Episode 374 of the AIPT Comics podcast puts a major spotlight on a surprising and passionate new voice in comics: Franklin Jonas. Best known for his music career, Jonas joins the show to talk about co-writing Fireborn within the Lost Fantasy universe, offering a candid look at how a lifelong love of comics turned into a full-fledged creative pursuit.
The interview digs into Jonas’ creative process, from how his background in music influences pacing and storytelling, to the collaborative dynamic he’s built with co-writer Curt Pires and artist Patrick Mulholland. There’s a real sense of excitement and discovery throughout the conversation, as Jonas reflects on balancing touring life with comic scripting, shaping a flawed protagonist, and finding his voice in an established universe.
That’s not all, we recap the week in comics news, reviews, and more!
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AIPT Comics Top Books of the Week:
Dave:
- Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief #1 (Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell)
- Uncanny X-Men #26 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio)
Chris:
- Punk’n Heads (Dave Baker and Nicole Goux)
- Bleeding Hearts #3 (Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Chris: Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief #1 (Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell)
Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #26 (Joe Kelly, Francesco Manna)
In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loves Lee Bermejo’s Lobo #2 cover, while Chris picks Narco #2 by Daniel Hillyard. Check out both below!
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