Boldy going where no one dares to go! Eisner Nominated Dave Baker joins regular host David Hedgecock to talk about his essay on John Byrne’s Star Trek: New Visions, the launch of The Comics Courier, the phenomenon of Noble Failures, theories about why this work exists, and the exciting prospect of a Star Trek: New Visions Season 2.

Timestamp Segments

• [01:45] Dave’s research for today’s episode.
• [02:05] John Byrne’s masterpieces.
• [03:40] The Comics Courier.
• [07:30] The worst comic of all time.
• [12:23] Noble Failures.
• [13:39] Dave’s essay: Part 1.
• [15:15] David, the outsider.
• [19:34] Dave’s essay: Part 2.
• [20:33] Why did John Byrne make this?
• [23:47] Dave’s essay: Part 3.
• [25:09] David’s thoughts.
• [29:58] The two styles of issues.
• [32:36] Dave’s essay: Part 4.
• [34:35] The fun short stories.
• [36:18] Does it get better towards the end?
• [40:40] What is Byrne trying to do?
• [41:48] Dave’s essay: Part 5.
• [44:32] Byrne’s pre-production process.

Notable Quotes

• “Star Trek: New Visions, John Byrne’s other masterpiece.”
• “Your perspective on this matter is all dependent on how hard you squint.”
• “Comics will absolutely break you.”
• “The obsessive, monastic ritual of making comics has to be fuelled somewhere.”

Relevant Links

David's Fun Stuff!
Did Someone Say Fun Time? Let's GO!

John is at PugW!
Pug Worldwide

For scary transcripts and spooky show notes!
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Errata
The Comics Courier
Deep Cuts Podcast

Books Mentioned

• Star Trek: New Visions, by John Byrne.
• Alpha Flight, Babe, Danger Unlimited, Fantastic Four, Man of Steel, Next Men, She-Hulk, Uncanny X-Men, by John Byrne.
• Incredible Hulk (art: Dale Keown, Gary Frank, George Perez, Jeff Purves, Liam Sharp, Todd McFarlane), X-Factor, Young Justice, by Peter David.
• Justice League: Cry For Justice, by JT Krul.