Today on Talking Comics, AJ and Annakah sit down with JazzLee Illustrates, creator of Slices of Gremlin and the upcoming graphic novel series Well Wishers. We dive deep into her art journey, worldbuilding, digital illustration workflow, and life as an indie creator.

PLUS —hidden in the episode is the FIRST LOOK at the official trailer for The Chronicles of Panel Pete!

This is the debut sneak peek at the world inside the dollar-bin comic where Panel Pete lives, transforms, and begins his upcoming adventures.

Jazz shares creator advice, talks Webtoon, Ko-fi, inspiration from Uncle Scrooge and Sonic, and joins in our “This or That” writing game where chaos rules and points don’t matter.

Check out Jazz’s work here:

Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/JazzLeeIllustrates

Webtoon: Slices of Gremlin

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup

01:55 Journey into Comic Creation

04:56 Artistic Process and Tools

07:53 Balancing Life and Creativity

10:49 Writing and Script Development

13:54 Marketing and Selling Comics

16:52 Inspirations and Advice for Creators

19:48 Favorite Comics and Characters

24:03 Legal Insights and Comic Industry

27:08 Fun Questions and Superpowers

30:48 Comic Book Sidekicks: Choosing Your Partner in Crime

35:23 World Building vs. Character Development: The Writer's Dilemma

39:02 Collaboration vs. Solo Work: The Creative Process

43:24 Original IP vs. Licensed Franchise: The Creative Choice

44:45 Notes in Red Pen vs. Digital Comments: Feedback Methods

46:01 Brainstorming vs. Focus Time: Finding Inspiration

47:06 Pacing vs. Dialogue: The Importance of Flow

48:17 Deadline Met vs. Perfection Achieved: The Writer's Struggle

49:50 Victory Speech: Celebrating Success

51:19 Promoting Your Work: Where to Find JazzLee's Comics

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This week AJ & Annakhan dive into a huge holiday comic haul, share updates on the Chronicles of Panel Pete trailer, break down their weekly reads, and play a hilarious round of Poison Ivy Christmas Trivia. Plus: Fortnite’s new season, Minecraft chaos, signed Harley & Ivy pickups, and plans for conventions & Q&A episodes!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:02 Weekly Polls and Comic Picks

08:16 Reading and Recommendations

15:26 Video Games and Entertainment

22:33 Trivia and Fun Segments

37:32 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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Join AJ & Annakhan as they welcome The DC Comic Talker Brandon Gonzalez for an incredible conversation about discovering comics, loving DC, the JSA, Batman, making content, con stories, Mark Wade encounters, favorite villains, character deep dives & more. This episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, insights, and great comic talk from fans and creators alike. Come hang out with the Talking Comics crew and enjoy another adventure into the world of comics!

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Chapters

00:00 Backgrounds and Inspirations in Comics

06:29 Exploring Comic Characters and Themes

09:32 Interviews and Community Engagement

12:32 Live Content and Conventions

15:28 Favorite Batman Interpretations

22:19 The Significance of Alfred in Batman's World

24:50 Favorite Portrayals of Alfred

26:36 Exploring Batman's Characterization

28:47 Superman Movie Discussion

31:20 Comic Book Recommendations and Nostalgia

36:07 Fan Engagement and Content Creation

39:18 Villains of Batman: A Deep Dive

50:40 Villain Showdown: Joker vs. Lex Luthor

55:44 The Battle of Heroes: Batman vs. Superman

59:34 Exploring the DC Universe: Characters and Their Evolution

01:05:33 This or That: A Fun DC Character Quiz

01:12:38 Character Preferences and Favorites

01:13:46 Lex Luthor: Power Suit vs. President

01:14:56 Catwoman: Burglar vs. Anti-Hero Era

01:16:15 Comic Book Events: Crisis on Infinite Earths vs. Flashpoint

01:17:25 Villains: Killer Croc vs. King Shark

01:17:50 Lantern Corps: Blue vs. Indigo

01:18:51 Family Dynamics: Shazam vs. Bat Family

01:19:08 Harley Quinn: Animated Series vs. Comics

01:19:43 Mind Control vs. Fear Toxin

01:20:30 Justice League: International vs. Unlimited

01:22:22 First Superhero Love and Current Series

01:24:41 Comic Book Universe Preferences

01:25:35 Superpowers and Sidekicks

01:26:57 Chaos in the DC Universe

01:27:30 Favorite Cover Artists and Conventions

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