In this episode, indie comic creators Will and Josh discuss their ongoing collaboration on Southtown, their creative process, and their insights into the comic industry, conventions, and storytelling. Join us as we delve into the creative process behind Southtown, a cyberpunk comic series, with creators Joshua Eadie and Wil Smith. We explore their collaboration, character development, and the exciting Kickstarter campaign supporting the series.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

01:00 Discussing Southtown Issue Number Four

02:36 Political and Cultural Themes in Comics

04:01 Would You Rather: Krakoa or Markovia?

05:49 Trust Issues with Villains like Mr. Sinister

07:01 The Nuance of Krakoa and X-Men Storylines

08:00 The Sinister Saga and Its Complexity

09:03 Green Lantern Ring vs Iron Man Suit

12:01 Superheroes Relying on Technology and AI

15:01 Star Trek vs Star Wars: World Preferences

18:57 Living in Utopian vs Dystopian Sci-Fi Worlds

22:02 Comic Con Experiences and Celebrity Encounters

24:00 Billy Zane and Conventions

26:58 Working with a Creative Partner Over Years

02:36 The Creative Process Behind Southtown

04:54 Character Development and Artistic Style

08:00 The Role of Kickstarter and Community Support

12:01 Future Plans and Long-term Series Vision

15:01 Closing Remarks and How to Support

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/southtown/southtown-issue-1-4-neo-noir-richmond-va-cyberpunk?ref=profile_created&category_id=250