• Ep. 12: Stand Still 1 & Jane Jet, with Amal Desai
    Sep 2 2024

    On this week's mini episode, Mark features two recent books:

    Stand Still, Issue 1
    Story & Color: Lee Loughridge
    Art: Andrew Robinson
    Design & Lettering: Rob Tweedie
    Publisher: Image Comics

    and

    Jane Jet, Book 1: Nuclear Shadows
    Writer/Letterer/Co-Creator: Amal Desai
    Artist/Co-Creator: Paul Essenson
    Colorist: Giuliana La Malfa
    Publisher: Markosia

    Amal Desai (IG: @comicsbyamaldesai) also joined the show to discuss his collaboration with Paul Essenson in the creation and development of Jane Jet.
    Jane Jet is available for purchase at Amazon at the link provided.

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    23 mins
  • Ep. 11: Art Brut, with Hannah
    Aug 26 2024

    On this episode, Mark's artist/art teacher friend, Hannah, joins the show to discuss styles in fine art, stories from art history, and how W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo brilliantly incorporated both into their surrealistic detective procedural based in (and behind!) the world of fine art, Art Brut. If you have any interest in understanding distinct art styles, influences on artistic movements, how the art is made, or the masterful but unsettling storytelling of the creative team behind the hit comic series Ice Cream Man, this one's for you!

    After you've listened, be sure to check out some of Hannah's own artistic creations and pottery process videos at:
    IG: @arkansaspotter
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arkansaspotter7250

    Graphic Novel Credits for Art Brut
    Writer: W. Maxwell Prince
    Art: Martin Morazzo
    Colors (Main Stories): Mat Lopes
    Colors (Back-up Stories): Chris O'Halloran
    Letters: Good Old Neon
    Publisher: Image Comics

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Ep. 10: When We Transform, Interview with Tomi Trembath
    Aug 19 2024

    On this week's episode, GNA host Mark Ohrenberger welcomes Tomi Trembath, a podcaster and first-time comic writer, whose upcoming comic When We Transform: A Superhero Tale of Transition, issue 0, is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Tomi discusses her two podcasts: Giant Size Violence: A Toku Comics Podcast and Transcending Comics, a podcast dedicated to covering trans, non-binary, and gender queer representation in comics, manga, and webtoons. She also discusses combining the subject matter of those two podcasts to tell the story of a superhero who gets stuck in limbo for decades, is long thought to be dead, and returns transformed.

    You can find and support the crowdfunding campaign for When We Transform, as well as links to both of Tomi's podcasts, at: https://www.keymastercollective.com/

    You can also follow Tomi on Twitter @TomiTrembath and on Instagram @keymastercollective

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    27 mins
  • Ep. 9: Friday, Book 1: The First Day of Christmas, with Karen Ohrenberger
    Aug 12 2024

    Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre.

    On this episode, Mark welcomes his HIS MOM, Karen Ohrenberger! to discuss:

    Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas
    Writer: Ed Brubaker
    Art: Marcos Martin
    Colors: Muntsa Vicente
    Publisher (Digital): panelsyndicate.com
    Publisher (Print): Image Comics

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep. 8: The Big Burn & Falling in Love on the Path to Hell
    Aug 5 2024

    On this week's mini episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger discusses two books from his pull list - The Big Burn and Falling in Love on the Path to Hell.

    The Big Burn, Issue 1
    Writer: Joe Henderson
    Artist: Lee Garbett
    Colors: Lee Loughridge
    Letters: Simon Bowland
    Publisher: DSTLRY

    Falling in Love on the Path to Hell, Issues 1-2
    Writer: Gerry Duggan
    Artist: Garry Brown
    Colors: Chris O'Halloran
    Letters: Joe Sabino
    Publisher: Image Comics

    On next week's full episode, Karen Ohrenberger will join host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas, by Ed Brubaker, with art by Marcos Martin.

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 7: Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn, with Steven Hovater
    Jul 29 2024

    Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre.

    On this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Steven Hovater to discuss:

    Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn
    Writer: Jeff Lemire
    Art: Andrea Sorrentino
    Colors: Dave Stewart
    Letters: Steve Wands
    Publisher: Image Comics


    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Ep. 6: Chris Condon Interview: That Texas Blood
    Jul 22 2024

    On this week's episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger is thrilled to welcome Chris Condon, writer of That Texas Blood, to the podcast. Chris discusses That Texas Blood's evolution from an idea for a film project to a wildly successful comic book series, the ideas Chris wanted to explore while telling west Texas tales across time and genre, and future plans for the series. Chris also discusses his shared Patreon account with his friend and creative partner Jacob Phillips (artist of That Texas Blood). Additionally, Chris talks about other upcoming comics projects, including stories in a number of EC Comics revival books for Oni Press and taking over writing duties for Green Arrow for DC Comics.

    You can find Chris online at:
    Twitter: @christophcondon
    Blue Sky: @christophcondon
    Patreon: patreon.com/condonphillips

    Before listening to this interview (or after, up to you), listeners are encouraged to check out GNA Episode 3, in which Mark and Jared Lillard discussed That Texas Blood, Vol. 1 (extensively).

    Next week, we return to our normal format, and Steven Hovater will join Mark to discuss Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn, written by Jeff Lemire, art by Andrea Sorrentino, colors by Dave Stewart, with lettering and design by Steve Wands.

    We'd love to hear from you. You can reach the show at:
    Email: graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
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    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 5A: Two from Mad Cave - Dick Tracy and Sanction
    Jul 8 2024

    On this week's mini episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger discusses two books from his pull list - both from publisher Mad Cave Studios - Dick Tracy and Sanction.

    Dick Tracy, Issues 1-2
    Writers: Alex Segura & Michael Moreci
    Artist: Geraldo Borges
    Colors: Mark Englert
    Letters: Jim Campbell

    Sanction, Issues 1-2
    Writer: Ray Fawkes
    Artist: Antonio Fuso
    Colors: Emilio Lecce
    Letters: Dave Sharpe
    Main Cover Artist: Dan Panosian

    Let us know what you think of the show.
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Email: graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com

    Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
    Email: Graphicnovelapostle@gmail.com
    Instagram: @graphicnovelapostle
    Twitter: @markohrenberger

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    13 mins