#89 - Conversation with Jim Rugg

We had the distinct pleasure of talking with Jim Rugg about...almost everything! Here's a short list of some topics we discussed:

- Podcasting, building a local listenership and being part of a community
- The new back issue market
- Image Comics: Then and now
- 90s comics and the comics renaissance in the early 2000s
- Media influence on comics reading
- Creative challenges and separating creators from their work
- Can Marvel/DC still bring in new/casual readers?
- Webcomics/indie/art comics
- Jim's previous/current work, creative influences, "This #*?! Isn't Very Funny", future shows and, of course, Rob Liefeld

Make sure to check out Jim's exhibit, This #*?! Isn't Very Funny, which runs at the ToonSeum from March 29th-May 6th. An opening reception will take place on March 29th from 7pm-9:30pm.

Don't forget to also check out the Toonseum Mini-Con, April 5th & 6th, 6pm-9pm.

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Thanks for listening!