Behind the Panel

Award-winning and New York Times Bestselling writer Cecil Castellucci has crafted comics (Shade, The Changing Girl, Batgirl), graphic novels (Soupy Leaves Home, The Plain Janes), Young Adult novels, and many more books. Castellucci talks about how she's staying creative during this quarantine period, and recommends some must-read books.

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Comic-book writer Joshua Williamson discusses his work on The Flash for DC Comics, crafting epic comic-book crossovers, and how he introduced his daughter to the world of Star Wars during the quarantine lockdown.

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G. Willow Wilson, the co-creator of Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, discusses: the origins of her creator-owned series for Berger Books/Dark Horse, The Invisible Kingdom; her work on Wonder Woman; writing The Dreaming for The Sandman Universe; and what she has been re-reading while staying at home.

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Best-selling comics writer Tom King speaks candidly about how the pandemic has changed the story he set out to tell in his new series, Strange Adventures. He also talks about why he is happy to be done with open-ended series, what he misses most about conventions, and one quarantine purchase he regrets.

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We’re all in this together. And as Kelly Sue DeConnick reveals, the ‘stay-at-home’ protocols can be especially challenging when you’re trying to craft Atlantean superhero drama while helping your kids with their schoolwork. We talked to the bestselling writer in our first ‘work from home’ installment of Behind The Panel. DeConnick shared her ideas behind the soap opera vibe in her Aquaman run and how much fun she’s had writing Mera, and she made us a promise about Baby Andy, too! Oh, and she revealed her quarantine comfort food, too!

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Spawn creator and Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane is the very special guest for the Season 1 finale of Behind the Panel. McFarlane discusses making comics history with Spawn, which is now the longest running creator-owned comic book of all time, news on where the new Spawn film is at (including Greg Nicotero's multiple designs for the Hellspawn), and the brand new wave of DC action figures he'll be producing in 2020.

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DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio tells Behind the Panel why the DCU timeline is being completely reorganized. DiDio is also writing the new Metal Men series and, as a huge fan of the characters, he talks about why this project is so important to him. He also digs into another big love of his: Godzilla.  

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Award-winning horror writer Joe Hill is best known in the comics industry for his hit IDW series, Locke & Key (look out for the Netflix TV adaptation in 2020). But he's also launching a brand new horror imprint for DC called Hill House Comics. Hill talks to Behind the Panel all about: how the new, blood-curdling imprint came to be; collaborating with his father, Stephen King, on the chilling short story In the Tall Grass (which became a Netflix film); that Locke & Key TV series; and how he views the creative process.

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Highly acclaimed comic artist Greg Capullo discusses his lifelong friendship with Todd McFarlane, his multi-year runs on Spawn (including his return for the Guinness World Record-making issue #300), his game-changing Batman collaborations with writer Scott Snyder, Haunt (created by Robert Kirkman and McFarlane), and much more.

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Tula Lotay (the pen name of British artist Lisa Wood) is one of the most in-demand comic artists working today. Lotay is also the founder and director of the UK's Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival (Nov 4-10). In our latest episode of Behind the Panel, Lotay talks about the comics she loved growing up, why movies are such a key source of inspiration, her collaborations with Warren Ellis, an upcoming project with Becky Cloonan, and much more.

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The creator of Booster Gold & one of the key figures in the Death of Superman storyline on his long career.

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Comic-Con's legacy continues with special guests Ashley Eckstein, Marc Bernardin, Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Chuck Rozanski, Heidi MacDonald, David Glanzer, Jackie Estrada, and Mark Evanier! Their stories include memorable San Diego Comic-Con moments featuring Mark Hamill, Joss Whedon, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, and many more...

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Revealed: The origin story of Comic-Con! Jackie Estrada, Jim Lee, Scott Shaw, Mark Evanier, and Chuck Rozanski reflect on the early days, including the 1976 Star Wars presentation, Frank Capra's appearance, and much more...

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A special 2-part podcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of San Diego's Comic-Con that you won't want to miss

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Our newest Behind The Panel features the legendary Marv Wolfman, co-creator of enough heroes to fill his own Hall of Justice. Wolfman opens up about creating Blade, Nova, the New Teen Titans ... and the origin story of the classic DC crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths! Plus, hear how Marv helped save the original art to a Siegel and Shuster Superman story, and his unique connection to horror master Stephen King!

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Music superstars-turned comics stars Gerard & Mikey Way drop by Behind The Panel to discuss the relaunch of DC's Young Animal Imprint. Mikey spills the beans on his first ongoing comic series Collapser, Gerard explains why Time Travel causes him such agita on The Umbrella Academy ... and they both go deep comic-nerd on us as they share some of their favorite comics from their childhood!

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When it comes to witnessing and being part of history, Forrest Gump has nothing on Paul Levitz! The comics legend joins us for a new Behind The Panel to reflect on half a century at DC, from his early days learning from legends like Neal Adams and Carmine Infantino to the dark days of the DC Implosion. Levitz also weighs in on writing Legion of Super-Heroes and why he hates reading his early comics work.

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Becky Cloonan has forged her own path in comics on the way to becoming one of the most popular and in-demand creators in the industry. In the latest Behind The Panel episode, Cloonan discusses her self-publishing origin story, the details behind the creation of the fan favorite title Gotham Academy, and how growing up in New Hampshire shaped her comics tastes.

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It’s the final chapter of our 4-part series celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Batman. This time we’re taking a look at the Dark Knight in animated form. While comics, film and television have all been good to the Bat, the caped crusader’s animated career has had an incredible impact on the character’s legacy. Featuring interviews with Batman: The Animated Series' Kevin Conroy, Andrea Romano, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett. Also featuring Burt Ward, Julie Newmar and a special 2016 interview with Adam West.

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Part 3 of our epic Batman at 80 audio documentary looks at the Dark Knight’s film career. Academy Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming shares her insight into creating Christian Bale’s Batsuits, Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker look, Tom Hardy's Bane AND Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume.

And Robert Wuhl reflects on being part of Batmania 30 years ago in Tim Burton’s Batman film … we’ll also hear from producer Michael Uslan on his lifelong obsession with bringing Batman to the big screen!

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