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Zig At The Gig podcastChris StameyInterview with Chris Stamey.
Chris Stamey began writing and playing music in grade school in Winston-Salem, NC, in the
mid 1960s, in what is known now as the Combo Corner scene. In 1976, while studying music
composition at UNC-Chapel Hill, he self-released Sneakers, one of the very first American
“indie” records. The following year, he relocated to Manhattan to play and record with Alex
Chilton in the burgeoning CBGB rock scene, then formed The dB’s with fellow Carolinians Will
Rigby, Gene Holder, and Peter Holsapple, with whom he made several acclaimed records of...2025-07-0951 min
Ten Cent TakesIssue 39: Crazyman
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DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle by Alan Cowsill and Alex Irvine
Ron Goulart’s Great History of Comic Books
Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide to Lost Universes
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Last Geek In SpaceDoug BraithwaiteHost Alan Cowsill talks to artist Doug Braithwaite about Doug's amazing career while Doug selects his all time favourite books, comics and artwork – ones so good he would take them into space. Includes Doug talking about his time illustrating Loki, Universe X, the Punisher and working with the legendary Alex Ross.2021-07-201h 14
Last Geek In SpaceWill PotterCUD's Will Potter selects the comics and artwork he'd take with him into space and chats to host Alan Cowsill about the early days of CUD, what's next for the band and his career as a writer, artist and editor.2021-06-2449 min
Last Geek In SpaceMarvel UK Flashback SpecialSpecial edition of the Last Geek In Space bringing together some of Marvel UK's greatest artists, writers, editors and designers to share stories of their time working for the company and how they broke into the business. Guests include John Tomlinson, Kev Hopgood, Richard Starkings, Mike Collins, Nick Abadzis, Ciara Mulvany, Maria Keane, Jenny Wackett, Dan Rachel, Sven Wilson and David Leach.2021-06-121h 09
Last Geek In SpaceRichard StarkingsRichard Starkings talks to host Alan Cowsill about his career – including Richard's time at Marvel UK, becoming a pioneer of comic book lettering, the writer and publisher of Elephant Men, his move to Comixology. He also elects his all time favourite comics, artwork and books.2021-05-161h 31
Creator Talks PodcastAlan Cowsill: The Way of the Warrior and Marvel U.K.Creator Talks proudly presents: Alan Cowsill who worked as both a writer and editor for Marvel U.K. / Panini and Eagle Moss publishing.
We begin our discussion with how Alan started in the business as a young comic book dealer.
What did valuable experience did he gain dealing in comics? What were some of his most profitable acquisitions?
Would he become a comic retailer in current state of today's market?
The breaking news, however, is Alan's latest work The Martial Way: Marvel's Mightiest Martial Artists.
In this hardcover book chock...2021-05-0652 min
Last Geek In SpaceShane ChebseyAlan Cowsill talks to comic creator, podcaster and comic con organizer Shane Chebsey about his career and the comics and books he'd take with him when he's launched into space!2021-04-1045 min
Last Geek In SpaceCartoon Museum starring Mark Stafford and Steve MarchantAlan Cowsill talks to the Cartoon Museum's artist-in-residence Mark Stafford and Learning Officer Steve Marchant about the museum, their careers and what artwork and comics they'd take into space with them.2020-12-2850 min
Last Geek In SpaceLucy SullivanAlan Cowsill talks to artist/writer Lucy Sullivan about her debut graphic novel Barking and chats about her career, inspiration and selects the comics and artwork she'd take into space!2020-12-0956 min
Last Geek In SpaceSteve MacManusOne-time Tharg and comic-book legend Steve MacManus about his time editing 2000AD, Starlord, Judge Dredd with host Alan Cowsill, while also selecting the comics and artwork he'd take with him when blasted off into space. 2020-10-3140 min
Last Geek In SpaceMonty NeroWriter and artist Monty Nero selects the comics and artwork he'd take into space with him, talks about his career and his latest project, Frenemies: The Lost Planet, now live on Kickstarter. Check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/f02/frenemies-the-lost-planet-progressive-sci-fi-fantasy2020-10-1952 min
Last Geek In SpaceCiara Mulvany, Jenny Wackett, Maria KeaneThree of the best female creators who worked for Marvel UK and Panini select the comics, magazines and artwork they’d take with them on a trip into space. Before they go they share stories with ex-Marvel UK editor and writer Alan Cowsill about their time working for Marvel and Panini - including the infamous Doctor Who bomb incident, an exceptionally drunken Colombian house boat party and what it's like to be a woman working in the publishing business. Ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of a comic company – here's where you find out!!2020-09-281h 26
Last Geek In SpaceGrant PerkinsArtist and writer Grant Perkins talks to Alan Cowsill about his Doctor Who and WWE strips, Tooey the hamster and selects the comics and art he'd take with him as he becomes the last geek in space.2020-08-2849 min
Last Geek In SpacePeter HoganWriter Peter Hogan, co-creator of Resident Alien – soon to be a smash TV series starring Firefly's Alan Tudyk – talks to Alan Cowsill about his career and selects the comics and artwork he'd take with him when blasted into space.2020-07-2739 min
Last Geek In SpaceJohn TomlinsonJohn Tomlinson, ex 2000AD editor, ex-Marvel Editor, co-writer of Knights of Pendragon and The Lords of Misrule, talks to Alan Cowsill about his career and selects the comics and artwork he'd take with him when he's blasted into the unknown as the last geek in space.2020-06-041h 19
Last Geek In SpaceDan Rachael and Sven WilsonEx-Marvel comics and BBC Magazines designer Dan Rachael and Editor/writer Sven Wilson join host Alan Cowsill to talk about their careers and what comics and art they'd take with them when they're blasted off into space.2020-05-1551 min
Last Geek In SpaceMike CollinsMike Collins talks to Alan Cowsill about his career – including his work on Doctor Who, drawing Gambit's first appearance in the X-Men, Babylon 5, Star Trek and more as well as selecting the comics and artwork that's inspired him and those he'd take into space.2020-04-2930 min
Last Geek In SpaceLalit Kumar SharmaAlan Cowsill talks to Lalit Kumar Sharma, one of India's leading comic book artists. Lalit's books include Daredevil, Planet of the Apes, Firefly and Nagraj - India's leading super hero – as well as the award-winning World War One graphic novel from Campfire books. Lalit selects the artwork and comics that's inspired him and talks about his career – one that's resulted him being the first Indian comic artist to work for Marvel and DC Comics.2020-04-2335 min
Last Geek In SpaceJoel MeadowsTripwire editor and comic and pop culture journalist Joel Meadows talks to host Alan Cowsill about his career while selecting his favourite comics and artwork.2020-04-1420 min
Last Geek In SpaceJason QuinnAward-winning writer and editor Jason Quinn talks to Alan Cowsill about his time at Marvel UK, Panini and Campfire books while selecting the comics and artwork he'd take with him when he's blasted into space.2020-04-051h 15
Last Geek In SpaceNick AbadzisEisner award winning comic creator Nick Abadzis talks to Alan Cowsill about his career, including his Eisner winning graphic novel Laika, his time at Marvel UK and his time writing the Doctor Who comic. He will also be selecting the comics and art he will take with him on his trip into space where no geek has gone before...2020-03-281h 13
Last Geek In SpaceDavid LeachWriter, editor and cartoonist David Leach talks to Alan Cowsill about his career and selects his favourite comics, art and music as he prepares to get blasted into space. 2020-03-1844 min
Last Geek In SpaceTim QuinnAlan Cowsill talks to ex-Marvel UK and Spider-Man editor Tim Quinn about his career, hanging out with Stan Lee and Tim's all-time favourite comics, artwork and music.2020-03-0946 min
Last Geek In SpaceKev HopgoodComic book artist Kev Hopgood, co-creator of War-Machine and Hulkbuster, selects his all time favourite comics, artwork and movies as he prepares to get blasted into the great beyond as the Last Geek in Space. Kev also talks about how he got his big break in comics, his time drawing Iron Man for Marvel and his new role as a writer.2020-03-0735 min
Ramble With Russel Podcast on TalkshoeRamble With Russel Podcast - 419 - Warriors of MightOn this episode of the show it's a hero in training, an interview with a madman, a universe of heroes and villians and saving the world in style. First up it's the animated dvd review of Gladiators of Rome (Courtesy of Paramount Home Video) where a young man strives to be great in the original arena. Two men attempt to stop a leader with the dvd review of The Interview (Courtesy of Sony Home Video) starring Seth Rogan and James Franco. The 411 on many of the friends and enemies of Earth's Mightiest Heroes is highlighted in the book review of...2015-03-0200 minRamble With Russel Podcast on TalkshoeRamble With Russel Podcast - 419 - Warriors of MightOn this episode of the show it's a hero in training, an interview with a madman, a universe of heroes and villians and saving the world in style. First up it's the animated dvd review of Gladiators of Rome (Courtesy of Paramount Home Video) where a young man strives to be great in the original arena. Two men attempt to stop a leader with the dvd review of The Interview (Courtesy of Sony Home Video) starring Seth Rogan and James Franco. The 411 on many of the friends and enemies of Earth's Mightiest Heroes is highlighted in the book review of...2015-03-0200 min