In this episode of The Unspoken Issues Podcast, Jesse Starcher, Evan Bevins, and Chris Armstrong dig deep into a true 1990s comic cult classic—PITT #1, the breakout creator-owned title from Image Comics and artist Dale Keown. Fueled by fan votes in a recent poll, this episode unpacks why PITT won out over Vanguard and Union, pulling in more than half of the 108 votes, and why this gnarly gray antihero still holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of comic fans decades later.
The trio delivers a spirited and hilarious breakdown of the comic’s over-the-top action, Keown’s gritty visuals, and the broader context of early Image Comics. Along the way, listeners are treated to insights on Dale Keown’s career, from his impactful Incredible Hulk run to his creator-owned leap with PITT, as well as sidebars about Sam Kieth, the shared Image Universe, biker gangs with maces, and yes—even a bizarre conversation about paste-sniffing in comics.
Don’t miss the team’s favorite panels, their memories of picking up the issue off the spinner rack, and a cliffhanger that leaves everyone asking—just who is this monstrous alien warrior, and why did he crash through New York (or is it Detroit?).
