In this episode, Al Mega sits down with the critically-acclaimed writer Ray Fawkes to talk about his career journey, creative process, and his brand new project, Blue Palo Verde, dropping soon from Mad Cave Studios. Ray takes us through the mysteries and inspirations that fuel his storytelling — from his work on Batman and Justice League Dark to his mind-bending indie gems. Tune in and get ready for a deep dive into art, horror, and the poetic power of comics!

Follow Ray on Social Media at: @fawkes.ray

Blue Palo Verde #1 arrives in comic shops on June 11, featuring Cover A by Rimanti and Cover B by Marguerite Sauvage, and is now available for preorder!

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www.madcavestudios.com to check out the full lineup of new releases, licenses, and celebrated creator-owned titles!

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Today, we’re joined by the incredible Melissa Meszaros, returning to the show to talk about her brand new book, Song Over the Bones! We’ll explore how this powerful memoir chronicles her journey of traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, creativity, and the healing power of art and music. Melissa shares her unique insights on resilience, the importance of community, and how her love for music pulses through every page.

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👉 Find the book here:
https://oilonwaterpress.com/product/song-over-the-bones/

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Join Al Mega as he sits down with indie filmmaking legend Brian from Bad Mosquito Films! Brian wears every hat in the business—writer, producer, director, and more—and today he’s talking about his journey and the brand-new film project The Conversation, based on the comic from ASAP Imagination and live on Kickstarter. Don’t miss this wild ride into the world of indie comics and filmmaking!

Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asapcomicsuk/the-conversation

Learn more via their website at
https://www.badmosquitofilms.com

Socil Media at:
Twitter – https://x.com/BadMoSquitofilm
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/badmosquitofilms/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/badmosquitofilms
You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/@BadMosquito

Check out Imagination Comics at: https://asapimagination.com/

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