The Comix Claptrap

Josh blabs about being inspired by publisher Oily Comics and the mini-comics they mailed to subscribers in 2013.

Trying something new for the Claptrap, showing off some comics we love. In this episode Josh gabs about Ghost Ship #1 by Jon Lewis. Jon Lewis comics for sale at Uncivilized Books: https://uncivilizedbooks.com/authors/lewis-jon/

The buddies talk to cartoonist Lisa Brown about her wonderful, heart-shattering, new book The Phantom Twin. Also: her other new book, Long Story Short: 100 Classic Books in Three Panels. Plus: circus life, Thien snacking, pencils vs inks, and, of course, the prevailing circumstance. Lisa on Instagram: @lisabrowndraws

Hey buddies! We're back and on a platform that everyone seems to be using these days. We know it's a crazy time and we're happy to be together again and talk to amazing cartoonists particularly ones who are coming out with books and aren't able to promote them in person. To kick off The Comix Claptrap - Zoom Edition, we welcome Gene Yang who just released his new book Dragon Hoops, about the Bishop O'Dowd High School boys basketball team's winning season. Cartoonist and our pal, Lark Pien, who was the colorist for the book and has collaborated with Gene on other books also joins in our always lively discussion! (Season 9, Episode 1)

It's been too long, and the new year has turned everyone's personalities in the Claptrap studios upside down! Thankfully we have Brit cartoonist, Nick Abadzis ' soothing voice to calm us down (and ease the ringing in our ears from Thien's selection of intro music. He edited the podcast this time!) Nick leads us in an engaging and thoughful conversation about his comic strip, Hugo Tate now collected by Blank Slate Books , thoughts on the rise in popularity of British comics in the U.S., his move to NY, TV sitcoms, and his exciting upcoming project that involves Orson Welles! Also new comics with Josh! What a difference a year makes! We've missed you and we're so happy we're together again! P.S. Errata Stigmata - Nick's book was released in May 2012, not 2013, HA! And the new season of the Comix Claptrap is season 6, not season 7, but who cares! Enjoy! or Download the MP3 file

photo by BasicGeometry Rina, Thien and Josh recorded the Comix Claptrap live at the 2011 Alternative Press Expo (APE) . Here is a recording of what ensued. As usual, the sound quality is not the best, but why would we do things differently just because it's live, right? Our guests were Mike Dawson (Troop 142), Scott Campbell (Zombie in Love), Levon Jihanian (Danger Country) and Esther Pearl Watson (Unlovable). Listen as we talk about their current and upcoming projects, intersecting art and comics-making, thoughts on the APE show, and the experiences with youth organizations. It was fun so you should listen! or Download MP3 File

Make sure to check out the ALTERNATIVE PRESS EXPO (APE) in San Francisco this weekend! Thien, Rina and Josh are going to do a LIVE show on Saturday at 2pm. Details are below. If you won't be able to attend, we'll have a recording of it posted on this blog soon! The Comix Claptrap...LIVE October, 1 -Saturday, 2:00pm ! Co-hosts Rina Ayuyang and Thien Pham record an episode of their enlightening, riotous, and controversial podcast, The Comix Claptrap LIVE at APE! At this live taping, Rina and Thien will be interviewing 4 artists who are making waves in the comics scene today: Mike Dawson (Troop 142), Scott Campbell (Zombie In Love), Levon Jihanian (Danger Country), and Esther Pearl Watson (Unlovable). Now in their fourth season, Rina and Thien have interviewed comics artists in the indie comics scene about their work, creative processes, and experiences in the industry. Each show has included New Comics Wednesday beat reportage from fellow cartoonist Josh Frankel, and new favorit...