Word Balloon Comics Podcast Chris Eliopolous On Marvel, Xavier Riddle, and The I Am Kids books
Nov 19, 2023
Comic book creator and author Chris Eliopolous joins the show to discuss Marvel, Xavier Riddle, and The I Am Kids books. They also talk about their 10 year anniversary tour and White House experience, making historical figures relatable, hidden details and Easter eggs in their books, challenges of all ages books, the popularity of children's graphic novels, the possibility of a book about Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek comics and movies, meeting celebrities at conventions, and upcoming guest Lloyd Kaufman.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
10 Year Anniversary Tour and White House Experience
05:16 • 14min
Making Historical Figures Relatable and a Comparison to a Superhero
19:07 • 3min
Hidden Details and Easter Eggs
21:55 • 18min
The Marvel Age line, challenges of all ages books, and missed timing
39:45 • 3min
Children's Graphic Novels and the Challenges of the Direct Market
43:12 • 12min
Possibility of a Book About Leonard Nimoy and Star Trek
54:48 • 7min
Discussion about Star Trek Comics, Movies, and Personal Connections
01:01:48 • 4min
Meeting Celebrities at Conventions
01:05:22 • 18min
Catching up, upcoming guest, and holiday ads
01:23:40 • 3min