Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This Podcast was recorded 5/04/2025
Honorable mentions: @crom_the_barbarian
In this episode of Comics That Influence, Jake and Kurt explore a recent haul of vintage, indie, and underground comics sourced primarily through eBay. They discuss standout finds like Girl Squad X by Roland Brown, the pin-up-driven Art of Abrams, and classic gems like Deathlok, Daggar the Invincible, and Bad Axe. The episode becomes a wide-ranging analysis of storytelling styles, color theory, and artistic influences—from Frazetta and Vigil to John Byrne and Esteban Maroto. The hosts compare zine aesthetics, manga-style layouts, and European-influenced superheroine books like Anna Mercury. They share industry insights on art reproduction, printing, collecting practices, and even IP legality surrounding Killraven and War of the Worlds. Emphasizing their passion for sword & sorcery and strong female leads, this episode blends fan nostalgia with practical collector tips and future ideas for the CROM Anthology. A must-watch for collectors, artists, and fans of rare comic book history.
Links mentioned:
The History of Deathlok on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=_0i3DFdp6ik
From @StrangeBrainParts
Binge Watch our Comic Podcast youtube.com/watch?v=CU-_lST2QX0&list=PLYiIA_sYMer6Umu7KMClGazoe_KnMHkeW
Our History:
After a 20-year break, Jake and Kurt have gotten the team back together. The Turbo Pit-Fighter comic was initially written and drawn by Jake Jacobs and was to be inked by Kurt Brugel, but then the real world interrupted. Listen to how and why they have gotten back together and their plans to stay together to get the Turbo Pit-Fighter comic finished.
Story & Pencils - Jake Jacobs
His website - hellclaw.com
His Instagram instagram.com/nyarteacher
Story & Inks - Kurt Brugel
His other “Inker” YouTube channel youtube.com/@kurt_inker_comics
His website kurtbrugel.com
His Instagram instagram.com/kurtbrugel
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This Podcast was recorded 5/04/2025
Honorable mentions: @crom_the_barbarian
In this episode of Comics That Influence, Jake and Kurt explore a recent haul of vintage, indie, and underground comics sourced primarily through eBay. They discuss standout finds like Girl Squad X by Roland Brown, the pin-up-driven Art of Abrams, and classic gems like Deathlok, Daggar the Invincible, and Bad Axe. The episode becomes a wide-ranging analysis of storytelling styles, color theory, and artistic influences—from Frazetta and Vigil to John Byrne and Esteban Maroto. The hosts compare zine aesthetics, manga-style layouts, and European-influenced superheroine books like Anna Mercury. They share industry insights on art reproduction, printing, collecting practices, and even IP legality surrounding Killraven and War of the Worlds. Emphasizing their passion for sword & sorcery and strong female leads, this episode blends fan nostalgia with practical collector tips and future ideas for the CROM Anthology. A must-watch for collectors, artists, and fans of rare comic book history.
Links mentioned:
The History of Deathlok on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=_0i3DFdp6ik
From @StrangeBrainParts
Binge Watch our Comic Podcast youtube.com/watch?v=CU-_lST2QX0&list=PLYiIA_sYMer6Umu7KMClGazoe_KnMHkeW
Our History:
After a 20-year break, Jake and Kurt have gotten the team back together. The Turbo Pit-Fighter comic was initially written and drawn by Jake Jacobs and was to be inked by Kurt Brugel, but then the real world interrupted. Listen to how and why they have gotten back together and their plans to stay together to get the Turbo Pit-Fighter comic finished.
Story & Pencils - Jake Jacobs
His website - hellclaw.com
His Instagram instagram.com/nyarteacher
Story & Inks - Kurt Brugel
His other “Inker” YouTube channel youtube.com/@kurt_inker_comics
His website kurtbrugel.com
His Instagram instagram.com/kurtbrugel
Are you Making COMICS? Leave a COMMENT about it!
