“Kid, you’re one of the best. But put your work in galleries. Don’t do comics. Comics will break your heart.”Dean and Vito continue their discussion about the King of Comics, Jack Kirby, diving head first into Fantastic Four #108 (for Jack's 108th Birthday) and discuss the heartbreaking realities of the comic industry.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-WHILE YOU CAN, take advantage of this 30% off Everything Sale at the Fantagraphics website! Ends 8/25. Even if you miss it, help them out by purchasing anything!- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon.com/- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
“I am a guy who lives with a lot of questions. I say what's out there ? And i try to resolve that. And I never can.”Hot on the heels of their Greatest of All Time Comic Book Issue discussion, and in time for his 108th birthday, Dean and Vito dive in and talk wholeheartedly (not just mention) The King of Comics, Jack Kirby. In this first of two part celebration, they list their top 10 favorite heroes and villains that Jack Kirby created or co-created. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean and Vito will both be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon.com/- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
“When you're right, nobody remembers. When you're wrong, nobody forgets.”This week, Dean and Vito do it.They name the greatest comic book ever.Sort of.Want to play along? Here's a copy of our bracket!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean and Vito will both be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon.com/- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund! -And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
“I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal.”This week, Dean and Vito talk extensively about the new Superman movie by James Gunn (spoiler: they loved it) and memories of Live Aid. Then, buckle in, it's time for another round of Versus!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Meet Dean at TerrifiCon August 8-10 in Connecticut!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
"It's a lucky man, a very lucky man, who is committed to what he believes, who has stifled intellectual detachment and can relax in the luxury of his emotions.”This week, we welcome gentleman/scholar/artist and kind soul, Peter Rostovsky (DAMNATION DIARIES), to the podcast and we spend a lot of time talking about why there exists a schism between fine art and comics...and why there shouldn't be one. We also discuss "the firewall of exclusivity," SINNERS (Spoilers!), the benefits of working in a studio and much more.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Purchase DAMNATION DIARIES @ https://uncivilizedbooks.com/artists/rostovsky-peter/- Follow Peter on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/peterrostovsky- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
"ART MAN DRAW!"This week, Dean and Vito welcome creator, Dan Goldman, to talk about things both tangible and esoteric, including meditation, his franchise comics wishlist (NOT who you'd expect!) and his new hardcover collection of RED LIGHT PROPERTIES: UNFINISHED BUSINESS!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:- Purchase RED LIGHT PROPERTIES: UNFINISHED BUSINESS on the Kinjin Storylab site!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
“I'm always relieved when someone is delivering a eulogy and I realize I'm listening to it.”
This week, Dean and Vito hand the reins of the show over to listener, Steve Bearfield. Steve is a burgeoning comic book writer and fan of the show, and we talk about his formative comic reading years, and he asks us what properties we would make a comic out of, we talk about Jack Kirby at length and we answer what kind of serial killer we'd be.
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“A good commander can beat the odds. A great commander can beat the gods.”
Dean and Vito talk about building pantheons and the idea of gods versus superheroes, missed opportunities that we weren't even offered, and a lively game of Versus!
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"Don't hate the black, don't hate the white/If you get bit, just hate the bite."This week, Dean and Vito wax nostalgic and poetic as they remember Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. Also, what were the other commandments that Moses dropped in "History of the World: Part One?" The fellas have theories.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his Substack Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
Two and a Half Heads23 Skidoo! Join Dean and Vito for a wide ranging conversation with cartoonist, Bob Fingerman, as they converse about Bob's comics, obscure movies and what's on Bob's drawing table!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Visit Bob's website and follow him on Instagram-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
“Youth believes itself immortal. There is a cure for such an attitude, but unfortunately it is a cure from which one never recovers.” This week, Dean and Vito remember Peter David and talk about some of his essential reading. We also talk about THUNDERBOLTS* (there are spoilers) and the Delsante family sings Happy Birthday to Dean!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON THIS WEEKEND, June 7 & 8, in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
Grab a beverage! The show is old enough to drink!This week, Dean and Vito welcome actor, director and cartoonist, Owen Kline for a lively discussion about his 2022 film, FUNNY PAGES, his upcoming projects and Joe Franklin.Owen isn't on social media, but check out this interview at the Criterion CollectionMENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his Substack Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
"I gotta find me a nice Jewish boy. You guys are killing me."This week, Dean and Vito welcome Neil Kleid, writer of numerous comics and graphic novels including NICE JEWISH BOYS and KINGS AND CANVAS. The fellas discuss Judiasm and how faith informs Neil's work, how the three of us met, the comic projects that almost were and the idea of "legacy storytelling."*NOTE: Due to a scheduling mishap, this episode was recorded on Mother's Day, but released now.MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow Neil on Instagram and Bluesky-Download NICE JEWISH BOYS exclusively on Comixology/Amazon-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
"I’m a weirdo and I’m prone to saying weirdo things."This week, Dean and Vito welcome Sean Izaakse, co-creator of STRAY and the artist behind DC's recent GREEN ARROW revival and the current CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN series. The guys talk about Sean's pre-Stray origins, his influences (which don't include Jack Kirby), the art of coloring and why Rob Liefeld might be...right? Did I just read that right?MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow Sean on Instagram and Bluesky-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh! Follow Dean on Instagram and on Substack
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"I pour my life's blood into this place, and you offer me half what I paid?"The fellas are joined by cartoonist, James Greene, who talks with us about artist residencies, mentorship and whether our comics are honoring those that came before us.MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow James Greene on Instagram and on Substack.-Buy James' WINDLORDS OF IO-WAH: Book One - Toll Road.-The Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA)-If you're in Jacksonville, check out the Duval Comic and Zine Fest this June!-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund! -Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
This week, we welcome LEGEND Don Simpson, the creator of Megaton Man! Don talks to us about his beginnings, Megaton Man, his recent kerfuffle with Kickstarter (It's since been resolved) and MUCH MUCH MORE!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:The MEGATON MAN: MULTIMENSIONS Kickstarter is LIVE! Back it HERE!Purchase X-AMOUNT OF COMICS, IN PICTOPIA and THE COMPLETE MEGATON MAN UNIVERSE @ Fantagraphics BooksDon Simpson's website and SubstackMeet BOTH Don and Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his Substack Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
"Without game/Men prey on each other."Left to their own devices, Dean and Vito throw a Sweet 16 and no one else is invited! We celebrate by watching the Fantastic Four trailer, discussing the Daredevil: Born Again season finale, and they talk about Vito's forthcoming (?) bootleg comic and so much more!Oh, and a live rabbit makes an appearance.Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
Dean and Vito welcome Ray-Anthony Height of Studio Skye-Tiger and they discuss how Manga artists outpace American artists, Ray's mentor and how that informs his teaching new artists, the Metamythology of creator-owned comic book superheroes and creating family in the comic book industry. We also remember Val Kilmer and debut a new OATHBOUND character!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Follow Ray on Instagram and sign up for the Midnight Tiger EVO KickstarterFollow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his Substack Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!
This Man/This CHEST FACEAs a reward for his CHEST FACE comic book Kickstarter, Dean Haspiel welcomed backers and friends to a Zoom party, but this one had a comedy bent to it. Joined by comedian Nat Towsen, Chris Mackar and Matt Champagne, we discussed the stand-up of the titular comic character, and, miraculously, WATCHED A CHEST FACE SET AT A LIVE OPEN MIC! Nat discusses his set on the Jimmy Fallon TONIGHT SHOW, and we talk about comedic influences. Cartoonist Bob Fingerman draws Chest Face LIVE and a good time is had by all. Other guests include writer/Nightwork studio mate, Whitney Matheson, and artists George Folz and Peter Rostovsky (who won the 'Blank Slate' game we played off-podcast).Nat Towsen: https://www.instagram.com/nattowsen/Chris Mackar, aka Big Business: https://www.instagram.com/bigbusiness411/Bob Fingerman: https://www.bobfingerman.com/Matt Champagne: https://www.remainchampagne.com/Whitney Matheson: https://whitneymatheson.substack.com/George Folz: https://georgefolz.com/Peter Rostovsky: https://www.peterrostovsky.com/You can order CHEST FACE and other Dino "Deep Cut" comix from Dean Haspiel directly:COVID COP = $15BILLY DOGMA = $25THE RED HOOK x DEAN HASPIEL = $15CHEST FACE = $15
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"After you do Animal Style, you do Kirby Style."This week, the boys welcome Rob Guillory, co-creator of CHEW, MOSELY and creator of FARMHAND. We talk about Rob's influences, his eight (!!) years on CHEW, the current Marvel/DC page rate controversy, and if Gen Z truly loves creators.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Rob Guillory's website and his YouTube channel-Meet Dean @ IthaCon in THIS WEEKEND!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!