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A Podcast About Nothing... and Everything Dave from West Coast Davengers discusses all things comics, pop culture, movies, music, collecting with a nice dose of everyday life. Mix that up with some great interviews and you've got Direct Edition!
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- 2 days ago1h 55m
Daniel Warren Johnson Returns With CHAINKATA - Chainsaw Sci-Fi Epic!
Cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson joins Dave to announce Chainkata, his ambitious, decade-in-the-making new sci-fi series from Image. Chicks with chainsaws! Johnson shares the origin of the book's chainsaw-wielding heroine and the experimental color techniques that brought it to life. The two discuss inspiration drawn from Richard Corben and manga masters, the emotional weight of his Eisner winning Absolute Batman Annual, and the meditative pull of the golf course. Plus, Long Island Bagels, Joe Madureira, Original art, and Frank Thorne's Red Sonja.Chainkata will be available through Image comics in November 2026. Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirecteditiondirecteditionpodcast.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
Ytasha Womack : How Miles Morales Changed The World Of Spider-Man
Award-winning author and cultural critic Ytasha Womack joins Dave to discuss Spider-Man: Miles Morales, An Exploration, her new book from the Marvel Age of Comics series examining the character's cultural significance. Womack shares how her work on Afrofuturism led her to Miles, why the character's vulnerability resonates far beyond superhero fandom, and the layered symbolism baked into everything from his hoodie to the number 42. The two discuss the deep ties between Brooklyn hip-hop and comics storytelling, why cities shape kids into fluid identity-shifters, and the musical DNA that connects Miles Morales to Miles Davis.https://www.ytashawomack.com/directeditionpodcast.comhttps://www.patreon.com/DavengersDirectEdition
- 2 weeks ago2h 23m
Miles To Go with Brian Michael Bendis (Spider-Man, Jessica Jones & Powers!)
Legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis joins Dave to discuss his return to Marvel, and the upcoming animated series of Powers in development at Netflix. Bendis reflects on co-creating Miles Morales, Jessica Jones, and Riri Williams (Ironheart), the Jewish roots of American comics from Kirby to Eisner, and the early-2000s Marvel bullpen with Joe Quesada. The two discuss the nuances of Bendis' process, the importance of collaboration, and how independent horror films like Obsession are echoing the scrappy independent films that reshaped Hollywood in the 1970s.Check out Brian's work - https://www.jinxworld.com/Follow Brian on IG https://www.instagram.com/brianmbendisDirecteditionpodcast.comhttps://www.patreon.com/davengersdirectedition
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
My Tokyo Summer - How Punk & DIY Inspired Abby Denson To Publish A Comic In Japan!
Cartoonist and author Abby Denson joins Dave to discuss 'My Tokyo Summer', her new graphic memoir, illustrated by Utomaru from Scholastic .Denson talks about the early influence of the DIY punk scene on her work, how a zine she made in the 90s sparked a lifelong friendship, the vastness of Japan's doujinshi culture, and the power of art and friendship to transcend barriers. The two talk about their shared love of Japan and the differences in everyday life and culture between Japan and America. https://www.abbydenson.com/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/
- Jun 29, 20261h 52m
Geof Darrow Brings Shaolin Cowboy Back To Fight AI !
Legendary artist Geof Darrow joins Dave to discuss Shaolin Cowboy: Stayin' A.I.Live, the latest installment of his cult series from Dark Horse. They discuss some of the amazing artists tapped for variant covers including Peach Momoko, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Ryan Ottley.Darrow talks about his refusal to work digitally, the why-not philosophy that fuels his art, and working at a pace fit for a mangaka. The two discuss Darrow’s possibly upcoming New York City art show, his love affair with Asian action cinema (Furious, The Night Comes For Us) , Moebius, and the dump-taking dogs that remain his go-to for any quiet panel.See Geof at San Diego Comic Con this year with his daughter Alice, who put a great book out called Tramps Of The Apocalypse!
- Jun 22, 202655 min
Chew Creators John Layman & Rob Guillory Return With Ghost Brawler : Ghostbusters Meets Raging Bull!
Writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory (Chew) join Dave to discuss their new collaboration Ghost Brawler, the Bruiser Edition live on kickstarter now! The two share the blistering writing pace of the series, how the setting draws from the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese, and the creative shorthand of a decade working together. The pair discuss the Chew television adaptation at Blumhouse, share memories of the late Sam Kieth, Signed Boxing gloves, creative teams, and explain why Kickstarter rewards collectors in ways corporate imprints can't. For fans of Goodfellas, Rocky, Raging Bull, Ghostbusters, and CHEW!BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE - https://tinyurl.com/4kttuys4https://www.robguillory.com/My Website : directeditionpodcast.comPATREON https://www.patreon.com/DavengersDirectEdition
- Jun 15, 20261h 10m
Nick Dragotta Brings Manga Influence To ABSOLUTE BATMAN With Scott Snyder!
Superstar Artist Nick Dragotta joins Dave to discuss the breakout success of DC's Absolute Batman. Dragotta shares the project’s Frank Miller-meets-manga blend of influences, his "yes and" collaboration with Scott Snyder, and the bold visual decisions that shaped the book's identity. The two discuss the cartoonists setting the gold standard for visual storytelling , Alex Toth, Japanese comics culture, Kentaro Miura, and why now is the only point in his career Dragotta could have made this book.directeditionpodcast.comhttps://www.patreon.com/DavengersDirectEdition
- Jun 8, 20261h 23m
Jim Rugg's New Book On Wolverine Weapon X - A Deep Dive Into The Marvel Age Of Comics
Cartoonist Jim Rugg joins Dave to discuss The Marvel Age of Comics: Weapon X, his deep-dive into Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal 1991 Wolverine story, originally serialized in Marvel Comics Presents.Rugg talks about the project's origin, why he considers it one of Marvel's all-time greatest works, and how Windsor-Smith's pre-digital coloring techniques remain unmatched. The new book is a comic companion to the Bloomsbury music book series : 33 1/3The two discuss where Weapon X fits alongside Dark Knight and Watchmen as bronze age touchstones, the story's hidden religious symbolism, Retro Causality, and why a naked killer with claws is scarier than a clothed one.Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirecteditionFind Jim Rugg here: https://www.jimrugg.com/https://www.instagram.com/jimruggart/?hl=enhttps://powerpulpcomics.com/directeditionpodcast.com
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