This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re stepping into the snow-dusted shadows of Christmas Town for a full, in-depth conversation with Torunn Grønbekk, the writer behind Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town.
In this interview, Grønbekk digs into the challenge of expanding such an iconic world, balancing spooky whimsy with heartfelt emotion, and finding new ways to tell stories that feel true to the spirit of The Nightmare Before Christmas. From character-driven moments to honoring Burton’s unmistakable tone, it’s a thoughtful, fun, and deeply nerdy conversation about writing within a beloved legacy.
Settle in—this episode is all treats, no tricks.
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AIPT Comics Podcast Best Comics of the Week:
Dave:
- Star Trek: The Last Starship #3 (Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Adrin Bonilla)
- The Bat-Man: Second Knight #2 (Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins)
Alex:
- Die: Loaded #2 (Gillen, Hans)
- Power Fantasy #14 (Gillen, Wijngaard)
- Honorable Mentions: Author Immortal, 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun, Exquisite Corpses
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: Rogue Storm #3 (Murewa Ayodele, Roland Boschi)
Dave: Alien vs. Captain America (2025) #2 (Frank Tieri, Stefano Raffaele)
In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loves Puebla’s Hello Darkness #17 cover, while Alex can’t get over Dustin Nguyen’s DC K.O.: The Joker vs. Red Hood #1 cover. Check out both below.
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