Art & Story 192 – The Big Serializor

[private]This week we discuss a topic posed by Marshall Couture, asking what are plus and minuses to making serialized comics. We do our best to dig into the the writing and structure side of things as well as what types of stories work and which ones don’t as serialized fiction. Links mentioned in this episode: [...]

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Thunder Punch Daily 133 – How is Transformer Babby Formed?

Inspired by a recent Twitter conversation I had with Kasey Van Hise, today I share a few thoughts about the difference between real world logic, internal story logic, and story idea logic. Focusing too much on the minute details of the logic of details in a story (such as wondering about the necessity of gender [...]

High Adventure Daily 108 – Open Road

Join me as I go nuts on the open road. In this episode I talk about coming up with a story while traveling by myself on a very long car ride. Follow Kevin on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! [private] [Audio clip: view full [...]

Thunder Punch Daily 119 – Justice Heroes

Inspired by the rage I felt when I read about a new Zorro film (shared by Jon David Guerra), I rant a little bit about the value of the Justice Hero, or better yet, the Smiling Justice Hero. A revisiting of topics first explored in A&S 112 – The Big Good Guy. [private] [Audio clip: [...]

Thunder Punch Daily 117 – The Art of Conversation

Today I share an exercise I’ve used in my classrooms to teach some vital comics storytelling skills. By drawing a conversation sequence, we explore moment choices, scenery, emotional context, acting moments, and best of all, word balloon placement! Also mentioned some great lettering tutorials over at Balloon Tales. [private] [Audio clip: view full post to [...]

Mark of the Beast 102 – Reflection

Talking about reexamining old sketchbooks for ideas and some digital methods for note taking. Also talked about the Moleskine App. Check out the trailer I discussed,  here. Music by Cathedral “Urko’s Conquest“. Follow Mark on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! [private] [Audio clip: view [...]

Thunder Punch Daily 116 – “It Doesn’t Hold Up”

Today I let myself get a little angry as I talk about a common misconception concerning cartoons and stories aimed at young people. Too often I hear a criticism leveled at these materials that runs along the lines of “it doesn’t hold up” after experiencing them as an adult. I share a few thoughts on [...]

Thunder Punch Daily 114 – Emotional Honesty

Today I share some thoughts inspired by a conversation I had with Dan Mishkin about writing characters and keeping their emotional arcs “honest”. Believe it or not, I manage to tie my points into a common argument amongst cartoonists over “how much is too much backstory?” [private] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Right-click [...]

Mark of the Beast 99 – Adaptation 3

Talking about the continuing progress of my adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft’s Dagon.. Check out my new sketch blog and My Life With a Meteor Hunter. Music by Neurosis “Locust Star“. Follow Mark on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! [private] [Audio clip: view full [...]

Mark of the Beast 97 – Adaptation 2

Talking about how I mechanically began my adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s DAGON. Check out my new sketch blog and My Life With a Meteor Hunter. Music by Electric Wizard “The Satanic Rites of Drugula“. Follow Mark on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! [private] [Audio clip: [...]

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