Fanbase Press
Celebrating Fandoms Week 2021: BATMAN VS PREDATOR - 30th Anniversary Retrospective Panel Discussion
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To provide an opportunity for our community members to learn how they can take action and effect real, meaningful change, Fanbase Press hosted a virtual forum on Sunday, September 21, 2025, moderated by Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon.
This virtual forum also included the following featured panelists:
*Jose Pimienta (writer/illustrator – TWIN CITIES, HALFWAY TO SOMEWHERE, SUNCATCHER)
*Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian at Harvard Medical School, Part-Time Instructor in Library Science at the University of Kentucky)
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In this episode, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-hosts welcome special guests Jessica Brawner (author – BOOKING THE LIBRARY: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SCHEDULING PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMS FOR AUTHORS, SPEAKERS, MUSICIANS, AND ENTERTAINERS / TATTOOS ON DEAD TREE FLESH), Arthur Ebuen (writer/illustrator/producer/director – SYSTEMIC: VOLUME 1), and Ben Crane (novel and comic book writer – SYSTEMIC: VOLUME 1) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the fallout in the comic book industry from the Charlie Kirk shooting, the problems with AI-Batman, and Batman’s best new weapon: empathy.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Chris Thorne (sketch card artist – STAR WARS, THE WALKING DEAD, ALIEN 3) and Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian for Harvard Medical School – Countway Library, board member of the Graphic Medicine International Collection and the American Library Association, Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table) participate in a thorough discussion regarding author Michael Crichton’s THE LOST WORLD (1995) in light of the novel’s 30th anniversary, with topics including the differences between the novel and Spielberg’s film adaptation, what – if anything – the book has to say about extinction, Crichton’s feelings on the evils of corporate science, and more.
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An Advance Look at the ALIEN 40th Anniversary Shorts Proves It’s Time for a Female Director to Helm the Franchise
fanbasepress.com/press/reviews/movies-reviews/item/9809-an-advance-look-at-the-alien-40th-anniversary-shorts-proves-it-s-time-for-a-female-director-to-helm-the-franchise
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Christian Angeles (entertainment journalist – The Comics Beat, writer – DEAD ON THE INSIDE) and Jessica Maison (writer, MARY SHELLEY'S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding 28 YEARS LATER (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including how the film was inspired by the COVID pandemic, how it speaks to the filmmakers’ fears of societal regression, how the film plays with fan expectations, and more.
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Fanbase Feature: 30th Anniversary Retrospective on ALIENS: LABYRINTH (1993)
fanbasepress.com/audio/podcasts/the-fanbase-weekly/item/53860-fanbase-feature-30th-anniversary-retrospective-on-aliens-labyrinth-1993
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#AlienDay 2018: ALIEN 3 – Who is Bishop II?
fanbasepress.com/press/editorials/item/8779-alienday-2018-alien-3-who-is-bishop-ii
#AlienDay 2020: Corporate Dystopia in the ALIEN Franchise
fanbasepress.com/press/editorials/item/10861-alienday-2020-corporate-dystopia-in-the-alien-franchise
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES), David Avallone (writer – DRAWING BLOOD, ELVIRA MEETS H.P. LOVECRAFT), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding JAWS (1975) in light of the feature film’s 50th anniversary, with topics including how the film reflects the nation’s post-Vietnam anxiety, what makes Quint’s USS Indianapolis speech so iconic, if JAWS has reached a mythic status in American pop culture, and more.
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Tilly Bridges (she/her) - writer, BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX
Hale Leo (all pronouns) - mixed media artist, SATURDAY MORNINGS AT THE RIVER
Moss Lawton (they/them) - artist, INVADER ZIM: ENTER THE FLORPUS
Shomari Kirkwood (she/her) - writer, CLEAN SLATE
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – SOJOURNERS, TECHNOPOLIS), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR), Steve Prince (writer, creator – MONSTER MATADOR), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including how the animated anthology advances the PREDATOR mythology, what the film says thematically in regards to the concept of honor, what we can learn as storytellers from the film, and more.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES), David Avallone (writer – DRAWING BLOOD, ELVIRA MEETS H.P. LOVECRAFT), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding JAWS (1975) in light of the feature film’s 50th anniversary, with topics including how the film reflects the nation’s post-Vietnam anxiety, what makes Quint’s USS Indianapolis speech so iconic, if JAWS has reached a mythic status in American pop culture, and more.
Cast members: Craig Miller (marketing consultant on BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES), David Avallone (writer – DRAWING BLOOD, ELVIRA MEETS H.P. LOVECRAFT), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host, writer – SOMETHING ANIMAL, IDENTITY THIEF)
This month’s sponsor: GeekFest Film Festivals
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – SOJOURNERS, TECHNOPOLIS), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR), Steve Prince (writer, creator – MONSTER MATADOR), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including how the animated anthology advances the PREDATOR mythology, what the film says thematically in regards to the concept of honor, what we can learn as storytellers from the film, and more.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – SOJOURNERS, TECHNOPOLIS), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR), Steve Prince (writer, creator – MONSTER MATADOR), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including how the animated anthology advances the PREDATOR mythology, what the film says thematically in regards to the concept of honor, what we can learn as storytellers from the film, and more.
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To provide an opportunity for library professionals to discuss and troubleshoot current and potential challenges, Fanbase Press hosted a virtual forum on Thursday, April 24, 2025, moderated by Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon.
This virtual forum also included the following featured panelists:
*Moni Barrette (comics librarian, director of collection development for LibraryPass)
*Katharine Kan (librarian – Bay County Public Library, former Eisner Awards judge)
*Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian at Harvard Medical School, Part-Time Instructor in Library Science at the University of Kentucky)
*Hillary Chang (librarian, manager of the McCully-Moiliili Public Library in Honolulu)
*Jack Phoenix (Collection Development Manager for Cuyahoga Falls Library, author – Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More)
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Since 2011, May 4th has marked the annual celebration of all things STAR WARS, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to annually honor the iconic franchise by offering brand-new editorials and interviews that provide insight and analysis while exploring several corners of the growing galaxy.
You can find all of Fanbase Press' STAR WARS Day 2025 content by visiting www.FanbasePress.com.
April 26th marks the annual celebration of the ALIEN franchise, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to honor the films that were set on or within orbit of LV-426 by offering brand-new editorials and interviews that provide insight and analysis while exploring several corners of the franchise. This year, Fanbase Press brings you an interview with ALIEN Day creator and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Izzo and ALIEN creative consultant Clara Carija, a video art gallery featuring original artwork inspired by the ALIEN franchise, and a look back on the lasting impact of that nasty beastie known as the Xenomorph!
You can find all of Fanbase Press' #AlienDay 2025 content by using the hashtag #XenosInTheFanbase or visiting www.FanbasePress.com.
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jessica Maison (writer, MARY SHELLEY'S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS), Ashley V. Robinson (writer, JUPITER JET, AURORA AND THE EAGLE / podcast host – GEEK HISTORY LESSON), and Rebecca Lear (Executive Producer – THE KATNISS CHRONICLES Audio Drama) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (2025) in light of the new HUNGER GAMES novel’s recent release, with topics including reactions to this new chapter in the HUNGER GAMES mythology, discussion of how the book changes the panelists’ view of Haymitch Abernathy and his appearance in previous HUNGER GAMES novels, how the story explores themes like implicit submission, media literacy, and more.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jessica Maison (writer, MARY SHELLEY'S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS), Ashley V. Robinson (writer, JUPITER JET, AURORA AND THE EAGLE / podcast host – GEEK HISTORY LESSON), and Rebecca Lear (Executive Producer – THE KATNISS CHRONICLES Audio Drama) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (2025) in light of the new HUNGER GAMES novel’s recent release, with topics including reactions to this new chapter in the HUNGER GAMES mythology, discussion of how the book changes the panelists’ view of Haymitch Abernathy and his appearance in previous HUNGER GAMES novels, how the story explores themes like implicit submission, media literacy, and more.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jessica Maison (writer, MARY SHELLEY'S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS), Ashley V. Robinson (writer, JUPITER JET, AURORA AND THE EAGLE / podcast host – GEEK HISTORY LESSON), and Rebecca Lear (Executive Producer – THE KATNISS CHRONICLES Audio Drama) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (2025) in light of the new HUNGER GAMES novel’s recent release, with topics including reactions to this new chapter in the HUNGER GAMES mythology, discussion of how the book changes the panelists’ view of Haymitch Abernathy and his appearance in previous HUNGER GAMES novels, how the story explores themes like implicit submission, media literacy, and more.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Drew Siragusa and special guests Doc Wyatt (TV writer & producer – NINJAGO, LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, STAR WARS: RESISTANCE), Corinna Bechko (writer – SISTER IMPERATOR, EC’s BLOODTYPE), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief – ComicCon.com, Comics on TV Columnist – ROTTEN TOMATOES, co-host TREAD PERILOUSLY podcast), Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers – MONSTER HIGH, STAR TREK: VOYAGER: HOMECOMING), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding DOCTOR WHO (2005) in light of the series revival’s 20th anniversary, with topics including the inherent themes and values of the series, what other reboots and revivals can learn from DOCTOR WHO, what DOCTOR WHO has to say about community, and more!
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Drew Siragusa and special guests Doc Wyatt (TV writer & producer – NINJAGO, LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, STAR WARS: RESISTANCE), Corinna Bechko (writer – SISTER IMPERATOR, EC’s BLOODTYPE), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief – ComicCon.com, Comics on TV Columnist – ROTTEN TOMATOES, co-host TREAD PERILOUSLY podcast), Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers – MONSTER HIGH, STAR TREK: VOYAGER: HOMECOMING), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding DOCTOR WHO (2005) in light of the series revival’s 20th anniversary, with topics including the inherent themes and values of the series, what other reboots and revivals can learn from DOCTOR WHO, what DOCTOR WHO has to say about community, and more!
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Led by Bryant Dillon (editor-in-Chief, Fanbase Press), this virtual panel - featuring several notable male voices across various geeky spectrums including Hannibal Tabu (writer - WAR MEDICINE, THE SUNDERING: THE NATION BENEATH OUR FEET), Art Ebuen (writer/creator - ©ALIFORNIA, INC), Rylend Grant (writer/creator - THE PEACEKEEPERS, THE JUMP), David Nett (co-owner - HERO’S JOURNEY FITNESS, co-creator - PROGCORE FANTASY: DARK AGE OF THEER), and Ben Crane (co-creator - COSMIC CADETS, writer - A MAN OF LIES) - is a frank conversation on the state of male fandom in 2025, exploring how we define male fandom & masculinity in 2025, how we grapple with the rise in toxic masculinity in fandom spaces - especially as men fostering their own community, and much more.
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In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Drew Siragusa and special guests Doc Wyatt (TV writer & producer – NINJAGO, LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, STAR WARS: RESISTANCE), Corinna Bechko (writer – SISTER IMPERATOR, EC’s BLOODTYPE), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief – ComicCon.com, Comics on TV Columnist – ROTTEN TOMATOES, co-host TREAD PERILOUSLY podcast), Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers – MONSTER HIGH, STAR TREK: VOYAGER: HOMECOMING), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding DOCTOR WHO (2005) in light of the series revival’s 20th anniversary, with topics including the inherent themes and values of the series, what other reboots and revivals can learn from DOCTOR WHO, what DOCTOR WHO has to say about community, and more!
Cast members: Doc Wyatt (TV writer & producer – NINJAGO, LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, STAR WARS: RESISTANCE), Corinna Bechko (writer – SISTER IMPERATOR, EC’s BLOODTYPE), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief – ComicCon.com, Comics on TV Columnist – ROTTEN TOMATOES, co-host TREAD PERILOUSLY podcast), Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers – MONSTER HIGH, STAR TREK: VOYAGER: HOMECOMING), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group), and Drew Siragusa (Fanbase Press Senior Contributor, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host)
This month’s sponsor: Boots and Pup (bootspup.com)
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Led by Bryant Dillon (editor-in-Chief, Fanbase Press), this virtual panel - featuring several notable male voices across various geeky spectrums including Hannibal Tabu (writer - WAR MEDICINE, THE SUNDERING: THE NATION BENEATH OUR FEET), Art Ebuen (writer/creator - ©ALIFORNIA, INC), Rylend Grant (writer/creator - THE PEACEKEEPERS, THE JUMP), David Nett (co-owner - HERO’S JOURNEY FITNESS, co-creator - PROGCORE FANTASY: DARK AGE OF THEER), and Ben Crane (co-creator - COSMIC CADETS, writer - A MAN OF LIES) - is a frank conversation on the state of male fandom in 2025, exploring how we define male fandom & masculinity in 2025, how we grapple with the rise in toxic masculinity in fandom spaces - especially as men fostering their own community, and much more.
For more Fanbase Press' panels, interviews, or other content, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
As a special feature of THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (marketing consultant on BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES) and Dave Baxter (co-host – VINTERTAINMENT podcast & Substack) participate in a thorough discussion regarding BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND (1985) in light of the feature film’s 40th anniversary, with topics including Craig’s memories from the marketing of the film, the real-life legend of mokele-mbembe, the challenges of making a “dinosaur” flick post-JURASSIC PARK, and more.
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As a special feature of THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (marketing consultant on BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES) and Dave Baxter (co-host – VINTERTAINMENT podcast & Substack) participate in a thorough discussion regarding BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND (1985) in light of the feature film’s 40th anniversary, with topics including Craig’s memories from the marketing of the film, the real-life legend of mokele-mbembe, the challenges of making a “dinosaur” flick post-JURASSIC PARK, and more.
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Led by Bryant Dillon (editor-in-Chief, Fanbase Press), this virtual panel - featuring several notable male voices across various geeky spectrums including Hannibal Tabu (writer - WAR MEDICINE, THE SUNDERING: THE NATION BENEATH OUR FEET), Art Ebuen (writer/creator - ©ALIFORNIA, INC), Rylend Grant (writer/creator - THE PEACEKEEPERS, THE JUMP), David Nett (co-owner - HERO’S JOURNEY FITNESS, co-creator - PROGCORE FANTASY: DARK AGE OF THEER), and Ben Crane (co-creator - COSMIC CADETS, writer - A MAN OF LIES) - is a frank conversation on the state of male fandom in 2025, exploring how we define male fandom & masculinity in 2025, how we grapple with the rise in toxic masculinity in fandom spaces - especially as men fostering their own community, and much more.
For more Fanbase Press' panels, interviews, or other content, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
For more Fanbase Press' panels, interviews, or other content, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (marketing consultant on BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES) and Dave Baxter (co-host – VINTERTAINMENT podcast & Substack) participate in a thorough discussion regarding BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND (1985) in light of the feature film’s 40th anniversary, with topics including Craig’s memories from the marketing of the film, the real-life legend of mokele-mbembe, the challenges of making a “dinosaur” flick post-JURASSIC PARK, and more.
Cast members: Craig Miller (marketing consultant on BABY: SECRET OF THE LOST LEGEND, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – STAR WARS MEMORIES, MORE MOVIE MEMORIES), Dave Baxter (co-host – VINTERTAINMENT podcast & Substack), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host, writer – SOMETHING ANIMAL, IDENTITY THIEF)
This month’s sponsor: Boots and Pup (bootspup.com)
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
As a special feature of THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Drew Siragusa are joined by special guests Hannibal Tabu (writer – WAR MEDICINE, THE SUNDERING: THE NATION BENEATH OUR FEET), Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The Popskl Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about today’s political climate, what a CAPTAIN AMERICA film should look like these days, what BRAVE NEW WORLD tells us about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future, and more!
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In this Fanbase Feature, co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Drew Siragusa are joined by special guests Hannibal Tabu (writer – WAR MEDICINE, THE SUNDERING: THE NATION BENEATH OUR FEET), Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The Popskl Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about today’s political climate, what a CAPTAIN AMERICA film should look like these days, what BRAVE NEW WORLD tells us about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future, and more!
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
As a special feature of THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Drew Siragusa are joined by special guests Hannibal Tabu (writer – WAR MEDICINE, THE SUNDERING: THE NATION BENEATH OUR FEET), Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The Popskl Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (2025) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about today’s political climate, what a CAPTAIN AMERICA film should look like these days, what BRAVE NEW WORLD tells us about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future, and more!
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR) and Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer – MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF COMICS IN YOUR LIBRARY: GRAPHIC NOVELS, MANGA, AND MORE) participate in a thorough discussion regarding SUPERMAN/ALIENS (1995) in light of the comic book mini-series’ 30th anniversary, with topics including how pitting the Man of Steel against the Xenomorph highlights the hero’s greatest strengths and weaknesses, whether crossovers with comic book superheroes really work for the ALIEN franchise, the plans for a canon new Supergirl origin in SUPERMAN/ALIENS, and more.
Cast members: David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer – MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF COMICS IN YOUR LIBRARY: GRAPHIC NOVELS, MANGA, AND MORE), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host, writer – SOMETHING ANIMAL, IDENTITY THIEF)
This month’s sponsor: Studio 12-7 and their comic book series, ©ALIFORNIA, INC.!
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
As a special feature of THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR) and Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer – MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF COMICS IN YOUR LIBRARY: GRAPHIC NOVELS, MANGA, AND MORE) participate in a thorough discussion regarding SUPERMAN/ALIENS (1995) in light of the comic book mini-series’ 30th anniversary, with topics including how pitting the Man of Steel against the Xenomorph highlights the hero’s greatest strengths and weaknesses, whether crossovers with comic book superheroes really work for the ALIEN franchise, the plans for a canon new Supergirl origin in Superman/Aliens, and more.
Find THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Libsyn, www.FanbasePress.com, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
As a special feature of THE FANBASE WEEKLY podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, THE FANBASE WEEKLY co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ THE MARGINS, LOST ANGELS, SPECTRAL: A SHOWCASE OF FEAR) and Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer – MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF COMICS IN YOUR LIBRARY: GRAPHIC NOVELS, MANGA, AND MORE) participate in a thorough discussion regarding SUPERMAN/ALIENS (1995) in light of the comic book mini-series’ 30th anniversary, with topics including how pitting the Man of Steel against the Xenomorph highlights the hero’s greatest strengths and weaknesses, whether crossovers with comic book superheroes really work for the ALIEN franchise, the plans for a canon new Supergirl origin in Superman/Aliens, and more.
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RIPPLE EFFECTS was created, written, and colored by Jordan Hart (The Cabinet, Terminarch, Doppelgänger), illustrated by Bruno Chiroleu (El Borde, Mara and Samu), flatted by Shane Kadlecik, lettered by Oceano Ransford (Eisner Award-nominated Rikki, The Sequels, Haphaven), and features cover art by Justin C. Harder (CLAUS Studios) and a foreword by Matthew Noe (librarian, Harvard Medical School).
Striving to increase awareness and representation for individuals with invisible illnesses and disabilities, RIPPLE EFFECTS: THE DELUXE EDITION will feature a foreword by Eisner and Harvey Awards-winning writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY, BATGIRL, UNCANNY X-MEN), a foreword by actor Todd Stashwick (STAR TREK: PICARD, 12 MONKEYS), study guides by Eisner Award nominee and educator Tim Smyth (TEACHING WITH COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS) and comics literacy advocate Creators, Assemble!, and an art gallery which pairs youth artists who have invisible disabilities and illnesses ranging from deafness to Autism Spectrum Disorder with superstar artists including Liana Kangas, Ray-Anthony Height (MIDNIGHT TIGER), Don Aguillo (SPAWN), Manuel Martinez (DC, Marvel), and Drew Zucker (CANTO).
To support the project, please visit the Kickstarter campaign at the following link:
kickstarter.com/projects/fanbasepress/jordan-harts-ripple-effects-the-deluxe-edition
Special thanks goes out to Chris Ryall for his time and support of this very special project.
On the eve of its 15th anniversary, GLAAD Award-winning publisher and media outlet Fanbase Press has launched its first-ever Kickstarter campaign to fund an expanded deluxe hardcover edition of the book, featuring all-new contributions from some of the biggest names in comics.
RIPPLE EFFECTS was created, written, and colored by Jordan Hart (The Cabinet, Terminarch, Doppelgänger), illustrated by Bruno Chiroleu (El Borde, Mara and Samu), flatted by Shane Kadlecik, lettered by Oceano Ransford (Eisner Award-nominated Rikki, The Sequels, Haphaven), and features cover art by Justin C. Harder (CLAUS Studios) and a foreword by Matthew Noe (librarian, Harvard Medical School).
Striving to increase awareness and representation for individuals with invisible illnesses and disabilities, RIPPLE EFFECTS: THE DELUXE EDITION will feature a foreword by Eisner and Harvey Awards-winning writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY, BATGIRL, UNCANNY X-MEN), a foreword by actor Todd Stashwick (STAR TREK: PICARD, 12 MONKEYS), study guides by Eisner Award nominee and educator Tim Smyth (TEACHING WITH COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS) and comics literacy advocate Creators, Assemble!, and an art gallery which pairs youth artists who have invisible disabilities and illnesses ranging from deafness to Autism Spectrum Disorder with superstar artists including Liana Kangas, Ray-Anthony Height (MIDNIGHT TIGER), Don Aguillo (SPAWN), Manuel Martinez (DC, Marvel), and Drew Zucker (CANTO).
RIPPLE EFFECTS was the winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics in 2023, as well as being nominated for an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award. The series was included in the American Library Association’s (Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table) 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List and was named the winner of the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Graphic Novels & Comics category.
To support the project, please visit the Kickstarter campaign at the following link:
kickstarter.com/projects/fanbasepress/jordan-harts-ripple-effects-the-deluxe-edition
Special thanks to Brian Ward for shooting and editing this video.
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