Creating Comic Book Magic: Stephanie Phillips & Will Dennis Talk Writing, Editing & Storytelling

Join AJ and Annakah on Talkin’ Comics Podcast as they sit down with Stephanie Phillips Writer (Spider-Gwen, She-Hulk, Binary, Harley Quinn, Grim, Endeavor, and more) and editor Will Dennis (Vertigo, Distillery, Image, DC) to talk about writing, editing, and making comics come alive. From Marvel events to indie storytelling, TikTok tips, and the fun behind-the-scenes world of comics.

The discussion also includes a fun segment of 'This or That?' where Annakah askes the tough questions and assigns imaginary points as Stephanie reveals her preferences in various creative scenarios-- This episode is full of insight and laughs.

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⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 Introduction

00:34 Meet the Creators: Stephanie and Will

04:12 The Editor's Role in Comics

09:06 Writing for Events vs. Ongoing Series

14:14 The Collaborative Process in Comic Creation

19:06 The Importance of Lettering and Art

27:09 Easter Eggs and Personal Touches in Writing

31:38 The Challenges of Public Relations and Marketing

35:52 The Vulnerability of Public Persona

38:55 The Authenticity of Content Creation

40:51 Transforming Teaching into Digital Lessons

43:52 The Transition from Fan to Professional

48:44 The Business of Comic Book Creation

54:40 Superhero Favorites and Comic Book Beginnings

58:26 Current Comic Series and Personal Favorites

01:00:41 The Challenges for Modern Youth

01:07:29 Comic Book Characters and Superpowers

01:11:08 Favorite Comics and Philosophical Questions

01:12:55 Favorite Comics and Creative Process

01:14:59 Life as a Comic Book

01:17:42 This or That Game: Insights into Preferences

01:24:52 Wrap-Up and Reflections

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