talk Comics, Jim Viscardi sits down with Eisner-winning artist and writer Michael Walsh to dive into his ever-evolving career and the creator-owned magic he's making at Image Comics. From the genre-defining horror anthology The Silver Coin to the blood-soaked thrill ride that is Exquisite Corpses, Walsh has emerged as one of comics' most versatile and visionary storytellers.

We go deep on:

How The Silver Coin was built to showcase an artist-led shared universe
Why creator-owned work changed his approach to storytelling—and his career
The design-driven process behind Exquisite Corpses and its killer lineup
His collaborative process with James Tynion IV and building comics like a writer's room
Lessons learned from both indie and work-for-hire comics
And what's next on the horizon

Whether you're a fan of horror comics, a creator trying to find your voice, or just love hearing how great books get made, this one's for you.

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