Episodes

  • Ep. 16: Guns of Brixton 1, with Sean Golding
    Sep 30 2024

    On this episode, Mark welcomes Sean Golding, writer of the new punk rock zombie fighting series, Guns of Brixton. Sean discusses his love of live music, especially rock, punk, and metal, and the idea of pitting an all-girl punk rock band, empowered by a drug that sharpens their reactions and abilities, against a general populace of South London that has been turned to zombies by an airborne toxin. Sean also discusses his experience as a first-time comic writer navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of self-publication.

    Guns of Brixton, Issue 1
    Writer: Sean Golding
    Artist: Renzo Podesta
    Letterer/Spanish Translator: Jahch

    You can pick up issue one at:

    • Amazon US (is available on all local Amazon sites): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC46RXTY
    • Shift (UK based with print to order available): https://theshift.store/products/guns-of-brixton-1
    • Comix.one (digital): https://www.comix.one/products/guns-of-brixton-40bc238f4b7d
    • GlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/c/guns-of-brixton

    Issue 2 is available for pre-order at:

    • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ5Y38RT

    You can reach the creators for this series at:

    • Sean Golding: https://www.instagram.com/seangoldingwrites/
    • Renzo Podesta: https://www.instagram.com/renzo_podesta/
    • Jahch: https://www.instagram.com/rjjcomics9/

    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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    25 mins
  • Ep. 15: Bone Parish, vol. 1, with Parish Pollard
    Sep 23 2024

    This week, Mark's long-time friend, Parish Pollard, joins the show to discuss the haunting New Orleans-based supernatural family crime drama, Bone Parish, vol. 1, and to talk about Mark and Parish's first spooky visit to New Orleans all the way back in 2001.

    Bone Parish, vol. 1
    Writer: Cullen Bunn
    Artist: Jonas Shcarf
    Colors: Alex Guimaraes
    Letters: Ed Dukeshire
    Cover Artist: Lee Garbett
    Publisher: Boom! Studios

    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 14 mins
  • Ep. 14: Digital Comics Subscription Services
    Sep 18 2024

    On this week's mini episode, we examine the pros and cons of various digital comics subscription services, focusing on four specific services:

    1. Marvel Unlimited
    2. DC Universe Infinite
    3. GlobalComix Gold
    4. Hoopla

    Spoiler: Mark likes them all!

    Next week, Mark's buddy Parish Pollard joins the podcast to discuss Bone Parish, vol. 1, written by Cullen Bunn, with art by Jonas Scharf, published by Boom! Studios.

    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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    22 mins
  • Ep. 13: The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World, with Gary Marts
    Sep 9 2024

    On this episode, host Mark Ohrenberger and his friend Gary Marts discuss The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World. This sci-fi/alternate history/cloak-and-dagger secret government agency story examines the history, impacts, and possible impacts of popular conspiracy theories on American culture and politics as well as the very nature of reality.

    The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World
    Writer: James Tynion, IV
    Artist: Martin Simmonds
    Letterer: Aditya Bidikar
    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 45 mins
  • 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