Comic Culture

06/23/2026

Writer J.D. Amato and artist Sophie Morse discuss their debut graphic novel, “The Endless Game,” how their collaboration works and the importance of middle grades literature. “Comic Culture” is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Writer J.D. Amato and artist Sophie Morse discuss their debut graphic novel, “The Endless Game.”

06/19/2026

Cartoonist Ashley Belote discusses her new young readers graphic novel “Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery,” making the transition from writing picture books and sneaking in jokes for parents. “Comic Culture” is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Cartoonist Ashley Belote discusses her graphic novel “Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery.”

06/18/2026

Writer Henry Barajas and artist Rachel Merrill discuss “Death to Pachuco,” their noir comic set during L.A.’s Zoot Suit Riots, how their collaboration works and their daily syndicate strip “Gil Thorpe.” “Comic Culture” is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

https://www.pbs.org/video/henry-barajas-and-rachel-merrill-zerzbc

Writer Henry Barajas and artist Rachel Merrill discuss their noir comic, “Death to Pachuco.”

06/16/2026

Writer/artist/publisher Ray-Anthony Height returns to “Comic Culture” to talk about his comics studio and publishing house, Studio Skye-Tiger Comics, as well as his influences and the return of the series “Midnight Tiger.” “Comic Culture” is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

https://www.pbs.org/video/ray-anthony-height-1jw8dq

Ray-Anthony Height talks about his comics studio and publishing house, Studio Skye-Tiger Comics.

06/16/2026

We're back from 2026 and 3-days worth of interviews and features we'll share with you when Season 10 of Comic Culture debuts in a few months.

A special thanks to our student crew: Jason Stewart, Patrick Daniels, and 2-time Heroes vet Issac Nixon!

And a big thanks to Karla Southern, Shelton Drum, Marley Stowers, Andy Mansell, Phil Southern, and the whole HeroesCon team for welcoming us and making us feel like family! Can't wait for HeroesCon 2027!

06/15/2026

This episode wouldn't have been possible without organizers Roy Schwartz and Rand Hoppe inviting us to take part. The fact that Comic Culture has made an impact in the comic community speaks of the hard work of all the students who have worked on it over the years.

“Comic Culture” travels to the Lower East Side of Manhattan for the dedication of Jack Kirby Way.

06/15/2026

“Comic Culture” travels to the Lower East Side of Manhattan for the dedication of Jack Kirby Way and explores the life of one of comics’ most influential creators.

This special episode was produced in conjunction with the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center.

“Comic Culture” is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

“Comic Culture” travels to the Lower East Side of Manhattan for the dedication of Jack Kirby Way.

06/14/2026

The final day of HeroesCon is upon us! Check out Comic Culture in booth 1265 and check out this amazing Star Trek comic panel moderated by Darrin and Ruth Sutherland, the Re*****on Steele and Laura Holt of the podcasting world!

Heroes Aren't Hard To Find

06/13/2026

Day 2 of HeroesCon is bound to be awesome! It will be bodacious if you attend this panel featuring Comic Culture favorite John Rose talking' about his work on the amazing Barney Goodle and Snuffy Smith newspaper strip! Heroes Aren't Hard To Find