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Guest Daniel Kibblesmith talks writing Loki, breaking in, and X-Men inspirations

Episode Summary

Weekly comic book podcast talking news, the best of the week, and a look ahead to next week. This week our special guest and Marvel Comics writer Daniel Kibblesmith is on to talk about his series Loki and breaking into the comics industry.

Episode Notes

The News:

• Powers of X - Red Diamond - Sinister Secrets?
• Suicide Squad confirmed for Tom Taylor
• Marvel The Pull List reveals December solicits
• Powers of X #4 sparks job opportunity
• They are already making an Undiscovered Country movie
• Comic Sales...FLAT
• Frank Miller Returns to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS for THE GOLDEN CHILD

TOP BOOKS OF LAST WEEK:

Dave

1. King Thor #1 (W: Jason Aaron, A: Asad Ribic)
2. Loki #3 (W: Daniel Kibblesmith, A: Oscar Bazaldua)

Chris

1. Amazing Spider-Man #29 (W: Nick Spencer, A: Francesco Manna)
2. Powers of X #4 (W: Jonathan Hickman, A: R.B. Silva)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK:

1. Dave: Spider-Man #1 (W: JJ Abrams, Henry Abrams A: Sara Pichelli)
2. Chris: House of X #5 (W: Jonathan Hickman A: Pepe Larraz)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.:

1. Dave: Flash Forward #1 (Evan Shaner)
2. Chris: House of X #5 (Pepe Larraz)

SEGMENT Interview: comic book writer Daniel Kibbelsmith

• How did you first fall in love with comics and have they been a constant presence in your life ever since?
• Did you always want to write comics? Getting a gig on a major TV show seems like a very interesting way to break in.
• Loki has been a wild series with each issue offering imaginative ideas and clever turns, but the pacing has struck me as particularly good. Do you consciously think about pacing while writing your scripts?
• There are some big ideas in Loki, so big it makes me wonder, do you have a Marvel event in you and if so who would be the lead character?
• Similarly, you have serious opinions about the world based on your Twitter. Do you see yourself doing more serious comics in the future or will comedy always find a way into your scripts?
• Do folks geek out on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?
• What has been your proudest moment in comics?
• You keep up with politics… if you could have any character in the Marvel Universe jump into the 2020 election, who would it be?

Superfight: Superfight - Best at escaping a temple full of booby traps after stealing a sacred idol, Batgirl or Cyclops.

Off topic top shelf: What is Daniel Kibblesmith into right now that is not comics-related.