Let's Talk Comics

Let’s Talk Comics is built around direct conversations with comics creators, especially the kind of conversations that start with a new book and end up revealing how the work gets made. It moves fast, but not stiffly. Jim Viscardi tends to open with the guest’s place in comics, then lets the conversation stretch into career history, collaboration, taste, risk, and the strange mix of art and retail that keeps the medium moving. The show is proudly Image-centered. Even so, the best moments are not just promotional. Charlie Adlard’s episode gets into trust, deadlines, and the long working rhythm behind The Walking Dead. Matthew Rosenberg’s return visit turns a premise about a world without humans into a discussion of tragic comedy, myth, and character logic. Aditya Bidikar’s conversation makes lettering feel physical, expressive, and deeply tied to the image on the page. Lorenzo De Felici’s episode tracks a shift into darker thriller and horror elements with Red Roots. Tony Fleecs talks through licensed work, creator-owned ambition, Stray Dogs, Local Man, Feral, and a lasting affection for 90s comics. Geoff Johns’s Ghost Machine interview centers on ongoing stories, new characters, and long-term creative commitment. Patrick Kindlon brings music, comics, failure, collaboration, and work ethic into the same lane. Doug Wagner’s episode leans into dark comedy, crime, horror, and the craft of making unsettling ideas feel purposeful rather than gimmicky. The show has a friendly shop-talk quality. It assumes listeners know comics, but it does not turn that knowledge into a wall. Industry terms show up naturally, alongside jokes, side trails, and practical reminders about comic shops, preorders, reviews, and sharing the work. It is best for readers who want more than a plot pitch. The pleasure is hearing creators explain why a page, partnership, character, or risk mattered.