Comics Unmasked Podcast
Hosted by Comics Unmasked
A podcast championing indie and Black comic creators through deep-dive interviews and activist-led news commentary.
This is a hybrid interview and news commentary show with a clear activist mission. It serves as a platform to amplify independent creators, particularly Black writers and artists, while also holding mainstream publishers accountable for issues of representation and diversity. The show alternates between long-form interviews and co-hosted news discussions between hosts JP and B-Rax.
“Its unapologetic focus on championing Black creators and indie Kickstarters sets it apart from more mainstream-focused comic podcasts. The blend of celebratory creator interviews with pointed, activist commentary on industry news gives it a unique and passionate voice.”
Who hosts this show
Comics Unmasked is a weekly podcast where comic fanatics explore superhero culture and comic history. Episodes feature deep dives into the latest comic book news, reviews, and interviews with a strong focus on independent and Black creators. The show also includes commentary on industry controversies and activism, such as the #DCSoWhite campaign.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02| Comics Unmasked Issue 48Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 38m
- 03| Comics Unmasked Issue 47Jun 1, 2026 · 58 min
- 04| Comics Unmasked Issue 46Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 35m
- 05| Comics Unmasked Issue 45Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 28m
- 06| Comics Unmasked Issue 44Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 28m
- 07| Comics Unmasked Issue 43Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 21m
- 08| Comics Unmasked Issue 42Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 54m
Notable episodes
- 01Issue 50: If you let us cook w/ Eisner Nominated Noir is the New Black
The podcast's 50th episode, featuring a group interview with the Eisner-nominated creative team of the 'Noir is the New Black' anthology, highlighting the show's focus on successful Black creators.
- 02Issue 47: Here Are Your Scraps
A co-hosted news episode where host JP announces Phase 2 of the #DCSoWhite campaign, a boycott called #DCBlackout, demonstrating the show's activist stance.
- 03Issue 46: The Second Chapter w/ Mark Brandy & Uchenna Ugbor
A representative interview showcasing the podcast's support for indie creators using Kickstarter, featuring the writer and artist of the comic "Scion".
What you'll be asked on this show
The primary host, JP, opens interviews by asking for the guest's "origin story" with comics, establishing a personal connection to the medium. He builds conversations by sharing his own related experiences before posing well-researched questions about creative process, industry business, and personal influences. He is an active promoter of his guests' work throughout the episode and consistently closes by asking each guest for a "final statement" to leave with the audience.
The show has two main formats: long-form interviews with a single host (JP) and news/commentary episodes co-hosted by JP and B-Rax. The interview style is enthusiastic and supportive, with the host often sharing his own reading experiences to build rapport and consistently promoting the guest's projects.
Questions Comics Unmasked keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Comics Unmasked reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“What's your origin story and the first comic that made you fall in love with the medium?”
This is the host's signature opening question for nearly every guest to establish their personal connection to comics.
- Q.02
“How did you two come together to create this project?”
Asked to understand the genesis of a collaborative partnership.
craft
3- Q.01
“What made you decide to tell a Southern Gothic story instead of a standard cape story?”
Probes the specific creative choices behind a project's genre and themes.
- Q.02
“How did anime culture shift your art style and enjoyment of the medium?”
Used to dig into the specific artistic influences that shape a creator's work.
- Q.03
“What was the conversation like trying to portray Black police officers authentically?”
Explores how creators navigate sensitive cultural or social themes in their work.
process
2- Q.01
“How do you go about crafting each individual person to feel so authentic?”
A question aimed at understanding an artist's or writer's character creation process.
- Q.02
“What is the philosophy for bringing on new talent or hearing new ideas at your company?”
This question is directed at publishers or editors to understand their submission and curation process.
industry
1- Q.01
“What's your perspective on digital comics versus print?”
Aimed at publishers to understand their business strategy for distribution.
personal
1- Q.01
“How has being a lighter-skinned individual shaped your relationship with comics?”
A personal question to understand how a creator's identity has influenced their media consumption and work.
advice
2- Q.01
“What's your advice for Black indie creators who feel they don't have a place in the industry?”
Seeks to provide actionable advice and encouragement for the show's target audience.
- Q.02
“What is your final statement that you want to leave with the audience?”
The host's signature closing question, giving guests the last word.
future
1- Q.01
“If you had one shot to write for Marvel or DC, what character or story would it be?”
A fun, forward-looking question to understand a creator's dream projects within the mainstream.
Signature segments
- · Asking guests for their "origin story"
- · Asking guests for a "final statement"
- · The #DCSoWhite / #DCBlackout campaign
- · The CU Roast
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show primarily books independent comic book writers and artists, with a significant focus on Black creators promoting new projects, often funded via Kickstarter. Figures from the business side of indie publishing are also featured.
- Joseph P. Illidgeon If you let us cook w/ Eisner Nominated Noir is the New Black | Comics Unmasked Issue 50
- ChrisCrosson If you let us cook w/ Eisner Nominated Noir is the New Black | Comics Unmasked Issue 50
- Greg Burnhamon If you let us cook w/ Eisner Nominated Noir is the New Black | Comics Unmasked Issue 50
- Quin McGowanon If you let us cook w/ Eisner Nominated Noir is the New Black | Comics Unmasked Issue 50
- Dan Craryon | Comics Unmasked Issue 48
- Mark (from "Scion")on | Comics Unmasked Issue 46
- Shay (from "Scion")on | Comics Unmasked Issue 46
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No traditional sponsors are mentioned; the show's commercial focus is on promoting guests' Kickstarter campaigns and its own Patreon, suggesting a listener-supported model.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Comics Unmasked?
- The primary interview host is known as JP. He is joined by co-host B-Rax for news and commentary episodes.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- The show alternates between long-form interviews with comic creators and publishers, and co-hosted discussions about recent industry news and controversies.
- Is the Comics Unmasked podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- How can I pitch a comic or creator to be on the show?
- The show's description provides an email address for submissions and features: [email — gated].
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Comics Unmasked is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
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