The Superfan Podcast

Welcome to an all-new spooky season of the Superfan Podcast, where we talk to the people who make the stories that scare you… about the spooky stories they love!

Just in time for Halloween, we’re joined by two masters of the macabre, Eric Powell (The Goon, Hillbilly) and Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Criminal Macabre), to celebrate one of horror’s most influential storytellers: Richard Matheson!

From the post-apocalyptic nightmare of I Am Legend to the psychological terror of The Incredible Shrinking Man and the unforgettable twists of The Twilight Zone, Matheson’s stories have been haunting audiences for generations. His ability to find extraordinary horror in ordinary circumstances helped redefine the genre, influencing countless writers, filmmakers, and artists along the way. Join us as Eric and Steve share their love for the man whose imagination helped shape the nightmares we still enjoy today!

This week, we’re joined by two legendary comic book creators, Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones, the writer and artist behind Dark Horse Comics’ Dracula graphic novel series. And this time, our guests are bringing two very different obsessions to the table! Matt takes us into the gloriously twisted world of Brian De Palma’s 1974 cult classic Phantom of the Paradise, while Kelley explores the darker corners of human nature with Krzysztof Kieślowski’s acclaimed Polish television series Dekalog, a ten-part series where each episode represents one of The Ten Commandments.

Today we’re chatting with two writers who are no strangers to the world of horror. We’re talking with novelist and comic book writer Victor LaValle and novelist and comic book writer Mat Johnson about John Carpenter’s seminal, spooky film The Thing.Welcome to the third *spooky* season of the Superfan Podcast, where we talk to the people who make the stories that scare you… about the spooky stories they love.

We kick off the first episode of Season 3 at the top of Halloween Month with Eisner-nominated writers Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Tyler Crook (Harrow County), both superfans of the late filmmaker David Lynch.Welcome to the third *spooky* season of the Superfan Podcast, where we talk to the people who make the stories that scare you… about the spooky stories they love!

The artist of "November" with Matt Fraction and "Love Everlasting" with Tom King is passionate about transforming the relationship between dogs and their humans in a positive way!

On this last episode of The Superfan Podcast Season 2, Elsa Charretier dives into a passion that has reshaped her day-to-day life: game-based dog training.

What began as a difficult experience with her first dog, Ash—a high-energy Border Collie mix—quickly turned into a deep exploration of training philosophies. Rejecting coercive methods, Elsa found an approach rooted in play, trust, and communication. The result is a system that not only builds skills but also strengthens the relationship between dog and owner.

The cartoonist of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Dracula Motherf*cker, joins us to talk about one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever created! For Erica, Discworld isn’t just a book series…it’s a place she returns to again and again. In this episode, Erica explains why Discworld has remained a lifelong fandom for so many readers.

What happens when one half of a legendary musical partnership becomes a global icon, and the other becomes a cult legend?

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, cartoonist and Battling Boy creator Paul Popeintroduces us to Rowland S. Howard, the haunting guitarist behind The Birthday Party, Crime & the City Solution, and These Immortal Souls.

What happens when a vampire story disguises itself as a meditation on faith, guilt, and redemption?

This week on the Superfan Podcast, we talk with cartoonist Johnnie Christmas, a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and creator of Swim Team, about his deep appreciation for Midnight Mass, the haunting Netflix limited series from filmmaker Mike Flanagan.

What happens when a lifelong comics fan discovers K-Pop?

For cartoonist Maia Kobabe, it meant falling headfirst into a world of dazzling music videos, elaborate stage performances, deeply organized fan communities, and some of the most ambitious pop production on the planet.

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, Maia takes us inside eir eight-year journey into K-Pop fandom…from discovering the music through a few eye-popping videos to attending dozens of concerts and exploring the sprawling ecosystem of artists, companies, and fans that power the genre.

What happens when a cartoonist who understands composition, timing, and visual storytelling falls head-over-heels for professional wrestling?

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Jim Rugg⁠ to talk about his lifelong love of wrestling—not just as entertainment, but as a storytelling language. From larger-than-life personas to emotional stakes played out in front of a live audience, wrestling turns out to have a lot in common with comics.

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, cohosts Christian Gossett, Kris Simon, and David Hyde are joined by Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved Mutts comic strip and lifelong connoisseur of creative mischief. We dig into Frank Zappa and why making the comics page weird is its own kind of rebellion.

This week on the Superfan Podcast, cohosts Christian Gossett, Kris Simon, and David Hyde trade panels for petals as bestselling author and comic creator Marjorie Liu (Monstress, The Night Eaters, X-23, NYX: No Way Home) joins us to talk about gardening as metaphor, ritual, and creative rebellion.

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, cohosts Christian Gossett, Kris Simon, and Davd Hyde go full analog with award-winning cartoonist and creator Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT, Dept. H, BRZRKR) to talk about John le Carré, Cold War paranoia, and why slow storytelling is the most subversive act in comics.

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, co-hosts Christian Gossett, Kris Simon, and David Hyde talk with the formidable and fiercely authentic Kelly Sue DeConnick (writer of Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly, FML, and the game-changing Captain Marvel run), about growing up on a military base watching Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, and the emotional landmine that is M*A*S*H.

In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, your hosts Christian Gossett, Kris Simon, and David Hyde sit down with Emmy Award-winning writer Marc Guggenheimhttps://substack.com/redirect/67a91418-ee4c-4e12-b988-f376434bec11?j=eyJ1IjoiMmxoenoifQ.0cbtzr7neZVjB_suUvZYyldK-Uhw_LI8PIMSUTyUx6E(Arrow, Eli Stone, Legends of Tomorrow) for a wide-ranging conversation about Billy Joel, musical memory, and the kind of fandom that sneaks up on you… and never lets go.

Welcome to the Superfan Podcast, where the people who make the comics you love talk about the things they love… that aren’t comics. In this episode of the Superfan Podcast, the team sits down with Emmy-winning writer and comic book creator Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia, The Boondocks, Winning Time) to discuss how the work of Stephen King has shaped his voice, worldview, and work across film, TV, and comics.