As a special feature ofThe Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Drew Siragusa is joined by special guests Eric Diaz (writer – The Nerdist), David Avallone (writer – Batwheels, Image Comics’ Drawing Blood), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.), and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor – “Between the Panels” Interview Series, Editor-in-Chief for Meanwhile …A Comic Shop Anthology) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Kingdom Come (1996) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries’ 30th anniversary, with topics including the examination of the story as a response to the gritty anti-heroes of the ’80s and ’90s, what the story has to say in the context of modern-day politics, why readers are interested in seeing the “end times” for their heroes, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Kingdom Come abound in this panel discussion!)
Cast members: Eric Diaz (writer – The Nerdist), David Avallone(writer – Batwheels, Image Comics’ Drawing Blood), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.), Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor – “Between the Panels” Interview Series, Editor-in-Chief for Meanwhile …A Comic Shop Anthology), and Drew Siragusa (Fanbase Press Senior Contributor, The Fanbase Weekly co-host)
This month’s sponsor: Santa Monica Comics Company
Santa Monica Comics Company is a doorway to great storytelling, games, and fun for everyone in our community and beyond. The team strives to bring the fun of comic books and gaming to all people because they believe comics are for everyone! Learn more about the comic shop at smcomicsco.com.
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Fanbase Press’ recommendations for fans of Kingdom Come:
*Fanbase Feature: 30th Anniversary Retrospective on ‘Terminator: The Burning Earth’ (1990)
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