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OMEN TO THAT returns for a second series, after a longer than anticipated hiatus, and our first show is a cracker! I'm joined by two fantastic guests who talk about their experience of collaborating together on the short story 'The Grey Man' that appeared in the award winning 'Drawn Under the Influence' comics anthology. Writer - Alan Henderson, best known for his magnum opus The Penned Guin, discusses his inspiration for the story and his experience of collaborating with an artist for the first time. Artist - Helena Edwardson, comic artist and illustrator tells us how working with Alan gave her back her 'art mojo' and helped her define a style that she is now employing on several other projects. In addition, both give advice on collaborating with someone new and how to make it work. Links and notes Alan Henderson - Writer, Comic Artist, Illustrator Alan Henderson - Penned Guin Penned Guin on Facebook Penned Guin on Twitter Penned Guin - Instagram Helena Edwardson - Writer, Comic Artist, Illustrator Art Ninetwo - Website Art Ninetwo on Facebook Art Ninetwo on Twitter Art Ninetwo on Instagram Damian Edwardson - Comic Artist, Podcaster and Illustrator Art Ninetwo - Website Art Ninetwo on Facebook Art Ninetwo on Twitter Art Ninetwo on Instagram Omen To That - Podcast Music - 'FUNK IT' from ComaStudio by Pixabay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show I’m pleased to welcome one of the most prolific creators on the independent comics scene Alan Henderson. Since 2013 his web comic The Penned Guin has delighted readers with a range of laugh out loud strips that have covered many topics from the absurd to the Scottish referendum as told through a tug-of-war. With a highly successful line of books and Kickstarter campaigns it’s a true success story for independent comics. In addition Alan is a writer and artist of non-penguin subject matter and a regular contributor to the excellent Never Iron Anything Podcast where he can be found sharing his fascinating insights into some of the classic comics of yesteryear. Guests: Alan Henderson: Comics creator, Artist, Pod-caster, Man of a 1,000 gags.   BUY ALAN'S STUFF HERE! THE PENNED GUINS - TWITTER THE PENNED GUINS - WEB THE PENNED GUINS - FACEBOOK THE PENNED GUINS - INSTAGRAM Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram Music from https://www.zapsplat.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show I’m pleased to welcome back Dan Butcher, another returning guest that previously appeared on the infamous art of video covers and movie poster episodes. He’s one of the most prolific creators on the small press scene with his work on comics such as El Marvo, Project Hoax, 80's action homage VYPER and of course his seminal work the British super team title Vanguard! He also finds time to run a successful Patreon and last but not least he is one third of the mighty Awesome Comics Podcast. Dan is a brilliant guest both knowledgeable and funny, and had a great chat about comics, art and his process. CHECK OUT VYPER - SOVIET STRIKE! COMING SOON FROM DAN BUTCHER   Guests: Dan Butcher: Comics creator, Artist, Pod-caster, Raconteur.   BUY DAN'S STUFF HERE! DAN BUTCHER - TWITTER VANGUARD - WEB AWESOME COMICS PODCAST Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's anniversary show I'm pleased to welcome back one of OTT's very first guests, Clare Hemsworth. Not only is she the  Editor-In-Chief at Fandemonium Network, Professional Reviewer, Owner of 100 Pennies Photo but also the brains behind ComicScout offering a proofreading/editing services to small press comic book creators. Clare takes us through the fascinating process of proofreading and copy-editing and why both are crucial in the creative process, especially for small press creators. We also chat about some of her comics history and I explain why Thundercats always reminds me of 'Vic the Vandal' who was a barber from my childhood. Enjoy! Guests: Clare Hemsworth, Chief Editor, Reviewer, Proofreader, Entrepreneur   100 Pennies Store Clare Hemsworth - Twitter ComicScout - WEB Fandemonium Network- WEB Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we continue our look at the art of self-publishing with David Robertson, the man behind the unique Fred Egg Comics. With a long history of comics creation including such titles as Bersekertron, Dump, Belltime and most recently The Tay Bridge Disaster. He’s appeared in numerous anthologies and has also written many articles for the likes of Comics International, The International Journal of Comic Art and Comic Scene UK to name but a few. If that wasn’t enough he one part of the brilliant comics podcast, That Comic Smell. He is a true comics aficionado and font of sequential knowledge and in this conversation we talk about comics, process, Frank Zappa and Star Wars toys.   Enjoy! Guests: David Robertson - Comic Creator, Writer. BUY FRED EGG COMICS HERE FRED EGG COMICS - WEBSITE FRED EGG COMICS - BLOG FRED EGG COMICS - TWITTER FRED EGG COMICS - FACEBOOK THAT COMIC SMELL - PODCAST Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show I’m thrilled to be chatting to another of my favourite comic artists - Ian Richardson. With a cv that includes work for Image, DarkHorse, Marvel UK, Zenescope and a little known comic called 2000ad. He’s a regular on the convention scene where you can usually find him ploughing his way through a mountain of commissions. In addition, he’s also a pretty good guitarist and has wonderful taste in shoes. As we record this episode he is once again gracing the Judge Dredd Megazine and its great to see him back on old stoney face. Guests: IAN RICHARDSON - Comic Artist, 2000ad Art Droid, Musician and Style Guru. IAN RICHARDSON - INSTAGRAM IAN RICHARDSON - FACEBOOK Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show I talk to Steve Tanner the man behind the prolific TIME BOMB COMICS publishing line. Since 2007 TIME BOMB have been producing some of the most accomplished one-shots and graphic novels on the independent scene, with a range of genres from historical thrillers to horror and sci-fi anthologies. With titles such as Flintlock, Harker and Brawler there really is something for everyone.  So settle back as we take you through The Art of Self-Publishing: TIME BOMB COMICS. Guests: STEVE TANNER - WRITER, PUBLISHER, WELL DRESSED MAN TIME BOMB COMICS - BUY THEM HERE TIME BOMB - HARKER KICKSTARTER TIME BOMB COMICS Twitter TIME BOMB COMICS Facebook TIME BOMB COMICS.COM   Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we continue our look at the art of self-publishing and I’m pleased to be joined two veritable bandits of the comics scene. Having already been banned once by Kickstarter it’s safe to say they have already planted their flag firmly atop the Bad Taste Mountain. But that isn’t going to stop them and as you’ll hear they have now unleashed their particular brand of bad taste on Patreon! So settle back and enjoy the story of one of today most outlandish publishers Adam Falp and Tony Esmod A.K.A. TRIBUTE PRESS! ***Content Warning*** This episode include adult language and humour, and themes that some may find offensive and all views shared by guests are purely their own. Guests: ADAM FALP - Comics Creator and Publisher TONY ESMOND - Writer, Podcaster, Comics Creator and Publisher TRIBUTE PRESS - BUY THEM HERE TRIBUTE PRESS ON PATREON! TRIBUTE PRESS Twitter TRIBUTE PRESS Facebook NEVER IRON ANYTHING ADAM FALP WEBSITE Damian Edwardson: ARTNINETWO WEB ARTNINETWO Facebook ARTNINETWO Twitter  ARTNINETWO Instagram   Title music: The Swag - Link Wray See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show I’m pleased to be talking to one of my favourite small press creators. An artist and writer who in my humble opinion produces one of the most accomplished and professional small press titles going. Steve Sims black and white art is a joy to behold and his most famous creation The Beast Hunting Battle Badgers not only mixes fantasy and anthropomorphic creatures but also has more than its share of easter eggs for old wrestling fans like myself. In this episode we talk Comics, Fantasy films, Wrestling and of course, Badgers! Settle back and get ready to enjoy the delightful Art of Steve Sims. Guests: Steve Sims - Illustrator, Comics Creator and Publisher BUY BEAST HUNTING BATTLE BADGERS HERE Battle Badgers Website Battle Badgers Twitter Battle Badgers Facebook Damian Edwardson: https://artninetwo.com www.facebook.com/artninetwo https://twitter.com/artninetwo  https://instagram.com/artninetwo   Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show I’m pleased to be joined one of the greatest illustrators and caricaturists of our generation. In his 20 plus year career Jason Seiler's work has graced publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, The New York Times to name but a few. Most recently his painting of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris was a worldwide sensation when it appeared on the Time Magazine Person of the Year cover. In this fun chat we discuss the ups and downs of a career in art, what it takes to succeed and his theory on the origin of cave painting. We also talk about his budding stand-up career and his brilliant arts podcast Face the Truth. It's a fascinating chat and as you might expect from Jason, we have a few laughs along the way. ***Content Warning*** This episode include adult language and humour, and themes that some may find offensive and all views shared by guests are purely their own. Guests: Jason Seiler - Artist, Illustrator, Podcaster, Stand-Up Comedian Jason Seiler Website Jason Seiler - Instagram FACE THE TRUTH PODCAST Jason Seiler - YouTube channel Damian Edwardson: https://artninetwo.com www.facebook.com/artninetwo https://twitter.com/artninetwo  https://instagram.com/artninetwo   Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show I’m pleased to be joined another returning guest. Rich Carrington a writer, comic creator, founder and driving force behind the indie publishing imprint Hardline Comics. Titles include The Guys, Mr. Badd, The Calws and the flagship title the brilliant Mahoneys, a supervillian bar where as the tag line states “World Domination and Craft beers are always on the menu! We discuss the ups and downs of creating and publishing your own comics in a social media dominated world, and his latest Kickstarter,  Mahoneys #4 The Last Stand. It's a great chat and as you might expect we have a few laughs along the way. ***Content Warning*** This episode include adult language and humour, and themes that some may find offensive and all views shared by guests are purely their own. Guests: Rich Carrington - Author, Comics Creator and Publisher Mahoneys: The Last Stand KICKSTARTER - BUY IT NOW Hardline Comics Rich Carrington Twitter Rich Carrington Instagram Damian Edwardson: https://artninetwo.com www.facebook.com/artninetwo https://twitter.com/artninetwo  https://instagram.com/artninetwo   Music from https://www.zapsplat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is British artist Dave Kennedy who has found his spiritual home at Storm King Comics, the brainchild of Sandy King and her husband,  Director John Carpenter. Yes that John Carpenter… We discuss a shared love of comics and cinema, as well as a delve into his artistic process and what it’s like to work with one of the legendary movie directors of our generation. As if that wasn’t enough listen closely to the intro and outro music as it was also created by my guest and the album Chill Up by Cherry Sheriff can be found on Amazon Music. So get your pie out of the oven and settle back as look at the Art of Dave Kennedy… ***Content Warning*** This episode include adult language and humour, and themes that some may find offensive and all views shared by guests are purely their own. Guests: Dave Kennedy - Comic Book Artist and Illustrator Cherry Sheriff.com Dave Kennedy on Twitter Dave Kennedy on Instagram BUY DAVE'S STUFF - Storm King Comics Chill Up by Cherry Sheriff Damian Edwardson: https://artninetwo.com www.facebook.com/artninetwo https://twitter.com/artninetwo  https://instagram.com/artninetwo   Music - "Ping Pong" by Cherry Sheriff  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.