AIPT Comics podcast episode 193: Tyler Burton Smith uncovers ‘Slumber’ and its roots in nightmares

Welcome to another edition of the weekly AIPT Comics podcast, where we recap the comics news, review comics, and host special guests! This week, Tyler Burton Smith joins the show to discuss Slumber, his Image Comics series recently released in trade paperback (buy it now!). We disassemble its creation, Smith talks about the differences between screenwriting and comics writing, and more!

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Before we get to the interview, we recap the biggest news of the week! First up, we recap the last bit of news not covered last week from the Women of Marvel panel. We also discuss the new series announcement for Star Trek: Defiant, Star Wars: Hidden Empire, and Whilce Portacio kicking off a two-part Bishop story in X-Men Legends #5. We also discuss how the DC Universe Infinite Ultra tier might change the comics buying of fans. 

AIPT Comics Podcast Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Batman Incorporated #1 (Ed Brisson, John Timms)
2. Maskerade (2022) #2 (Kevin Smith, Andy McElfresh, John Sprengelmeyer)

Nathan:

1. Batman Urban Legends #20 (Various)
2. X-Force #32 (Benjamin Percy, Robert Gill)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan – Star Wars Visions #1 (Takashi Okazaki)

Dave – X-Force #32 (Robert Gill)

In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loved the Flashpoint Beyond #6 cover by Mitch Gerads, and Nathan discusses the beauty of the Catwoman #48 cover by Jeff Dekal. Check those out below.