The Graphic Histories Podcast
Welcome to The Graphic Histories Podcast. This weekly series features interviews with personalities related to Comic Books, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and everything in between! If you enjoy engaging conversations with creators and industry experts this is the podcast for you!
The Graphic Histories Podcast
Episode 69: Michael T. Gilbert
Mr. Monster has been an enduring figure in the minds of many comic fans our host included! André chats with the creator of that iconic figure Michael T. Gilbert!Michael’s stories have been featured in Heavy Metal, Slow Death, Star*Reach, Quack!, Batman, The Spirit and Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories and American Splendor. Over the years he’s written or drawn comics starring Superman, Batman, Dr. Strange, Elric, The Simpsons, SpongeBob and the Disney characters. But Michael’s signature creation remains his fearless monster-fighting superhero, Doc Stearn … Mr. Monster! Mr. Monster celebrates his 40th birthday in 2024 with new Mr. Monster stories appearing in Dark Horse Presents.The two talk about Michael's breaking into comics with Craig P. Russell and bonding over a love of Steve Ditko. Discovering sword and sorcery comics while working on Elric, breaking into Marvel Comics and a beautiful tribute to his premiere creation Mr. Monster coming hopefully in 2024!