Loikamania

This week, Pat welcomes Hawkeye artist David Aja to the show! We discuss his work on the highly acclaimed book with Matt Fraction, and go over some of  his early career, his process, and so much more! A fun and revealing chat with one of the most talented folks in the business today. Enjoy! Music by the Revengineers and the Sonics. Cover design by Chris Maze and art by David Aja. David on twitter: @davaja David's blog: http://blog.davidaja.com/ Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika

With con season in full swing, it was as good a time as any to bring you another convention survival guide show! Meredith joins Pat as we guide you through preparing for a convention, proper etiquette at the con, and so much more. We share some essential tips gained from almost 20 years of convention-going, with tips for fans, costumers, exhibitors and more. Have a great con season! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Mary Anne Butler of The Watters Mark photography. Music by The Revengineers and Yo La Tengo! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Meredith’s twitter: twitter.com/mplacko Meredith’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/anaaesthetic Takopop: http://takopop.com/ Geeks Are Sexy: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/

This week, Pat chats with Impact Wrestling superstar Christopher Daniels! We talk about the comics that helped shape him into the man he is today, we reminisce over Claremont and Byrne X-Men comics! Chris shares his love for Marvel comics, how he prefers to collect, and even talk about some of the books he currently reads. Of course, we have some wrestling talk and we talk about his early career, and what led to the current incarnation of his wrestling persona. A fun show, so check it out! Cover design by Chris Maze, music by The Revengineers and Dale Oliver. Chris' website: http://www.fallenangelchristopherdaniels.com/ Chris on twitter: @facdaniels Impact Wrestling Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika

This week, Brian Michael Bendis returns to talk all things X-Men! We go over both Uncanny X-Men and All-New X-Men, and his approach to writing the two mutant books. We talk some Age of Ultron, as well as the news regarding Neil Gaiman and Guardians of the Galaxy. We also cover Daredevil: End of Days and working with legends like Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz. Plus, some Ultimate Spider-Man talk, Powers, Scarlet, convention plans and so much more! Music by The Revengineers and James Blake! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger and Marte Gracia! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Brian’s twitter: twitter.com/brianmbendis Scarlet twitter: twitter.com/scarletrue Brian’s Tumblr: brianmichaelbendis.tumblr.com Jinxworld: jinxworld.com

This week, Pat is joined by Marvel's Ben Morse and  Jim Viscardi as we talk about the showcase of the immortals, Wrestlemania! We analyze the card, give predictions, and do some fantasy booking as the greatest event in sports entertainment looms in the horizon. Once again, a fun show, so check it out! Music by Jim Johnston. Cover design by Chris Maze. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Ben’s twitter: twitter.com/benjmorse Ben’s blog: http://thecoolkidztable.blogspot.com/ Jim’s twitter: twitter.com/jimviscardi Marvel website: marvel.com

This week, we celebrate the 90's again, and we celebrate the events that defined the decade! Join Pat, Albert Ching, Ed Casey and Dave Kushner as we reminisce about the events of that decade. Deathmate! Their love will end all time! Age of Apocalypse! Infinity Gauntlet! Onslaught! Millenium 2001! Genesis! Wildstorm Rising! Fatal Attractions! And oh so many more! Cover art by Jae Lee and Glynis Oliver, design by Chris Maze. Music by The Revengineers and Faith No More. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Albert’s stuff: Twitter: twitter.com/albertxii Newsarama: newsarama.com Dave’s stuff: http://daveloves90scomics.tumblr.com/ http://instagram.com/luckyleftyart http://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckyLeftyArt https://twitter.com/DAVEKUSH Ed’s stuff: http://bartdontlie.tumblr.com http://aguywithsomemarvelcards.tumblr.com https://twitter.com/edcasey http://about.me/edcasey

This week, we try something a little different. I chat with TWO artists! Nick Bradshaw and Jerome Opena return to talk about art, storytelling in comics, the things we love about drawing and all kinds of fun stuff. We even throw some process talk in there, inking and digital talk and so much more! Music by The Revengineers and Paper Tiger! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Nick Bradshaw, Laura Martin, Jerome Opena, and Dean White! Jerome’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerome.opena Jerome’s blog: artofcrom.blogspot.com Buy Nick’s pages here: http://www.mightynib.com/bradshaw.html Nick’s website: http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.com/ Nick on Facebook. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika

This week, Pat and Antonio welcome Jonathan Hickman back to the show! We catch up on Jon's many projects, and talk about the end of his highly acclaimed run on Fantastic Four and FF. We then talk Manhattan Projects and his working relationship with artist Nick Pitarra. We go over his new project, East of West, and get updates on Secret and Feel Better Now. And of course, we talk Avengers and New Avengers. A fun and revealing show with one of the brightest minds in the comics biz today. Enjoy! Music by The Revengineers and The Presets! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Jerome Opena and Dean White! Jonathan on twitter: twitter.com/JHickman Antonio’s twitter:twitter.com/antoniopcuneo Antonio’s blog: http://readwatchedandseen.tumblr.com/ Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika

This week, Pat welcomes illustrator Chris Burnham to the show. We talk about his beginnings in the business, how he broke in, and his eventual collaborations with writers like Joe Casey and Grant Morrison. We also go through some process, the development of his art styles and so much more. Plus, he answers some listener questions! Music by The Revengineers and The Mars Volta! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Chris on twitter: http://twitter.com/TheBurnham Chris' website: http://www.chrisburnham.com/

This week, I catch up with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and discuss her many projects. We talk about what's in store for Captain Marvel as she's grounded. We get into what makes Ghost tick. We discuss the real star of Avengers Assemble, and get a tease for Enemy Within. Plus, an update on Pretty Deadly, and so much more! Music by The Revengineers and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Ed Peterson! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Kelly Sue’s website: http://kellysue.com Kelly Sue on twitter: http://twitter.com/kellysue Kelly Sue on tumblr: http://kellysue.tumblr.com

This week, Pat welcomes artist Robbi Rodriguez back to the show! We talk about his Frankie Get Your Gun webcomic, and discuss his upcoming Vertigo series Collider with writer Simon Oliver. We also talk about his other projects like Maintenance and Hazed, and of course, we squeeze in some pro-wrestling talk in there as well! Another fun show, so check it out! Music by The Revengineers and Married With Sea Monsters! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Robbi Rodriguez! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Robbi on twitter: @robbirodriguez Frankie Get Your Gun: http://frankiegetyourgun.com/ "Josephine" video performed by Married With Sea Monsters, directed by Robbi: http://youtu.be/FwIqWOCURtg

  This week, Pat is joined by Deadpool co-writer Gerry Duggan! We track his career from his beginnings as a convention goer to his current work on Marvel's Deadpool with Brian Posehn. We talk about his long stint as a writer on G4 TV's Attack of the Show, learn more on what's coming in Deadpool, talk about the highly acclaimed Infinite Horizon, and even tease other future projects. A great chat with one of the nicest, and funniest guys in the biz. Music by The Revengineers and Them Crooked Vultures! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Pat! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Gerry's website: http://gerryduggan.com/ Gerry on twitter: @gerryduggan

  Two shows this week! I am joined by Marvel's Jim Viscardi and we preview the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber event! We talk about the matches, the build up, and of course, make some predictions. We also take some guesses on where the matches on this show will lead to. Plus, we talk briefly about the recently concluded Marvel creative retreat! Another fun show, so check it out! Music by The Revengineers and Three Six Mafia! Cover design by Pat! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Jim’s twitter: twitter.com/jimviscardi Marvel website: marvel.com

In this week's Loikamania, I am joined by Albert and Meredith...and love is in the air. We talk about our favorite couples in comics. From our favorites to the most ridiculous ones, to the happy and the doomed. We get into what we love about these pairings, talk about what makes them great, and even talk about pairings we wouldn't mind seeing! A fun show, so check it out! Music by The Revengineers and Stars! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Albert’s twitter: twitter.com/albertxii Newsarama: newsarama.com Meredith’s twitter: twitter.com/mplacko Comics and Cupcakes podcast: http://cupcakesncomics.com/ Meredith’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/anaaesthetic Takopop: http://takopop.com/

This week, Pat and Adam talk about ALL the books they've been reading. We go over some of our favorites, and make some recommendations. We talk Young Avengers, The End Times of Bram and Ben, Fantastic Four, FF, New Avengers, Comeback, Chew, Wonder Woman, Indestructible Hulk, One Trick Rip-Off, All-New X-Men, Sweet Tooth, Todd the Ugliest Kid on Earth, Northlanders, DMZ, Mara, Walking Dead, Star Wars, Uncanny X-Force, Woodwork and Dial H! Lots of great comics out there! Enjoy! Cover art by Dave Marquez and Marte Gracia, design by Chris Maze. Music by The Revengineers and Tegan and Sara! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt Adam’s podcast: comicswillbreakyourheart.tumblr.com