Join Phil, Justin and Penelope as they interview Jim Benton, creator of Catwad, It's Happy Bunny, Dear Dumb Diary, Franny K. Stein, Jop and Blip Wanna Know, and so much more! We discuss his history reading and drawing comics, how Jim's comics speak to children AND adults, and what it's like creating a story with a whole classroom of kids. We also t…

After a brief hiatus, the pod is back! This episode is just the first of many installments discussing all-ages comics with Justin's daughter and comics' youngest aficionado, Penelope! Like our talk with her old man, we discuss some of her favorite stories across mediums and her history with comics before discussing suggestions. We also discuss Pene…

This week, Phil and Justin sit down to discuss how ordering from a comic shop differs from other means, and how to navigate the limited information before a comic is released to gauge if it's something you'll like. They also discuss the benefits of having a subscription list with your local comic shop, as well as briefly discussing other methods fo…

Not all of us have an encyclopedic knowledge of the ins and outs of comics in America. Well, our hosts don't either. Listen along as they attempt to give a birds-eye view of not only the "ages" of comics, but the evolution of comic book publishing and distribution in the states. Complicated origin stories, amiright? Leave us feedback - thecomicwonk…

Phil and Justin introduce themselves and go over their objectives for the podcast. Then we discuss Justin's media proclivities before giving him some comic recommendations. We want your feedback! Tell us what you think or how we can improve at thecomicwonk@gmail.com Support our show at patreon.com/thecomicwonk And of course, leave a rating or revie…