Episode 82: Comic Creator Jesse Lonergan

Episode 82: Comic Creator Jesse Lonergan

From Blue Tiger Revenge by Bryan Bales

November 24, 2025 · 2h 48m

About this episode

Jesse Lonergan discusses his new graphic novel DROME and his collaboration with Mike Mignola.

With possibly the best graphic novel of 2025, Jesse Lonergan returns with DROME! Eisner-nominated comic creator Jesse Lonergan steps back into studio blue with his new creator-owned GN, “ DROME .” And it has taken the industry by storm! Known for his unique page composition and engaging storytelling, Jesse continues to push the boundaries of the comic medium and epic world building with his new release. Being heralded as the front running book of this year, “ DROME ” towers at a staggering 320 pages of master class wordless sequential as it creates a new, surreal and engrossing mythos of humanity. And Lonergan ain’t done yet! Jesse has teamed with legendary creator Mike Mignola for a new series called “ Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man .” A continuation of their 2023 collab from Dark Horse, “Miss Truesdale” drops this December. A BTR exclusive! Lonergan is our first guest artist ever as we sketch the infamous “Swamp Thing.” The question is, can Tadd keep up with with Jesse’s blinding speed and beautiful brush work? Watch the vid and find out. You can keep up with Jesse and his constant stream of new work here: www.jesselonergan.com instagram.com/jesse.lonergan Have you…

People in this episode

Host: Tadd

Guest: Jesse Lonergan

Topics covered

  • graphic novels
  • comic creation
  • storytelling
  • art

Keywords

  • DROME
  • Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man
  • Eisner-nominated
  • comic medium

Mentioned in this episode

Products: DROME, Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man

Books & works: DROME, Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man, Miss Truesdale, Swamp Thing

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