Comic Book Club: Saladin Ahmed
Summary
Hosts Alex and Pete welcome writer Saladin Ahmed to discuss his new Dynamite series, Thundercats Chitara, and his work on Marvel titles like Wolverine and Bishop. They explore his approach to balancing nostalgia with mature storytelling and coordinate with other writers in shared universes. The episode concludes with audience Q&A, trivia, and previews of upcoming comic releases.
Topics discussed
Intro, Comic-Con hangover, and guest introduction
Saladin Ahmed on Thundercats Chitara and character choice
Writing Chitara's solo title and the space western premise
Balancing nostalgia, sophistication, and audience expectations
Coordinating the Thundercats crossover and X-Men event
Writing Wolverine: physical vs emotional stakes
The Bishop miniseries and character introduction
Promoting upcoming releases and Alien Kingkiller
Audience Q&A: Childhood favorites and gummy bears
Comic-Con announcements and fighting game characters
Discussion on Concrete and upcoming comic releases
Trivia segment with Zen Man
Outro, upcoming guests, and social media plugs
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