Blockhead: Cartoonists talk Comics

Part 2 of Geoff’s discussion with Kevin Mutch about “The Moon Prince”, Kevin’s great, new all-ages fantasy-sci-fi-adventure from Fantagraphics! Kevin Mutch Instagram: @kfmutch The Moon Prince Geoff: instagram: @grogangeoff Geoff’s substack, “Pencilhead”

17 years in the making, Kevin Mutch’s “The Moon Prince” is now the graphic novel of the season, a rollicking, all-ages fantasy-adventure story in the grand tradition of Jules Verne and Frank Herbert. Kevin joins Geoff to talk about the journey from his initial search through his old paperbacks in 2008 to find something for his kids to read to publication of this magnum opus almost two decades later. Kevin Mutch Instagram: @kfmutch The Moon Prince Geoff: instagram: @grogangeoff Geoff’s substack, “Pencilhead”

“Sunday Comics: The Creative Page” is a new exhibition of comics art celebrating the many ways cartoonists both old and new approach this venerable format! Curator Professor Claudia Goldstein and University Gallery Director Casey Mather join Geoff to talk about how this new, exciting exhibition at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ came together. Sunday Comics:The Creative Page Feb. 10-March 20, 2025 Court Gallery: Ben Shawn Center for the Visual Arts; William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ. 07470 Events: ”Carousel”: Hosted by R. Sikoryak/ Tuesday, Feb.25, 6-7:00 PM Opening Reception:Tuesday March 11, 5-6PM/ Panel Discussion to Follow.

“How Comics Were Made” was a huge success on Kickstarter in 2024, and is about to appear in a brand new edition from Andrew’s McMeel publishing. Author Glenn Fleishman joins Geoff to talk about the book and an important missing piece of comics and newspaper history; the process from drawing board to print and all steps in-between! A dazzling work of engaging and entertaining history and an enlightening conversation on today’s episode. Glenn Fleishman: https://howcomicsweremade.ink Geoff: Bluesky: @geoffgcomics.bsky.social geoffgrogan.com etsy.com/shop/comicsprintworks

Lex Fajardo of Kid Beowulf and the Schulz Museum joins Geoff for a recap of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus 2024-as well as a discussion of comic-cons invading the public libraries! Lex Fajardo: https://kidbeowulf.com instagram: @lexfajardoart Geoff: http://geoffgrogan.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/comicsprintworks instagram: @greenscreencomic

Michelle Lodge, cartoonist and illustrator of the popular noir comic book series “Home Free”, is here to talk about her new Kickstarter project; “Fantastic Freaks”, a humorous, NSFW comic book series that sends Frankenstein and friends on a wild chase in search of a missing body part most men would rather not be without. Michelle Lodge: kickstarter website Geoff: website patreon shop instagram: @greenscreencomic

Ruben Bolling, creator of the insightful, provocative and always laugh-out-loud funny “Tom the Dancing Bug” joins Geoff for an enjoyable career-spanning discussion. Highlights include a preview of his brand new book; “It’s the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug”, collecting strips from 2020-2023. Ruben Bolling: TomtheDancingBug.com Patreon ”It’s the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug” Geoff: geoffgrogan.com Capt. Daiquiri Jones instagram: @greenscreencomic youTube: Geoff Grogan’s Blockhead

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with one of the Nation’s premiere political cartoonists, the great Jen Sorensen. The current state of our politics is the topic and how Jen’s cartooning makes sense-and fun of it all. Jen Sorensen: Jensorensen.com Jen’s Patreon subscribe to Jen Sorensen Instagram: @jen_sorensen Geoff: kickstarter: daiquirijones.com instagram: @greenscreencomic Geoff’s Patreon website: Geoffgrogan.com

Peter Bagge joins Geoff to talk about the brand new “HATE” Comic book, “HATE Revisited”! Find out what’s new( and old) in the lives of Buddy Bradley, Lisa , Stinky and the whole dysfunctional gang in this wide-ranging discussion! Peter Bagge: https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/peter-bagge Geoff: kickstarter: daiquirijones.com geoffgrogan.com instagram: @greenscreencomic

A landmark episode! Bill Griffith, one of the original Underground Cartoonists and one of the greatest cartoonists of his or any generation, visits to talk about his latest graphic biography, “Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller, The Man Who Created “Nancy” and his participation in “Nancy Fest” at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, May 24 & 25th. Bill Griffith: https://www.zippythepinhead.com Geoff: geoffgrogan.com upcoming Kickstarter: https://daiquirijones.com Instagram: @greenscreencomic

May is “Nancy “ month at Blockhead and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum with “Nancy Fest” and “The Nancy Show” a two-day celebration and exhibition celebrating Ernie Bushmiller’s comicstrip masterpiece! Festival organizers, Brian Walker, Tom Gammill and Caitlin McGurk join Geoff to discuss the events, the exhibition and just what makes “Nancy” great. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Nancy Fest Geoff: geoffgrogan.com Patreon shop on Instagram: @greenscreencomic

In 30 + years, Andy Smith has worked for just about every big mainstream publisher, and now, with his barbarian warrior Kor-Drath”, he has a bona-vide, creator-owned hit on his hands. Andy and Geoff talk about his brand new Indiegogo campaign, “Kor-Drath: The Awakening”, his barbarian forerunner, Conan, as well as challenges Andy has faced in his 30 year career. Find a link to the campaign below. Andy Smith: Kor-Drath the Awakening Andysmithart.com YouTube: Andy Smith_Comic Artist Geoff Instagram: @greenscreencomic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geoffgrogan Shop: Etsy.com/shop/Comicsprintworks YouTube: Geoff Grogan’s Blockhead

Dr. Gene Kannenberg Jr. book artist, cartoonist and Research & Media Assistant at the Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University , visits Blockhead to celebrate the release of his wonderful new Pop-Up book from Abrams Books, “Here Comes Charlie Brown!: A Peanuts Pop-Up Book”. In this first part of the interview, Gene introduces the Blockhead audience to the extensive comics holdings of Northwestern University and the famous Herskovits Library of African Studies! This episode is a true eye-opener! Gene Kannenberg, Jr. https://comicsmachine.com https://youtu.be/KSv_AqIR2qQ?si=I_8pDP9Plpod1rh6 Herskovits Libray of African Studies Here Comes Charlie Brown! A Peanuts Pop-up Book: at Abrams Books At Amazon Geoff: https://geoffgrogan.com instagram: @greenscreencomic patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geoffgrogan

Dr. Gene Kannenberg Jr. visits Blockhead to celebrate the release of his wonderful new Pop-Up book from Abrams Books, “Here Comes Charlie Brown!: A Peanuts Pop-Up Book”. In the Peanuts part of the interview, Gene discusses the evolution of the book, his forays into abstract comics and bookbinding and of course, Geoff and Gene talk about their mutual love of -what else?Peanuts! Geoff: https://geoffgrogan.com instagram: @greenscreencomic patreon:

Dean Haspiel visits Blockhead to talk about his exciting, brand new Kickstarter project: The Red Hook x Dean Haspiel; a thrilling all new-24 page comic featuring his reluctant Brooklyn-bound super-hero “The Red Hook” and…well, Dean Haspiel! Along the way, Dean & Geoff talk Brooklyn, Dino the playwright, comics, creativity and just too, too much for one podcast to handle! Dean Haspiel: Kickstarter: The Red Hook x Dean Haspiel instagram: @deanhaspiel_art deanhaspiel.substack.com Geoff: instagram: @greenscreencomic @grogangeoff patreon.com/geoffgrogan geoffgrogan.com Comicsprintworks

Norwegian cartoonist Jens Styve is here to celebrate the publication of his book, Dunce: Arctic Tales, the first collection in English of his wonderful comic strip, “Dunce”! Jens K. Styve: instagram: @duncecomic @jenskstyve DUNCE:ARCTIC TALES: Geoff: geoffgrogan.com instagram: @greenscreencomic @grogangeoff Dean Haspiel: Dean Haspiel Kickstarter: The Red Hook

Mad magazine & American Bystander cartoonist Lance Hansen joins Geoff to talk about his new book, “Limerature 101: Literary Classics in Five Lines or Less(with Pictures)” as well as upcoming projects, including a biography of collagist/dada artist, John Heartfield. Check out Lance Hansen here: lancehansenillustration.com americanbystander.org Humoristbooks.com and Geoff: geoffgrogan.com Instagram: @grogangeoff or better yet: @greenscreencomic Shop: Etsy.com/shop/ComicsPrintWorks next time: Jens K. Styve instagram: @duncecomic

Geoff offers an overview of some indy comics by great cartoonists he picked up in 2023. geoffgrogan.com Instagram @greenscreencomic https://etsy.com/shop/comicsprintworks cartoonists mentioned: Sonic Saturn by shape comics Covid Cop /Billy Dogma by Dean Haspiel: https://etsy.com/shop/deanhaspiel ”This Year is Next Year’s Last Year” by Christopher Sperandio(@pinko_joe) :: https://pinkojoe.com Death of Power by Kirt Burdick: https://kirttrik.tumblr.com Dwellings by Jay Stephens: https://www.blackeye.ca/shop Bootleg Spider-Man: https://zuperherocomics.com Block Party(a Next Door Neighbors collection) by Pat Sandy: at Amazon.com Kid Beowulf & Hama the Pig by Lex Fajardo : https://kidbeowulf.com

Friend of the show, multi-talented cartoonist, graphic designer, musician and all-around good guy, Pat Sandy of GoComics’ long-running strip “Next Door Neighbors” returns to chat about his new collection: “Block Party”. Along the way, he and Geoff conduct cartoonist therapy and chat about life in general. Find Pat Sandy on GoComics.com: https://www.gocomics.com/next-door-neighbors and his latest collection “Block Party”: Find Geoff at: https://geoffgrogan.com and on Instagram @greenscreencomic

Cartoonist, comedian and President of the National Cartoonist’s Society, Jason Chatfield talks with Geoff about comedy, comics and The National Cartoonists’ Society, among many other things! Jason Chatfield: www.jasonchatfield.com https://www.gocomics.com/gingermeggs https://www.nationalcartoonists.com Geoff: https://geoffgrogan.com On Instagram: @greenscreencomic or @grogangeoff