Better Than Fiction Episode #15. John Byrne's Fantastic Four Artist's Edition!

All New Episode #15! Join your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett this week for their segments: "What You Should Be Aware Of" and "Cool Stuff". This week DL focuses on Wally Wood's military strip book "Cannon". Then Scott talks up the very cool (and large) John Byrne's Fantastic Four Artist's Edition. The guys finish up with some talk about DC Absolutes, a dream OMAC bound edition and an actress to portray Wonder Woman. Enjoy.





   

Mr. Motivator: Obviously he had it coming! (comic book courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)

Better Than Fiction Episode #14. Interview With Video Game Artist Ellis Goodson! (p.2)

#14! We're back with the second half of our interview with video game artist Ellis Goodson. Listen as Ellis continues his story about living and working in Southern California. As always Scott Sackett brings you his segment "Cool Stuff". This week he looks at another documentary, "The Parking Lot Movie". Also this week DLNelson has his segment "What You Should Be Aware Of". This weeks book is DC Comics "Solo - The Deluxe Edition". Enjoy.


Early photo of Mr. Motivator taken while he was still in good standing with NASA. (photo courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)



Better Than Fiction Episode #13. Interview With Video Game Artist Ellis Goodson! (p.1)

Lucky #13 is here! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett start off with their "Cool Stuff" and "What You Should Be Aware Of" segments. This week Scott sheds some light on the music documentary "Studio City". Then DL talks comics with Marvel Comics digital trades and a review of Derreck Wayne Jackson's "Raven: A Matter Of Seconds". Finally our main feature. This week we are pleased to be joined by local artist Ellis Goodson. Ellis tells us about his early goal to work at Marvel Comics and how he met Archie Goodwin, Marie Severin, Alex Toth and Ed Brubaker along the way. Also included is his route to California through Dallas to be a video game artist. Enjoy.

Better Than Fiction Episode #12. Non Super Hero Comic Book Movie Talk!

We are back with another new episode. Listen as Scott Sackett starts us off with his "Cool Stuff" segment. This week he focuses on the Playaway audio book device. Next up is DLNelson with his "What You Should Be Aware Of". Todays topic is Jodorowsky and Gimenez's "The Metabarons Ultimate Collection". The guys finish this episode with the topic of Non Super Hero Comic Book Movies. We dive into some of our favorites including: "Sin City", "Ghost World" and "Akira". During which we compare the movie to the source material. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #11. Super Hero Comic Book Movie Talk!

Episode #11! Join your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett as they talk about their "Cool Stuff" and "What You Should Be Aware Of". Scott starts us off with a sketch book. But this isn't any old sketch book, it's a whopping 500+ page oversized hard back from master artist Kim Jung Gi. Then DL dives into current comic book superstar artist Sean Phillips' art book. If you like "Criminal", "Fatale", "Sleeper" or "Marvel Zombies" this book is definitely for you. Lastly, the guys finish up with a discussion on super hero themed comic book movies. During which, the new Spider-man and Superman re-boots are examined. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #10. Planet Comic-Con '14 Recap!

Episode #10! Another "live" road trip episode is here. This is our Planet Comic-Con '14 recap. On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett let you in on all the fun they had while attending Planet Comic-Con '14 in Kansas City Missouri. First up, Scott talks about being behind the table, doing his commission work and meeting an artist he admires. Then DL goes on about getting a few autographs, buying a few books and seeing a two song concert. He finishes by boldly going on about the panels he attended including the Star Trek - The Next Generation Trektacular panel. Enjoy.

Better Than Fiction - Episode #9. Rental Car Hijinks!

Episode 9 zooms to the front of the pack. We are live on the road to Planet Comic-Con in Kansas City Missouri for our first road trip podcast! Hear as your hosts (DLNelson and Scott Sackett) spin yarns of rental car shenanigans. Listen as Scott tells tales of a rental car curb check and more. Hear DL go on about three stories that take place in the state of California. After these accounts you may not want to buy a used rental car. Enjoy.

Better Than Fiction - Episode #8. Bryan Singer and Marvel Tour Talk!

Finally episode 8 is here! Scott Sackett starts us off with a review of the movie "Michael Clayton" on his "Cool Stuff" segment. Then DLNelson talks more Marvel digital with "The Savage Wolverine" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" during his "Things You Should Be Aware Of". Lastly the guys have two Marvel-centric stories to tell. First up Scott tells us about his tour of the Marvel Comics offices. Then DL closes out this episode with his tale of crashing the movie set of "Apt Pupil" and hanging with Bryan Singer and Ian McKellen. Enjoy.

Better Than Fiction - Episode #7. Planet Comic-Con '14 Panel Talk!

Episode 7 is here! On this episode Scott Sackett's "Cool Stuff" exposes us to the fantastic art book "Sketching From The Imagination". Then DLNelson's "What You Should Be Aware Of" features talk of the Star Trek The Original Series motion picture blu-ray box set. DL also talks more about Marvel comics digital bonus content (see list below for each individual issue). Scott gives us a funny abandoned car story. Then Scott poses a DVD vs. Blu-ray question to DL. The guys finish up this episode with a rundown of all the scheduled panels of Planet Comic-Con '14. Enjoy. Here are the Marvel comics issues with the bonus digital content: Avengers #24.NOW - Savage Wolverine #14.NOW - All-New X-Men #22.NOW - Guardians of the Galaxy #11.NOW - Captain America #16.NOW - Thor: God of Thunder #19.NOW - Nova #13.NOW - Iron Man #23.NOW - Uncanny X-Men #19.NOW - Uncanny Avengers #18.NOW

Better Than Fiction - Episode #6. Comic Book Convention Talk!

We are back with episode #6! On "What You Should Be Aware Of" this week DLNelson talks about one of his "New" favorites Jacques Tardi. "New York Mon Amour" and "Like A Sniper Lining Up His Shot" are discussed. Scott Sackett brings his "Cool Stuff" this week with "The DC Comics Guide To Creating Comics: Inside The Art Of Visual Storytelling." Then the guys dive into the main topic: Comic Book Convetions. Wizard World Texas vs The Dallas Comic Con are discussed. Several tangents are explored along the way including: Media Guest vs. Comic Book Creator, Cosplay talk and small hotel cons vs. convention center cons. Enjoy.