Comic BookDiner - Comics Creation, Business, and Formatting for a New Generation

Dr. Katie Monnin & Brangelina - Rich and John interview "Dr. Katie," professor of literacy, and author of four books on using comics and GN's in the classroom.

Thom Zahler (Love & Capes) joins rich, John and Jamar in the second of our productivity episodes: Square credit card reader,shoeboxes receipt system, and the elusive Mattel Star Wars set are all a part of the latest episode-- as well as Philly cheesesteaks!

Reboot! Is it a new start to the CBD UNiverse, or are Jamar, John and Rich (with guest Thom Zahler) just kidding. DC's relaunch, and digital decisions-- how will it affect you? Find out in this very funny and informative Comic Book Diner...

Audience- Jamar, Rich and John discuss whether a creator owes their audience anything, as well as the Glyph Awards, why webcomics can be cool and a curse, Red Speedos, Obi-Wan is a jerk-- and oh, yeah, that Kickstarter thing!

John Rich and Jamar drive back from the Kids Comic-Con, and have a couple of interviews, plus observations from Alex Simmons' cool Bronx event! Learn a pro's take on comics when Rich talks to Joe Staton (E-Man, Dick Tracy), John talks to an educator, and Jamar prays that John doesn't wreck the car! ALSO, A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM JOHN ON THE CBD KICKSTARTER PROJECT!

Episode 30: Road Trip! Jamar and Rich are wary passengers in John's car, as the head to the Kids Comic-Con in the Bronx! Swiping aftermath, the future of comics shops, and feral chickens are on the menu at the Comic Book Diner!

Swiping! Jamar, Rich, and John discuss the recent dustup over comics art swiping, and bring up some questions about art ghosting, swiping, copying and the ever-fuzzy homage! Tales of MegaCon are retold, and John discusses his brush with being branded a swiper-- I'm innocent, I tell ya! A somewhat serious episode of CBD, with a few Patrick Stewart jokes thrown in by Jamar!

Bitter Torrent- Jamar, Rich and John are back, and talking about comic pirating on the web-- is it bad, or is there a silver lining? Plus, gravy fries, plans for the future, and beyond...

Getting Paid in Comics: How? Rich, Jamar & John discuss mainstream comics payment vs. indy, corporate comics and more? Listen to this one, or you'll end up getting paid in hot sauce like Jamar!

What are you worth? John has audio troubles, but Jamar and Rich keep the diner open, discussing freelancer pricing, and more importantly, creators' VALUES in comics.

New York (Comic-Con) State of Mind. Rich, Jamar ad John discuss the latest NYC-Con, talk about an upcoming contest, discuss the best comic paper, and more!

Scott Kurtz: Aftermath! Jamar, Rich & John discuss the PVP creator's insights on the future of comics from last episode, John is apparently 80 years old! Corned beef hash annd tempura shrimp are the specials of the house!Part 2 of 2

Scott Kurtz! PVP's creator visits the diner and discusses his webcomics bootcamp at the New York Comic-Con. Also, the future of comics and the web, advice for aspiring web cartoonists and silver dollar pancakes! Part 1 of 2! John Gallagher, Jamar Nicholas, and Rich Faber

Listener Mailbag! Jamar, Rich & John answer listener questions and comments, offer insights into a new way to get started in comics (web comics vs. print), talk about the upcoming New York Comic-Con, and offer up a radio BLAST FROM THE PAST! This is the funniest episode yet, and we actually remember to talk a little bit about comics! And are you ready for HOBO-COP?

Web Comics Report! John interviews Brad Guigar of Evil-Inc.com webstrip, Jamar discusses his new book launch, and Rich ponders the power of the webcomics model. Also, sheldoncomics.com, Intervention Web Comics Con, and more!