Today Nerdtooine and Year are joined by Mark Bandy, writer and creator of the hit indie comic Psion. In this interview we go into detail on how he created this series and what it’s like as a self published creator. Learning about the “Black List” and how Psion issue 2 has been such a success on Kickstarter!

Psion Issue 2 Kickstarter

www.kickstarter.com/projects/crimsonsleeper/psion-2-a-southern-gothic-thriller-48-pages-full-color

Crimson Sleeper Studios

https://www.tiktok.com/@crimsonsleeperstudios

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine

00:45 - Enter Year of The Collector

01:27 - Enter Mark Bandy Crestor of Psion

02:30 - What is Psion A Southern Gothic Thriller?

05:54 - Year’s First Thoughts On Psion

11:38 - Start A Comic With a Haitian Revolution Class?

15:30 - Hinting at the “Big Bad”

18:57 - Comics Rooted in “Reality” Are More Compelling

24:47 - Underlying Tones Group Thinking vs Critical Thinking

29:10 - Mississippi Is the Stunning Backdrop for Psion

34:11 - Setting Up Future Storylines Early

36:03 - Psion Doesn’t Shy Away From Colorism Conflict

40:00 - The “Good Job” Debate

43:42 - The House Environment of The Campus

46:00 - Why We Don’t Do Live Shows

48:14 - Teasing From Family and Friends Can Be Good

49:36 - Issue 2 of Psion Is Still Live on Kickstarter!

53:01 - Why All The Support For Psion Means To Mark

56:42 - Indie Comics Advertisements and Promotion

01:07:01 - Creative Peoples Love Language “Tough Love”

01:10:47 - What Is “The Black List”

01:22:24 - Success Without NSFW Covers and Content

01:29:07 - What It Really Means To Be Successful As A Self Publisher

01:35:12 - Where To Find Mark and Psion!

01:36:40 - Stay Nerdy My Friends

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Nerdtooine & Year are back talking about the season one finale of the James Tynion Image Comics and Tiny Onion Collaboration Exquisite Corpses. Micheal Walsh, Becca Carey, and Jordie Bellaire teamed up with Tynion to create something special. There is more to come from this franchise including spinoffs, trading card games, movies, animated series, and even more seasons!

Exquisite Corpses TCG Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinyonion/exquisite-corpses-the-game

Here Walks Monsters Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/herewalksmonsters/here-walks-monsters-2

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine

00:50 - Enter Year of The Collector

02:00 - Here Walks Monsters Announcement

02:56 - What Sets Planet Nerdtooine Apart From Other Comic Book Podcasts

06:01 - Why So Many Podcast Can Exists

07:00 - Shout Out To Ignition Press & Stephanie Williams

09:39 - Indictment of The Comic Industry

11:27 - What Makes Indie Comics So Great

13:10 - Exquisite Corpses Season 1 Opening Thoughts

14:14 - What Nerdtooine Liked About Issue 13

15:57 - Shifting Horror Styles Through Exquisite Corpses

18:13 - Great Character Development Equals Great Fights

19:39 - The Game Became A Character All To Itself

22:23 - There Is A Problem With the Rules of the Game

25:44 - Spoiler Territory

38:52 - Nerdtooine Called The Final Surprise Twist!

43:41 - James Tynion Delivers With Exquisite Corpses Season 1

44:03 - Future of Exquisite Corpses Looks Bright

45:45 - Underestimated Pretty Boy Becomes Huge Plot Mover

49:15 - Exquisite Corpses Trading Card Game Live On Kickstarter!

57:37 - Check Out Nerdtooine’s Book on Kickstarter Too!

59:50 - What Year Has Been Up To With Nerd Initiative

01:02:43 - GIVE YEAR HIS FLOWERS!!!

01:05:35 - Untold Stories From Creators & Secrets Kept

01:07:49 - Jeph Leob Interaction Was Priceless

01:08:41 - Great Creators Make For Great Memories

01:16:22 - What Is In Store for Planet Nerdtooine!

01:17:21 - KNICKS UP 2-0 In the NBA Finals?

01:19:16 - Stay Nerdy My Friends!

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In the season two opener your favorite comic book nerds talk about how DC Comics had a debacle with the Absolute Batman Issue 20 prints. Also Year and Nerd review & critique The Digger Issue 3 & Do Not Disturb Issue 3 from Invader Comics. Along with reasons to support indie comics and an appreciation rant about Stephanie Phillips and more!

https://www.invadercomics.com/

Psion Issue 2 Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crimsonsleeper/psion-2-a-southern-gothic-thriller-48-pages-full-color

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine

00:49 - Enter Year of The Collector

02:33 - Planet Nerdtooine’s New Groove

03:13 - What Sets Planet Nerdtooine from Other Podcasts

04:16 - DC Comics Absolute Batman Issue 20 Debacle

08:18 - DC’s Response To The Situation & Vendor Reactions

09:49 - What We Can Do As Fans and Consumers

13:00 - Breaking News About Absolute Green Arrow Pre-Sales & The Future of Absolute Lines

15:52 - Who This Problem Impacts Most

17:28 - This Shouldn’t Happen Especially from the Big Two

19:01 - From The Perspective Of An Indie Creator

20:29 - Shout Out To Invader Comics

24:26 - The Digger and Do Not Disturb Recap

26:36 - The Digger Issue 3 Review/Critique (Major Spoiler Free)

47:01 - Spoiler Section of The Digger 3 Review

01:05:33 - Do Not Disturb 3 Review/Critique (Major Spoiler Free)

01:12:52 - Spoiler Section of Do Not Disturb 3 Review

01:28:12 - Review Wrap Up, FOC, & How To Order

01:31:19 - A Huge Reason To Support Indie Comics

01:34:34 - Stephanie Phillips Appreciation Segment

01:35:53 - Psion Issue 2 Kickstarter It LIVE!!!

01:38:05 - Once Again Why Representation Matters

01:41:43 - Final Thoughts

01:42:28 - Stay Nerdy My Friends

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Planet Nerdtooine is back. The nerds talk about where we have been and what we were up to. Is the Comic Book Apocalypse on its way? Also the comic review and critique of Exquisite Corpses issues 10,11, and 12!

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine

00:35 - Enter Year of The Collector

01:07 - Where We Have Been

04:39 - We Are Comic Book Marks For Sure

09:39 - Constructive Criticism As a Comic Creator

13:25 - Planet Nerdtooine Focus Is Shifting

15:44 - Are Retailer Exclusives A Horseman of The Comic Apocalypse?

19:34 - This is NOT the 90’s Crash All Over Again

25:50 - The Truth About Retailer Exclusive Comics & Gimmicks

31:02 - THIS SEGMENT IS NOT SPONSORED BY FANDUEL

32:50 - The REAL Problems With The Retailer Exclusives These Days

38:16 - The Positive Perspective on Exclusive Covers

40:16 - Hard Truths About Getting Into Collectibles

43:08 - Final Thoughts On The State Of the Comic Industry

44:33 - Exquisite Corpses Issues 10,11, & 12 Comic Review/Critique

01:05:18 - Jordie Bellaire Appreciation Tangent

01:07:19 - Back To The Review

01:15:41 - Rascal Randy and More Spin Off Details Tangent

01:17:28 - Return To Critique

01:46:12 - Exquisite Corpses Final Issue Predictions

01:55:26 - Issue 13 Connecting Cover Details

01:57:28 - Future Episode Announcement

01:58:43 - HERE WALKS MONSTERS KICKSTARTER PRELAUNCH FOR ISSUE 2

Here Walks Monsters Issue 2 Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/herewalksmonsters/here-walks-monsters-2

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Nerdtooine is flying solo today and will be interviewing the writer/creator of the indie comic Sketch Knight, Brayden Viloria. Sketch Knight is part of the Rook City Universe which is a connected indie comics universe.

https://rookcitycomics.com/

Kodiak One Shot

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/braydenv/kodiak-1-a-rook-city-one-shot

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine

00:50 - Introduction To Rook City & Sketch Knight

01:17 - Interview with Creator of Rook City Brayden Viloria

44:38 - The Next Entry Into Rook City Coming Soon!

46:12 - Back To The Interview

53:33 - Indie Comics Are Where The Best Stories Take Place

56:44 - Details for Next Title In the Rook City Universe

01:01:01 - Invader Comics The Invasion Has Begun!

01:04:15 - Final Thoughts

01:06:22 - Stay Nerdy My Friends

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Nerdtooine and yearofthecollector are joined by the creators of the smash hit Do No Disturb from Invader Comics. In this interview we will find out all about this creative team and the inner workings of their Supernatural Noir Crime Thriller set in a haunted hotel called The Argyle!

David Flores: sicmonkie

Jarod Hunter Roe: jarodhroe

You Can Still Order Issues 1 and 2 HERE: https://www.invadercomics.com/store/p/donotdisturb1

4/27 FOC for Issue 4 Of Do Not Disturb

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine aka The Nerdy Mr. Wilson

00:39 - Enter Year of the Collector

01:01 - What is Do Not Disturb from Invader Comics

02:55 - Enter Jarod Hunter Roe and David Flores

03:33 - Spoiler Free Interview

01:17:34 - Spoiler Warning For Issue 2

01:33:16 - The Future of This Creative Team

01:35:52 - Final Thoughts

01:39:50 - Stay Nerdy My Friends

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Planet Nerdtooine welcomes the talented T.S. Luther the writer & creator of the Invader Comics breakout hit The Digger. Join us for an amazing show with Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Absolute Batman, and more tangents fill up this almost 2 hour interview! The Digger Issue 3 FOC 3/9!

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter The Comics Mr. Wilson

00:37 - Enter Year of The Collector

00:43 - Episode 20 Follow Up

00:52 -Nerdtooine’s Book Sells for $100+?

02:20 - Another Reminder Why FOC Is So Important

04:14 - Research the Indie Comics You Are Buying

05:32 - Enter The Creator of The Digger TS Luther

06:33 - TS Give Great Advice About Buying Indie Comics

07:19 - Tom Cruise “Digger” is Not “The Digger”

09:06 - Years New Ever Changing Background

10:01 - Year the Comic Journalist Reads Comics!

10:55 - Here Walks Monsters Issue 2 Coming Soon?

12:18 - Year With the Segway to The Digger

17:14 - The Switch From Kickstarter To Working With a Publisher

19:20 - Ts Talks About Being Thankful For His Success

20:55 - TS Talks About “Not Letting People Down”

23:05 - The Digger Issue 2 Has Surprises All The Way Through

25:55 - The Digger Pitch & Issue 2 Details

28:57 - Sam Gudilin Art Is Amazing

29:21 - Promoting The Digger Helped With The Success!

30:54 - Working with Invader Comics

31:59 - TS Calls For Artist To Collaborate

33:12 - Nerdtooine Will Not Stop Talking About The Digger

34:03 - The INVADER COMICS TAKE OVER

35:34 - How Indie Comics Have Evolved with Licensed IPs

38:02 - The Phantom & Other Early Comic Book Movies Discussion

41:08 - Star Wars Tangent

41:59 - TS Talks Writing For An Established IP

43:49 - Mark Waid Takes Over Planet Nerdtooine

48:15 - The Comic Creator Look And Breaking Into Comics

51:53 - Young Rising Stars

53:40 - Getting Old

54:58 - Let Me Tell You Something, Let Me Tell You Something

55:34 - Back To The Digger!

58:23 - The Digger Issue 2 Selling Out

01:00:49 - Year Stops The Show To Recap Issue 1

01:02:34 - Breaking Down John Smith the “Evil” Indiana Jones

01:05:56 - Hard Truth About Indiana Jones and Museums

01:06:51 - The Underlying Themes In The Works By TS Luther

01:09:02 - The Truth About The Kid In The Digger

01:10:37 - Year Points Out Commentary of Competitive Side Of Business

01:12:48 - The Art and Collaboration Bring The Digger To Life

01:16:32 - The Little Details Matter In A Successful Comics

01:20:44 - SPOILER ALERT FOR THE DIGGER ISSUE 2!!!!

01:29:19 - The Little Details Matter Quality Over Quantity 


01:32:44 - Pick Up The Digger 1 & 2 Wherever You Can!

01:33:14 - Issue 3 FOC Is Monday March Ninth

01:33:56 - “Listen To These Guys” Per TS Luther

01:35:29 - Absolute Batman Tangent

01:36:24 - The Digger Could Continue?

01:38:09 - League of Extraordinary Gentleman Tangent

01:38:53 - The Digger Is Something Special!

01:40:23 - FOC IMPORTANCE REMINDER…AGAIN


01:41:47 - Tell Your LCS About The Indie Titles You Want!

01:45:15 - Final Thoughts

01:46:41 - Announcement Next Week The Creators of Do Not Disturb!

01:48:17 - Stay Nerdy My Friends

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Nerdtooine & Year of the Collector go over the recent FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) explosion thanks to Image Comics new releases D’orc & White Sky. Missing the FOC & low print runs have created a crazy 2nd hand market. After, there has been a huge announcement regarding Exquisite Corpses expanding the universe and after the pod critiques of Exquisite Corpses issues 8 & 9. Finally the original segment Hooked By The Book will be changing moving forward & look forward to seeing the creators of The Digger & Do Not Disturb from Invader Comics!

Nerdtooine Exquisite Corpses Exclusive- Buy Now Here https://www.whatnot.com/listing/TGlzdGluZ05vZGU6NjU4MzgzODY2

Invader Comics- https://www.invadercomics.com/

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Enter Nerdtooine

00:48 - Enter Year of the Collector

01:13 - FOMO HAS EXPLODED

02:07 - D’orc

07:41 - Pre-Order Should Be Cover Price (Before FOC)

08:48 - What Is Final Order Cutoff (FOC)

16:49 - Low Prints a Marketing Strategy For Image Comics?

21:17 - Should Your LCS Have To Charge Cover On NCBD?

27:47 - White Sky

29:32 - FOMO Market Final Thoughts

36:14 - Huge Exquisite Corpses Announcement

43:05 - Planet Nerdtooine Knew EX C Would Be Optioned

45:35 - Exquisite Corpses Recap So Far

49:34 - Exquisite Corpses Issue 8 Critique

01:13:33 - Exquisite Corpses Issue 9 Critique

01:39:13 - Hooked By The Book Announcement

01:45:13 - Invader Comics Has Nothing But Quality Books

01:48:18 - Outro

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