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Getting ‘The Axe’ with Joe Trohman, Brian Posehn, and Scott Koblish

Episode Summary

This week, The Axe #1 came out in Heavy Metal Magazine #315 and we talk all about it with its creators Joe Trohman, Brian Posehn, and Scott Koblish! We discuss their first taste of Heavy Metal Magazine, the nerdy, skatepunk, metalhead teenager characters, and the hardcover metal aspects. 

Episode Notes

NEWS

• Zestworld lands 9.3 million, are they gonna top Comixology?!
• ComiXology announces new app fixes and upgrades
• Marvel editors participate in #DisneyWalkout to support LGBTQIA+ voices
• Marvel launches ‘Avengers Forever Infinity Comic’ #1 this week - ties into current series
• ‘Thor’ #750 details surface for the 60th-anniversary issue
• Cult classic ‘Aztec Ace’ gets Dark Horse reprint July 20th
• X-Men Monday turns 150 tomorrow!
  • Expected teases, expect more Destiny of X info soon, and expect a new feature image!

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Icon & Rocket: Season One #6 (Reggie Hudlin, Leon Chills, Doug Braithwaite, Andrew Currie)
2. Venom: Lethal Protector #1 (David Michelinie, Ivan Fiorelli)

Nathan:

1. Ghost Cage #1 (Nick Dragotta, Caleb Goellner)
2. The Human Target #6 (Tom King, Greg Smallwood)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - The Human Target #6 

Dave - Demon Days: Blood Feud #1 (Peach Momoko)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Dave: Astro City: That Was Then #1 (Kurt Busiek, Alex Sinclair, Brent Anderson)
•  Nathan: The Swamp Thing #11 (Ram V, Mike Perkins)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: Immortal X-Men #1 (Adam Kubert)
• Nathan: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2022 (Juni Ba)

Segment Interview - Joe Trohman, Brian Posehn, Scott Koblish (The Axe #1 out March 23rd) Interview Friday 6 pm EST

1. What’s your relationship like with Heavy Metal Magazine?
2. What is the collaboration process like between you three? 
3. Without getting too heavy into spoilers, we see some wild creature designs in this book. How detailed are the creatures in the script versus the weirdness we see on the page?
4. We get to see the main characters jam a lot in the first issue. What do you picture the characters’ band sounding like? And do any of you crank up any specific tunes while you work? Do you recommend any tracks fans should play while they read?
5. Some of the segments with the bully felt so real. How much of these feelings of being an outsider pull from real life experience?
6. We know the kids must fight off hideous ancient creatures while trying to get back to Earth from Sheol. Can you tease, or tease how these kids could possibly be powerful enough to fight demons?
7. The press release invokes “Army of Darkness” and “The Goonies,” what were some seminal movies for you guys growing up that might have inspired this series?
8. Joe, you’ve got FOB and various other musical projects, Brian you’ve recorded multiple metal tracks of your own, so the real question is, when can we expect Scott Koblish to lay down some music?
9. It’s early yet, but any updates on The Axe screen adaptation?
10. Are there any other projects you’re working on right now you’d like to plug?
11. THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE WAR ON WEED by Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn & Scott Koblish out April 20, 2022