Comics That Influence- Episode 052 | Lejuntia a Sword & Sorcery Find | Atlas Barbarians 1 IRONJAW

This Podcast was recorded 12/1/2024
Honorable mentions: @crom_the_barbarian
The podcast episode delves into the world of sword and sorcery comics, focusing on classics like Ironjaw from Atlas Comics. Hosts Kurt and Jake explore the unique storytelling and artistry of 1970s comics, emphasizing creators like Pablo Marcos and Larry Lieber. Discussions extend to the business dynamics behind Atlas Comics, including its competition with Marvel and eventual decline. The hosts also highlight other niche works like Lejentia, blending prose and art to attract literary and gaming audiences. They explore the challenges of merging comics with fantasy markets and how creators like Stephen S. Crompton transitioned into gaming with projects like Tunnels and Trolls. The episode touches on the evolution of comic art styles, industry struggles, and the nostalgia for lost gems. Kurt and Jake invite collaboration and creative input, fostering a community of enthusiasts passionate about reviving the magic of classic comics and expanding into new media formats.
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After a 20-year break, Jake and Kurt have gotten the team back together. The Turbo Pit-Fighter comic was initially written and drawn by Jake Jacobs and was to be inked by Kurt Brugel, but then the real world interrupted. Listen to how and why they have gotten back together and their plans to stay together to get the Turbo Pit-Fighter comic finished.
Story & Pencils - Jake Jacobs
His website - hellclaw.com/
His Instagram / nyarteacher
Story & Inks - Kurt Brugel
His other “Inker” UA-cam channel / @kurt_inker_comics
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[@Sevans1973]

Barbaric and Head Lopper are both fun modern sword and sorcery reads. Warlock 5 has some great traditional artwork. Pencils, Inks, washes and airbrush. Very 80's content wise.

[@DoomMags]

Can we edit the title to mention Lejuntia? It was quite a find

[@turbo_pit-fighter_comic]

Yup!