Blockhead: Cartoonists talk Comics

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”

“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

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

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

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

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. 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:

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

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

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

Part 2 of Geoff’s interview with Ryan Heshka! This time, Ryan talks about his work in comics, his influences(Chester Gould!), women in his comics, railing against the patriarchy, color, risograph printing, Batman and so much more! Ryan Heshka: ryanheshka.com on Instagram: @ryanheshka geoff: geoffgrogan.com instagram: @greenscreencomic or @grogangeoff ‘Good Grief! By Schulz” debuts on YouTube November 26 @ 10 AM EST : https://youtu.be/WUVoLxu-KEk

A cartoonist’s cartoonist, Henrik Rehr has worked on a wide variety of projects since his career began in Denmark in the mid 1980’s. Capable of myriad stylistic approaches, Henrik was the artist on the venerable “Ferdn’and” comicstrip for 18 years, as well as drawing “Beetle Bailey” and gang for the popular Scandinavian magazine of the same name. More recently, he has worked on graphic novels such as “David Crook”, “Gavrillo Princip” and “Leon & Sofia Tolstoy” in a rich illustrative style for the French and European markets. He talks with Geoff about his career, comicstrips, Beetle and Ferd’nand and the world of European comics. Henrik Rehr: Instagram: @henrikkimrehr https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/rehr_hendrik.htm https://www.amazon.com/Henrik-Rehr/e/B00O825DPI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Geoff: Instagram: @greenscreencomic geoffgrogan.com names mentioned: Nicolas de Crecy: https://www.humanoids.com/y_catalog/book?id=325 Bastien Vives: (with Jerome Mulot & Florrent Ruppert) https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/bastien-vives/products/the-grande-odalisque Jerome Mulot & Florrent Ruppert: https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/jerome-mulot https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780615622354 Blutch: https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/blutch.htm Moebius: https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/giraud.htm Gipi: https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/gipi