A Podcast About Nothing... and Everything Dave from West Coast Davengers discusses all things comics, pop culture, movies, music, collecting with a nice dose of everyday life. Mix that up with some great interviews and you've got Direct Edition!
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:40:35
Cartoonist Sanford Greene (Bitter Root) returns to Direct Edition to discuss Darkseid vs. The World, his upcoming DC All-In saga with Scott Snyder. He explains how a retailer's…
Sep 21, 2026 · 57:39
Legendary cartoonist Stan Sakai returns to Direct Edition to discuss The Art of Stan Sakai , his first-ever Kickstarter: an oversized art book collecting five decades of work.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:30:51
Artist Eric Zawadzki joins Dave to discuss Assorted Crisis Events, the ambitious, award-winning anthology co-created with writer Deniz Camp. Zawadzki talks visual reinvention,…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:15:14
Writer Chris Condon joins Dave to discuss the return of That Texas Blood (Image Comics), his Indiana Jones-esque pulp adventure Ezra Cain (Vertigo), and Of the Earth (Image), his…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:02:21
Matteo Scalera returns to Direct Edition to discuss his fill-in on Batman issues 13 and 14, part of Matt Fraction's Bad Seeds event. Scalera talks about saying yes after years of…
Aug 24, 2026 · 58:30
Cartoonist Steve Skroce joins Dave to discuss Tales of Wonder , his new five-issue series with Image comics. Skroce shares how comedic films like Galaxy Quest and Tropic Thunder…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:21:01
Cartoonist and musician Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns) joins Dave to talk about his new book Pear Shape from Fantagraphics, and Taste of Cherry, the debut album from his…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:05:57
Jim Ward returns to talk with Dave about Sparta's new album Cut a Silhouette , out now on Equal Vision Records. Ward shares how a manager's blunt critique sparked three of the…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:15:21
Writer and Filmmaker Che Grayson joins Dave to discuss Absolute Catwoman , the DC project they're co-writing with Scott Snyder and artist Bengal. Grayson shares how their indie…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:55:00
Cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson joins Dave to announce Chainkata, his ambitious, decade-in-the-making new sci-fi series from Image. Chicks with chainsaws! Johnson shares the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:11:40
Award-winning author and cultural critic Ytasha Womack joins Dave to discuss Spider-Man: Miles Morales, An Exploration , her new book from the Marvel Age of Comics series…
Jul 13, 2026 · 2:23:50
Legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis joins Dave to discuss his return to Marvel, and the upcoming animated series of Powers in development at Netflix. Bendis reflects on…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:06:31
Cartoonist and author Abby Denson joins Dave to discuss 'My Tokyo Summer', her new graphic memoir, illustrated by Utomaru from Scholastic .Denson talks about the early influence…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:52:50
Legendary artist Geof Darrow joins Dave to discuss Shaolin Cowboy: Stayin' A.I.Live, the latest installment of his cult series from Dark Horse. They discuss some of the amazing…
Jun 22, 2026 · 55:05
Writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory (Chew) join Dave to discuss their new collaboration Ghost Brawler, the Bruiser Edition live on kickstarter now! The two share the…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:10:43
Superstar Artist Nick Dragotta joins Dave to discuss the breakout success of DC's Absolute Batman. Dragotta shares the project’s Frank Miller-meets-manga blend of influences, his…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:23:35
Cartoonist Jim Rugg joins Dave to discuss The Marvel Age of Comics: Weapon X, his deep-dive into Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal 1991 Wolverine story, originally serialized in…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:20:23
Artist Alex Pardee (The Used, Aesop Rock) joins Dave to discuss Dream Bleeder , his new gallery show at Harman Projects in New York City. Pardee discusses his creative process,…
May 25, 2026 · 1:42:19
Derek Kirk Kim, Eisner and Harvey-winning comics creator, joins Dave from London to discuss Royals , his Koren-American new noir thriller. Derek shares the joy of writing a comic…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:43:58
Writer Matt Fraction ( Batman, Hawkeye ) and Canadian Chip Zdarsky ( Captain America , Daredevil ) join Dave for the 100th episode. The chums talk about Mad Magazine, Sex…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:27:17
Mangaka Atsushi Kaneko ( Bambi and Her Pink Gun , Deathco, Soil, Evol ) joins Dave to discuss Search and Destroy , his modern tribute to Osamu Tezuka's Dororo, published by…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:26:40
Guitarist and frontman Connor Valentin (Dissentience) joins Dave to chat about the band's new EP 'Kaiju' . They talk about giant monsters, comics, and the crossover between art…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:30:03
Gary Groth, publisher and founder of Fantagraphics joins Dave to reflect on 50 years of championing comics, the world's greatest cartoonists, and following conviction. He talks…
Mar 30, 2026 · 40:45
Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach joins Dave for a deep-dive conversation about comic book collecting, rock music, and creative inspiration . Bach shares his earliest comic…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:22:29
Cartoonist Brett Bean ( Dungeon Crawler Carl , Rocket and Groot, Jim Henson Creature Shop ) joins Dave to discuss D'ORC , his humorous, high-fantasy series with Image Comics.…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:48:31
Artist Marko Djurdjevic (League Of Legends, Marvel Variant Covers) joins Dave to discuss ORKEN, his ambitious and wide ranging transmedia project of novels & illustrated books…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:17:23
Writer B.Earl (Ultimate Hawkeye, Werewolf by Night, Daredevil and Echo) joins Dave for an enthusiastic conversation about his path from film editor to comics and his unlikely…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:48:19
Stephen Bissette ( Swamp Thing ) & Jim Rugg (Cartoonist Kayfabe, Street Angel ) join Dave to discuss the upcoming Artist and Complete Editions of Tyrant via Kickstarter ,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:09:05
Comic legend Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Batman Death In The Family) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming Dreadstar vs Dreadstar Kickstarter. Starlin shares stories from the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:10:09
Shawn Crystal & Matteo Scalera join Dave ahead of OAX, where the full InkPulp crew will assemble in person for the very first time. (Jim Mahfood, Eric Canete, Jamie Wood)They…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:31:50
Eric Canete (Aeon Flux, Inkpulp, Iron Man) joins Dave to discuss his upcoming run on DC Comics Absolute Batman. Canete shares the story of landing the gig at NYCC after…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:35:02
Screenwriter Gary Whitta ( Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , The Book of Eli ) joins Dave to discuss See You in Hell , his new self-produced comedy podcast and why audio…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:15:25
Writer Robert Venditti joins Dave to discuss his current slate of Bad Idea books, including Ordained , Planet Death , and Hank Howard: Pizza Detective . Venditti breaks down his…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:23:46
Larry Reid, curator and manager of the Fantagraphics Bookstore joins Dave to discuss Seattle’s underground art, music, and comics scene. Larry reflects on running the legendary…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:05:24
Recording live from Koenji, Japan, Dave sits down with Shawn — better known as Japan Book Hunter — for a deep dive into Japan’s unique underground book culture, rare book…
Dec 22, 2025 · 52:45
2025 was a banner year for media. In this episode, Dave breaks down his favorite TV, music, movies, and comics of the past 12 months—what swam, what sank, and which movie somehow…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:31:16
Matteo Scalera ( Black Science , Nemesis Forever ) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming release of his new Kickstarter-backed project, The Fourth Father . They discuss storytelling…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:54:42
Comic legend Geof Darrow joins Dave for the Season 5 premiere ahead of the release of Shaolin Cowboy The Beginning of the End Results: 21 Years Of Blood, Sweat & Chainsaws. Uncle…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:46:13
Comic icon Marc Silvestri joins Dave for a wide-ranging conversation about the pivotal creative moments that shaped his career. From his earliest science fiction influences and…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:01:32
Dave reflects on 80 episodes of Direct Edition and shares the lessons, tools and methods that he’s picked up along the way. He looks ahead to Japan, reveals the season finale…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:37:52
Jim Woodring (Creator Of Frank) joins Dave to discuss the creative process behind his award winning surrealist comic art and unique personal vision. Jim recalls his early…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:05:29
Artist, writer, and fan Kelley Jones (Batman, Dracula, Deadman, Sandman, Swamp Thing) joins the podcast. Kelley details his time working on the Batman Knightfall Covers in the…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:01:07
Jim Mahfood returns to discuss Defective Comics Presents : Arachnid Enforcer , his newest self-published, Kickstarter-backed bootleg Spider-Man comic. Jim and Dave drink…
Oct 6, 2025 · 59:51
Tyler Mane joins Dave to talk about his pro wrestling career, becoming Sabertooth (X-Men & Deadpool / Wolverine) & Michael Myers (Halloween) and co-creating his first graphic…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:24:17
Comic legend Erik Larsen is back to discuss his return to Marvel, writing the new Spider-Man Noir miniseries and creating a Jack Kirby–inspired variant cover for Venom: Black,…
Sep 22, 2025 · 33:54
Dave shares his theory about the Stranger Things-ification of modern horror and the shadow it casts on classics like Gremlins, Ghosbusters and Poltergeist. He gives his spoiler…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:28:19
Drummer, producer and founder of Good Land Records Jon Phillip joins Dave for a heartfelt conversation about music, fandom, baseball, addiction, recovery, sobriety and…
Sep 8, 2025 · 51:08
Fresh off the release of Batman 1 , Eisner Award–winning writer Matt Fraction ( Iron Man, Hawkeye, Fantastic Four, Godzilla, Sex Criminals ) joins Dave to discuss launching a…
Sep 1, 2025 · 34:08
Titans of industry David Finch ( Batman, New Avengers ) and Robert Kirkman ( Invincible, The Walking Dead ) join Dave to discuss their long-awaited new project, Skinbreaker .…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:05:50
Felipe Smith continues his reflections on working in Japan as a foreigner in the manga industry, discussing the politics of publishing and the cultural rules of depicting…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:13:42
Writer and artist Felipe Smith joins Dave for an in-depth, two-part conversation exploring his career and acclaimed work on MBQ, Peepo Choo, TMNT, and All-New Ghost Rider. They…
Aug 11, 2025 · 47:37
Artist and illustrator Jonathan Wayshak joins Dave to talk about his upcoming Cul-de-sac comic book with Bad Idea, his recent work for Heavy Metal , and signing at the Todd…
Aug 4, 2025 · 45:49
Daniel Warren Johnson, Greatness is Par for the CourseEisner Award-winning comic book artist and writer Daniel Warren Johnson returns to discuss the making of The Art of Daniel…
Jul 28, 2025 · 56:06
Stand Up! Records founder and Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel joins Dave for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, music, and maintaining integrity. They discuss Dan’s…
Jul 21, 2025 · 34:52
'The Bear' has Dave wondering about the true cost of being so busy all the time. Has corporate exploitation robbed us of our free time? Dave talks business sense, Ticketmaster…
Jul 14, 2025 · 36:32
Dave is back from Heroes-Con, feeling fitter, happier and more productive. He shares his theory of small batch travel, finding authentic experiences beyond the beaten path and…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:17:29
Chip Zdarsky returns to the podcast to talk about writing Marvel’s new Captain America series, and to try and make sense of how Zdarsky Comic News (ZCN) landed a 2025 Eisner…
Jun 30, 2025 · 31:32
Part 2 of Dave’s conversation with comic book legend Stan Sakai. The two discuss Stan’s early fanzine contributions, his writing process, collaborating with Peach Momoko, the…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:08:19
For the Season 4 premiere, Dave welcomes artist and animator Alice Darrow to the podcast. They discuss Alice’s debut comic release Tramps of the Apocalypse , her unexpected…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:23:17
SEASON FINALE - New Orleans-born, Bay Area-raised artist Dave Correia joins the podcast for the season three finale to discuss artistic camaraderie, influences, and the drive,…
May 26, 2025 · 1:31:13
Liam Finn has spent his entire life surrounded by music. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, and member of the New Zealand band Crowded House. Liam’s father, Neil…
May 19, 2025 · 1:52:31
Artist, creative director, writer, and illustrator Rob Sheridan joins Dave to discuss his creative process and work designing groundbreaking stage visuals for Nine Inch Nails and…
May 12, 2025 · 29:12
In this episode, Dave takes a look at the church of Star Wars. He talks about the lasting impact of George Lucas’ visionary work, prequel love, and his distain for the misguided…
May 5, 2025 · 48:00
Dave shares stories of NHL mischief at Madison Square Garden, corporate exploitation, and the long con that may have single handedly devalued an entire segment of the…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:45:59
Comic Book Publisher, Collector, entrepreneur and comic fan Dinesh Shamdasani joins Dave for a wide ranging and candid conversation. From his time growing up in Hong Kong to his…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:01:32
Dave tells the harrowing story of his time working for the United States Post Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. He looks back on how the tyrannical management, torrential…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:13:21
Musician (Antarctigo Vespucci & Fake Problems), artist and kindred spirit Chris Farren joins Dave for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, songwriting and Billy Joel.…
Mar 24, 2025 · 43:37
52 episodes in and ahead of a much needed 2 week break, Dave reflects on 11 years of sobriety. He talks about his pivotal move from New York to the West Coast, avoiding the…
Mar 17, 2025 · 31:41
A long drive to Emerald City Comic Con has Dave thinking back on his time as an autograph hunter, meeting Peter Jackson, eating Clive Davis’ donuts, and the good fortune that led…
Mar 11, 2025 · 1:36:26
Award winning artist Sanford Greene joins Dave for a conversation about comics, culture, community and music. They discuss the restless state of the world, battling nonsense with…
Mar 3, 2025 · 1:38:46
Episode 49 Comic artist and Inkpulp founder Shawn Crystal joins Dave for a conversation about humor, leadership, craft and coffee. The two recap last year’s Original Art Expo…
Feb 24, 2025 · 41:05
Dave talks about his recent obsession with the new Marvel Rivals game, and how his addictive personality sometimes leads him down a slippery slope. After reminiscing about the…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:05:49
Dave welcomes special guest and prolific musician Jim Ward to the podcast. They discuss Jim’s work with At the Drive-In, Sparta, and Sleepercar, the early influence of Steely Dan…
Feb 10, 2025 · 41:48
It’s the 46th episode and things are dark. Dave talks briefly about the current state of US politics and shares a fond remembrance of legendary artist David Lynch. He recaps his…
Feb 3, 2025 · 33:29
Need a break? We all do sometimes. Dave talks comfort movies and how a familiar film - good or bad - can make you feel at ease. He discusses David Fincher's The Social Network…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:24:26
Artist Pardee joins Dave and talks about how his earliest inspirations - Garbage Pail Kids, Santa Cruz Skateborads, Tales From the Crypt and Gary Larsen’s Far Side comics -…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:57:41
Dave sits down for an in-depth conversation with global DJ, cultural alchemist, foodie, and ambassador of nostalgia, Skeme Richards. The two discuss early musical inspirations…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:15:16
Dave shares his (almost) daily diary of audio recordings from Tokyo and talks book hunting, Japan Comic Art Expo, Tokyo Comic Con, meeting Peach Momoko and the surreal city that…
Jan 6, 2025 · 31:55
こんにちは In the season 3 opener, Dave is recording live from Koenji, Japan. He marvels at the cohesive, functioning society there, and the distinct appreciation for all things pop…
Dec 2, 2024 · 37:47
The season 2 finale is here, and Dave is off to Tokyo to rewire, refresh and reset ahead of the new year. He talks plans and expectations for the trip while straddling the line…
Nov 24, 2024 · 1:18:47
Mark Bagley talks with Dave about the events that brought him to Marvel Comics in the late 1980’s, his career defining work on Amazing Spider-Man in the early 1990’s, and his now…
Nov 18, 2024 · 33:06
Regime change aside, and with community on his mind, Dave has some questions. What drives us to collect and where do we search for new perspectives that differ from our own? What…
Nov 11, 2024 · 37:00
Dave swims upstream against the relentless hype machine that has been fueling predatory capitalism since the early ’90s. Continuing the conversation of the death of physical…
Nov 4, 2024 · 45:29
Continuing the thread from last week’s episode, Dave laments the disappearance of physical media and disowns the inexcusable failures of streaming platforms. He discusses Alan…
Oct 28, 2024 · 57:41
Dave talks about the culture of criticism that has infiltrated the current media landscape and tries to decipher the negativity that fuels this new world of preemptive scrutiny.…
Oct 21, 2024 · 57:50
Daniel Warren Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss a handful of new projects, his recent Eisner awards, Steven Spielberg, a mystery comic that paid the rent, and…
Oct 14, 2024 · 32:21
Dave checks in and is feeling his age. He discusses mental health, legacy and carrying the weight of others, in a frank and open discussion. The question of "what is my legacy?"…
Oct 7, 2024 · 1:19:04
Artist and creator Jim Mahfood returns to the podcast to discuss his new project Savage Street Vigilante. Mahfood and Dave talk about why Pittsburgh is a paradise of comics, the…
Sep 30, 2024 · 37:52
Is it a rant? Is it diarrhea of the mouth? A cacophony of contradictions? In this episode Dave lets out his truth, while keeping in mind that there is two sides to every story.…
Sep 23, 2024 · 1:49:19
30th Episode!!! Dave sits down with friend and prolific musician Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It., Pet Symmetry & more). Evan talks growing up in New Jersey, early inspiration, the…
Sep 16, 2024 · 35:00
After some time away, and ahead of his channel’s 3 year anniversary, Dave recaps the past month. He talks about his trip to Pittsburgh for Eddie P. Con, comic hunting with Jim…
Sep 9, 2024 · 1:30:34
Songwriter and musician Kevin Devine joins Dave for an expansive conversation about music, nostalgia, pro-wrestling, humor, geekdom and all things in-between. They discuss the…
Aug 26, 2024 · 39:11
Ahead of his upcoming trip to Pittsburgh for the inaugural Eddie P. Con (Honoring the legacy of Ed Piskor), Dave reflects on a busy week and answers some subscriber questions. He…
Aug 19, 2024 · 1:42:03
Veteran artist Bart Sears joins Dave to talk about his long career in comics. They discuss his early work with TSR and Hasbro, examine the industry decline of the 1990s and…
Aug 12, 2024 · 1:34:35
Dave sits down with Mickey Finnegan, the writer, director, comic collector and YouTube content creator better known as Swagglehaus. Mickey talks about his career and award…
Aug 5, 2024 · 39:26
A woefully sleep deprived Dave recaps a busy week. He discusses the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie and attempts to answer the question we’ve all been asking - will Doom prevail?…
Jul 29, 2024 · 39:34
In the face of recent PSA comic grading news, Dave makes the case for comics as more than just trophies to be idolized but as a relevant art form with cultural value that should…
Jul 22, 2024 · 43:03
A recent blight of time wasters has Dave assessing his tolerance for negativity and fortifying the methods he has in place to combat them. He talks about the inevitable call and…
Jul 15, 2024 · 41:34
Proving that inspiration really is the sincerest form of flattery, Dave makes his case for the undeniable creative parallels between Jaws - the single greatest film of all time -…
Jun 10, 2024 · 32:17
Season 1 Finale! Dave tells the story of his move from New York to Seattle in 2014. With the East Coast fixed firmly in his 'rearviewmirror', he reminisces about the House On The…
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