Episode 83: Director & Comic Creator David Derrick Jr.

Episode 83: Director & Comic Creator David Derrick Jr.

From Blue Tiger Revenge by Bryan Bales

December 1, 2025 · 2h 52m

About this episode

David Derrick Jr. returns to discuss his latest comic and experiences directing a major motion picture.

The most anticipated return in BTR history; David Derrick Jr. returns with the final volume of Ghost of the Gulag! You’ve asked for it and now he’s back! The long awaited return…. Fresh off directing the, monstrously successful, international blockbuster that is Disney’s “Moana 2” he has returned to the snowy forests of the shadow walker with the final and concluding volume (vol. three) of “ Ghost of the Gulag. ” The favorite indie comic of the revenge crew! This episode covers it all. David breaks down what it’s like directing a major motion picture for the house of mouse. We then shift gears and get into some wildlife talk; from game-cameras and animal encounters, to sketching in the heart of Yellowstone. All the while drawing the great predators of the Taiga. Making for perfect evening here in the tiger den. “ Ghost of the Gulag ” is online and free to read. If you’re an old-school page turner like ourselves Volumes 1 & 2 are available in the store. Journey with the Shadow Walker in the latest volume and follow David here: GotG: https://www.ghostofthegulag.com/ Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidDerrickJr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davederrickjr Tadd’s fan sketch…

People in this episode

Host: Tadd

Guest: David Derrick Jr

Topics covered

  • comics
  • film directing
  • wildlife
  • art

Keywords

  • Ghost of the Gulag
  • Moana 2
  • Taiga
  • Yellowstone

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ghost of the Gulag

Books & works: Ghost of the Gulag, Moana 2

Places: Yellowstone

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