Podcast - Bryan E. West

DownloadThe Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Andre The Giant by Box Brown, published by First Second Press.  Opening Music:by Akira the Don A.T.D.R.I.P. Living In The Future

DownloadThis month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:DC gives colorists some lovin'Gerard Way and Jake Wyatt enters the Spider-VerseEnroll at Gotham High School!Sales numbers for Rocket Racoon are bonkers!Indie Spotlight:Jens K's Cabin Fever. You can find more from Jens on his website and his twitter.  Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. You can book commissions Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. You can also support us via our Patreon Page:Reviews:FataleSex CriminalsDeadly ClassThe WakeThe Wicked + The DevineOpening Music: Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables By Dead Kennedys

DownloadThis month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from May, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:The "Ant Man" shake up.DC takes a selfie.Alan Moore's crazy digital comics research project.The Flash TV spot Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commissions from Bryan Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. You can also support us via our Patreon Page:Reviews:BatmanOriginal SinThe WakeOpening Music: crashfaster vs. The Glowing Stars Monobomb Records

The Optic Blast crew talks about the new X-men movie and Sequart's recent documentary about Chris Claremont.  Opening Music:All these machines by The Squaaks https://squaaks.bandcamp.com/

The Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano. Opening Music:by Doctor PopularCheck out his bandcamp page!

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from April, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:Warner Bros. Movie plans!Gotham TV showAmazon buys Comixology!Indie Spotlight:Optic Blast shines the spotlight on Love Machine. For more info please visit the writers webpage and his blog.  Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commissions from Bryan Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. Artwork/Print Sample:  Reviews:Skinned Uncanny AvengersJustice League UnlimitedMoon KnightOpening Music:  S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W Reprise Interm

The Optic Blast Crew is joined by Colleen Boyd to talk about The Fifth Beatle!You can find Colleen on Twitter  @colleentheboyd , her website http://themoreboyd.com , and her Society6 page http://society6.com/ColleenBoyd. And be sure to check out Action Lab Entertainment at http://www.actionlabcomics.com  The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music by: Put a Jumper On Living In The Future

The Optic Blast crew chats with Ryan Ferrier about D4VE from Monkey Brain Comics, digital comics, genitalia and 80's movies!You can find Ryan on twitter @RyanWriter and check out Challenger Comics at www.readchallenger.com  BUY DAVE! Writer Ryan Ferrier showing his guns!* The Gun Show *Not actually Ryan FerrierOpening Music By: Mega Drive Mega Drive

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:New Bruce Timm Batman Animation? Be still my beating heart.Perplexing sales numbers from March, 2014.Grant Morrison's BBC webcomic.Whatever this fucking thing is? Indie Spotlight:This month Optic Blast casts some light on Saint Chaos Vol. 1 and their Kickstarter campaign. Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Rocket Girl #4Hawkeye #17Daredevil #1The Wake #7Velvet #4Opening Music:

The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Super Spy by Matt Kindt! Super Spy By Matt Kindt Join us next month to discuss The Fifth Beatle by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music:  Mecanique Du Coeur By Dionysos

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), review their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:DC announce MORE lenticular covers?! Lena Dunham to write for Archie Comics! Eric Stephenson's speech at the comic retailer's convention!Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Winter Soldier #1She-Hulk #1The Punisher #1Ms. Marvel #1Mercenary Sea #1Five Ghosts #9Opening Music:Stage 1 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 by Shnabubula - http://shnabubula.bandcamp.com/

The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Beasts of Burden by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Join us next month to discuss Super Spy by Matt Kindt Super Spy By Matt Kindt Opening Music:Supernatural by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus By Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

As per usual the Optic Blast crew dives into Saga. In this episode we talk about Saga Chapter 18, and generally goof off.  Opening Music:Superczar by Lionize Superczar & The Vulture By Lionize

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Jan, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:DC Cancels a bunch of titles! Comixology is the #1 grossing non-game app! Panel Syndicate announces plans to add more titles!Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Sheltered #6Wolverine and the X-Men #40Deadly Class #1Rat Queens #4Opening Music:You wanna touch it by Maldroid - www.Maldroid.com 

The Optic Blast Crew takes the plunge into Brandon Graham's masterful King City! King City By Brandon Graham Next month we will Discuss... Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Opening Music:  Total By Teenage Bottlerocket

The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 7 - The Optic Blast crew looks at Saga Chapter 17, the penultimate issue of the 3rd arc. Opening Music:The Cat with Two Heads by The Aquabats! The Fury Of The Aquabats By Aquabats

This month on Optic Blast!Apologies for the late episode, we recorded the show over a week ago and lost it due to a power surge(D'oh!).News: We talk through all the announcements from Image Expo!Star Wars comics going back to marvelSponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists.GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioIndie Spotlight:The Optic Blast gives a spoiler -free review of D4VE from Monkey Brain Press. You should buy it...Now! Opening Music:Les Breatfeeders Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe By Les Breastfeeders

The Optic Blast Crew talks about two books this month in a sort of Metaphysical Double Feature. The shows starts with a discussion of Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo's Wild Children. Then we move on to Flex Mentallo by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly  Wild Children GN By Ales Kot Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery By Grant Morrison Next Episode we will discuss: King City! King City By Brandon Graham Opening Music:  Endless Fantasy By Anamanaguchi

2013 in review: The Optic Blast Crew gets together to look back at 2013, and play some drinking games. This is a rough one...    Fav Series:Fav New Series:Fav Superhero Book:Fav TV Series:Fav collected edition or reprint:Fav Xmas gift you have ever received:What would you like to see more of in 2014:Favorite Album:Fav Writer:Fav Penciler/Inker:Fav Colorist:Fav New TV Series:Fav Cover:What would you like to see less of in 2014:Fav Single Issue:Fav New Talent(or new to you):Fav Superhero Film:Fav Film overall: Opening Music:White Christmas by Bad Religion Christmas Songs By Bad Religion

The Optic Blast Crew talks about SAGA Chapter 16!Opening Music:Airbrushed by Anamanaguchi! Endless Fantasy By Anamanaguchi