AIPT Comics podcast episode 173: Cowboys, dragons, and ‘The Matrix’ with Geof Darrow

The AIPT Comics podcast is back this week to recap your week, review the best comics, and more. We’re joined by special guest Geof Darrow known for iconic work like Hard Boiled, Shaolin Cowboy, and his impressive designs used in The Matrix. Darrow joins us to discuss his latest series at Dark Horse, Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to be Kin. We also dig into some of Darrow’s movie work like The Matrix, and listen to the end for a story involving Frank Miller and Mœbius!

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Before the interview, we recap the biggest news of the week starting with Weird Al and Z2 teaming up for The Illustrated Al graphic novel. We also discuss the news that Seven Seas staff are forming a union but… Seven Seas responded saying they won’t recognize them. We also detail new series announcements like BOOM!’s Hollow, review the new YA Harley Quinn, Static, and Lois Lane graphic novels coming Spring 2023, and get into the details around new Star Wars comics from Marvel.

AIPT Comics podcast Top Picks of the Week:

Dave:

1. The Swamp Thing #13 (Ram V, Mike Perkins)
2. Punisher #3 (Jason Aaron, Jesus Saiz, Paul Azaceta)

Nathan:

1. The Swamp Thing (2021) #13 (Ram V, Mike Perkins)
2. Batman: Fortress #1 (Gary Whitta, Darick Robertson)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan – DC vs. Vampires: Hunters #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Neil Googe)

Dave – Avengers #56 (Jason Aaron, Javier Garron)

In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loved Jen Bartel’s DC Pride 2022, and Nathan discussed the Strange #3 cover by Bjorn Barends. Check out both below.