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Articles by Bryant Dillon
SDCC 2026: Comic Artist Don Aguillo on Comics, ‘Doomsday,’ and the Invasion of AI Art into the Medium
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with artist Don Aguillo (Spawn, King Spawn, DC Pride, Marvel Rivals) about his current work for the major comic book publishers, his thoughts on the approach of Avengers: Doomsday, his passionate feelings about AI art, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2026: Gizmoe Studios Founder Mike Stradford on Being an Indie Comic Creator in 2026 and More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with Gizmoe Studios & Press Founder Mike Stradford (Grindhouse Comics Presents) about his career path in indie comics, the importance of creator-owned comics, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2026: Designer Jason Medley on the State of Indie Comics, Creating Outside the System, & More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with designer Jason Medley (Gizmoe Press) about creating indie comics, the evolution of indie comics over the years, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2026: Writer Corinna Bechko on Breathing New Life into Oni's ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ & More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer Corinna Bechko about her work on the new Sabrina the Teenage Witch series from Oni Press, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2026: Ben Wickey on Top Shelf’s ‘More Weight: A Salem Story,’ the Legacy of Witch Hunts, & More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with artist, writer, and animator Ben Wickey about his work on Top Shelf Production’s More Weight: A Salem Story, his personal family connection to the term “witch hunt,” why the Salem witch trials deserve revisiting today, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2026: Joey Esposito of ‘Killer Influences’ and Amy Chase of ‘Fixation’ Talk IDW's True Crime Comics
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talked with writers Joey Esposito of Killer Influences and Amy Chase of Fixation about their work with IDW Publishing, the inspiration behind their respective titles, why “true crime” stories are so popular these days, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2026: Writers Tilly & Susan Bridges on ‘Star Trek: Voyager - Homecoming,’ Licensed Comics, & More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writers Tilly and Susan Bridges about their work on Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming, what make a “good” Trek comic vs, Trek episode, their feelings on the evolution of licensed comics, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
Fanbase Press Interviews Ken Burnside on Ad Astra Games, 3D Air/Space Combat in Tabletop Gaming, Crowdfunding, & More
In this interview, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with award-winning game designer and Ad Astra Games Creative Director Ken Burnside about what Ad Astra has to offer, bringing 3D acceleration to tabletop gaming, how crowdfunding has changed the tabletop game publishing landscape, the real-world power of the collaborative storytelling of gaming, and more! Find out more about Ad Astra Games at www.adastragames.com.
Celebrating 15 Years of Fanbase Press and Beyond
In 2025, GLAAD Award-winning and Eisner-nominated publisher and media outlet Fanbase Press celebrated its 15th anniversary. The below video features friends and colleagues sharing what they love about Fanbase Press and their experiences and interactions with the company throughout the past 15 years. The full versions of the edited interviews in this video are available to view in a compilation video on the Fanbase Press YouTube channel.
‘Popping Eyes, Defanging Xenos, and Asking Why Earth?’ - An ‘Alien: Earth’ Video Review (S1 - E3 & E4)
In this video, Fanbase Press co-founder Bryant Dillon conducts a review of the third and fourth episodes of Alien: Earth (2025), with topics including the terrifying T. Ocellus creature, how Alien: Earth may have defanged the xenomorph, which Alien comics Bryant recommends for those who enjoyed these last few episodes, and more.
‘Animals, Fear, Synthetics, and SDCC Activations’ - An ‘Alien: Earth’ Video Review (S1 - E1 & E2)
In this video, Fanbase Press co-founder Bryant Dillon conducts a review of the first two episodes of Alien: Earth (2025) in light of the TV series’ recent release, with topics including what worked for him and what did not, how Alien: Earth is filling in the gaps left by the films in the Alien franchise, which Alien comics Bryant recommends for those who enjoyed those premiere episodes, and more. Find more reviews like this one at Fanbase Press!
SDCC 2025: Writer/Artist Arthur N. Ebuen on ‘California, Inc.’ and the Future of Studio 12-7
At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer, artist, and publisher Arthur N. Ebuen about California, Inc. – his geopolitical sci-fi story chronicling the corporate nation’s future rise from the old union, the upcoming anthology Systemic, what fans can expect next from Studio 12-7, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2025: Writer Corinna Bechko on EC Comics’ ‘Blood Type,’ Dark Horse’s ‘Sister Imperator,’& More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One, The Expanse) about what she loves about her vampiric lead in Blood Type, her work on Dark Horse Comics’ Sister Imperator, how the current political and comic industry turmoil has affected her as a creator, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2025: Writer David Avallone on ‘Two-Fisted Fairy Tales,’ ‘Drawing Blood,’& More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer David Avallone (Red Sonja: Noir, Batwheels) about his creator-owned title, Two-Fisted Fairy Tales, writing some of his best work to date in Drawing Blood, his thoughts on political radicalization in the current climate, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2025: Artist Don Aguillo on Working with Todd McFarlane, ‘DC Pride,’ the ‘Buffy’ Reboot & More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with artist Don Aguillo (Spawn, Marvel SNAP) about his cover work on Spawn for Todd McFarlane, his contributions to DC Pride, his thoughts on the upcoming Buffy reboot as a long-time fan, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
SDCC 2025: Writer Stephanie Williams on Bringing the ‘Street Sharks’ Brotherhood to Comics
At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer and comic book historian Stephanie Williams about her work on IDW’s Street Sharks comic book based on the cartoon and toyline, what Street Sharks fans can expect from the new comic, her recommendations for first-time SDCC attendees, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, please visit www.fanbasepress.com
Fanbase Press Celebrates ‘Star Wars’ Day 2025 - #MayTheFourth Be With You!
Greeting, fans of a galaxy far, far away! In celebration of Star Wars Day (#MayTheFourth) 2025, Fanbase Press invites you to check out our exclusive Star Wars-centric content from our staff and contributors! Since 2011, May 4th has marked the annual celebration of all-things Star Wars, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to honor the iconic franchise by offering a video art gallery featuring original artwork from and inspired by the Star Wars franchise! We’ve also compiled...
‘Alien’ Day 2025: Celebrating All Things ‘Alien’ Inside the Fanbase
Greeting, fans of the Alien franchise! In celebration of #AlienDay 2025, Fanbase Press invites you to check out our exclusive Alien-centric content from our staff and contributors! April 26th marks the annual celebration of the Alien franchise, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to honor the films that were set on or within orbit of LV-426 by offering brand-new editorials and interviews that provide insight and analysis while exploring several corners of the franchise.
’S.I.R.:’ Advance Trade Paperback Review (Class Warfare Via Biker Knights)
Pardon the bad pun, but all cylinders are firing when it comes the epic, motorcycle-jousting, sapphic romance comic that is S.I.R. from BOOM! Studios. Written and illustrated by Ringo Award-nominated cartoonist Fell Hound, S.I.R.’s action-packed arena motorcycle battles and star-crossed lovers tale is really a sandwich that needs no “secret sauce” to sell, but this is a story layered with more than just flash and tropes.
‘The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation’ - Graphic Novel Review
As we approach the end of 2024, the notable presence of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation on several prominent “best of” comic lists almost removes the necessity of adding one more review to the pile of praise accumulated by this stunning published work from French cartoonist Manu Larcenet and Abrams ComicArts.
Fanbase Press’ Master List of Comic-Con 2024 Coverage
The Fanbase Press crew was thrilled to return to San Diego Comic-Con 2024, offering exclusive interviews, panel recordings, our annual coverage leading up to the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, and more to our readers and viewers this year.
SDCC 2024: Fanbase Press Interviews Creator Ed Boon on What ‘Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns’ Brings to the MK Mythology and More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with Ed Boon (Chief Creative Officer at NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat) about what viewers need to know about Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, the inspiration behind his selection of pop culture characters to enter the MK universe, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2024, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2024: Fanbase Press Interviews Erika Ishii on Voicing the ‘New’ Non-Cyborg Sektor and the Essence of ‘Mortal Kombat’
At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with voice actor Erika Ishii (Starfield, Fallout 76) about voicing Sektor in Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns and why the Mortal Kombat franchise continues to endure. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2024, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
Fanbase Press Celebrates ‘Star Wars’ Day 2024 - May the Fourth Be With You
Greeting, fans of a galaxy far, far away! In celebration of Star Wars Day (#MayTheFourth) 2024, Fanbase Press invites you to check out our exclusive Star Wars-centric content from our staff and contributors! Since 2011, May 4th has marked the annual celebration of all things Star Wars, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to honor the iconic franchise by offering a brand new editorial that examines the enduring legacy of Princess Leia Organa! We’ve also compiled highlights...
‘Alien’ Day 2024: Celebrating All Things ‘Alien’ Inside The Fanbase
Greeting, fans of the Alien franchise! In celebration of #AlienDay 2024, Fanbase Press invites you to check out our exclusive Alien-centric content from our staff and contributors!
April 26th marks the annual celebration of the Alien franchise, and Fanbase Press is proud to honor the films that were set on or within orbit of LV-426 by offering brand-new editorials and interviews that provide insight and analysis while exploring several corners of the franchise.
‘Alien’ Day 2024: Jaime Prater and Patrick Greene of the ‘Perfect Organism Podcast’ Talk All Things ‘Alien’
The following is an interview with podcast co-hosts Jaime Prater and Patrick Greene as part of Fanbase Press’ #AlienDay 2024 coverage.
‘Alien’ Day 2024: Writer Ryan Cady on Marvel’s ‘Alien: Black, White & Blood,’ Conan the Barbarian vs. Xenomorphs, and More
The following is an interview with comic book writer Ryan Cady as part of Fanbase Press’ #AlienDay 2024 coverage. In this interview, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with Cady about his contributions to the Marvel Comics anthology, Alien: Black, White & Blood, which comic book crossover the Xenomorph should face next, and more! Bryant Dillon, Fanbase Press President: Can you tell us about your personal fandom story when it comes to the Alien franchise?
‘Alien’ Day 2024: Dr. Drea Letamendi Discusses ‘Aliens: Expanded,’ Ellen Ripley, and the Allure of the Xenomorph
The following is an interview with clinical psychologist Dr. Drea Letamendi as part of Fanbase Press’ #AlienDay 2024 coverage. In this interview, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with Letamendi about her experiences in filming for the upcoming Aliens: Expanded documentary, her own connections to the Alien fandom, and more! Bryant Dillon, Fanbase Press President: Can you tell us about your personal fandom story when it comes to the Alien franchise?
SDCC 2023: Writer Corinna Bechko on the Importance of ‘Avatar’ As an Eco-Conservation Epic and More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One, Invisible Republic) about her work on Dark Horse Comics’ Avatar: Adapt or Die, her thoughts on filmmaker James Cameron’s intentions in telling this story, how the Avatar franchise grapples with humanity’s ecological and cultural sins, reactions to the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, and more.
SDCC 2023: David Pepose (’Savage Avengers’) Discusses His Plans for ‘The Punisher,’ ‘Moon Knight,’ and More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer David Pepose (Savage Avengers, Spencer & Locke) about the latest news on his plans for Marvel’s Moon Knight, what readers can expect with his newly announced John Wick-inspired Punisher series, his work on the demonic Devil That Wears My Face, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2023: Jared Sams of ‘Space Negro’ Is Ready to ‘Get Nuts’ at Comic-Con
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with author and illustrator Jared Sams (Black and Blue, Space Negro: The Last Negro) about the latest news for his indie comic book series Space Negro, his reactions to the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2023: Tilly Bridges Takes Readers Inside the Trans Allegories of ‘The Matrix’ with ‘Begin Transmission'
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with writer Tilly Bridges (Monster High) about her new release – Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix, the attacks against the rights of Trans individuals taking place in the United States, how the WGA & SAG/AFTRA strikes have changed this year’s Comic-Con, and more. For more of Fanbase Press’ coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2023: Fanbase Press Interviews Ed Boon on What Makes ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Stand Out from What’s Come Before
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon talks with Ed Boon, Creative Director of NetherRealm Studios and co-creator of Mortal Kombat, about why the franchise has endured over the years and what fans can expect from Mortal Kombat 1.
Fanbase Press’ Annual ‘Countdown to the Eisners’ Returns for 2023
Given the positive impact of the Eisner Awards, their importance to the comic book industry, and Fanbase Press' own mission to “Celebrate Fandoms,” today marks the launch of Fanbase Press’ annual "Countdown to the Eisners" series. With "Countdown to the Eisners," we seek to highlight the Eisner Award nominations for 2023 and provide comic book industry members and readers alike the opportunity to learn more about the nominees and their work.
Highlighting Fanbase Press’ Most Popular Podcast Episodes for 2022
As the end of 2022 draws near, we at Fanbase Press want to thank the talented and hard-working individuals who host, edit, and create the various podcasts available as part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network. Running the gamut from humorous and snarky to serious and sincere, the podcasts hosted at Fanbase Press celebrate fandoms in their own unique fashion. Below, readers will find the Fanbase Press podcast episodes that were most popular with our fans and listeners over the course of 2022.
‘Shockheaded Peter - Part One:’ Comic Book Review
MINOR SPOILERS BELOW The original Shockheaded Peter or Struwwelpeter was published in 1845 by a German doctor and writer named Heinrich Hoffmann. Apparently, Hoffman was having trouble finding a Christmas gift for his three-year-old son and decided that writing his own twisted and bizarre tales of children being horribly punished for their moral failings would capture the true spirit of the holiday for his toddler.
SDCC 2022: Indie Comics Creator Brent Trembath on the Return to Comic-Con, ‘Scruffy Puppies,’ and More
At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press' Bryant Dillon talks with artist and comic creator Brent Trembath (Scruffy Puppies) about the latest updates to his indie comic series, what it feels like to return to Comic-Con, and more. For more of Fanbase Press' coverage of SDCC 2022, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2022: A Clockwork Watch Films on Using Anti-Colonialism Steampunk to Prove Stories Matter
At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press' Bryant Dillon talks with writer Corey Brotherson and creator/producer Yomi Ayeni of A Clockwork Watch Films about using their titles to push back against the idea that Steampunk is a celebration of colonialism, the importance of stories with impactful messages and how they can effect real-world change, their experiences exhibiting in Small Press at SDCC 2022, and more. For more of Fanbase Press' coverage of SDCC 2022, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
SDCC 2022: Jamie Gray Hyder Is Hawkgirl in ‘Green Lantern: Beware My Power’
At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Fanbase Press' Bryant Dillon talks with actor Jamie Gray Hyder (True Blood, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare) about what she learned about Hawkgirl while working on Green Lantern: Beware My Power and more. For more of Fanbase Press' coverage of SDCC 2022, please visit www.fanbasepress.com.
Fanbase Press’ Annual ‘Countdown to the Eisners’ Series Has Commenced!
Given the positive impact of the Eisner Awards, their importance to the comic book industry, and Fanbase Press' own mission to “Celebrate Fandoms,” today marks the launch of Fanbase Press’ annual "Countdown to the Eisners" series. With "Countdown to the Eisners," we seek to highlight the Eisner Award nominations for 2022 and provide comic book industry members and readers alike the opportunity to learn more about the nominees and their work.
Fanbase Press Celebrates ‘Star Wars’ Day 2022 - #MayTheFourth Be with You!
Greeting, fans of a galaxy far, far away! In celebration of Star Wars Day (#MayTheFourth) 2022, Fanbase Press invites you to check out our exclusive Star Wars-centric content from our staff and contributors! Since 2011, May 4th has marked the annual celebration of all-things Star Wars, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to honor the iconic franchise by offering a brand-new podcast episode that provides insight and analysis into the space fantasy mythos that has inspired...
#AlienDay 2022: Celebrating All Things ‘Alien’ Inside the Fanbase
In celebration of #AlienDay 2022, Fanbase Press invites you to check out our exclusive Alien-centric content from our staff and contributors! April 26th marks the annual celebration of the Alien franchise, and the Fanbase Press staff and contributors are proud to honor the films that were set on or within orbit of LV-426 by offering brand-new editorials that provide insight and analysis from all corners of the franchise.
Fanbase Press Interviews Chairman Matt Dunford of San Diego Comic Fest About the Friendly & Intimate Comic Convention Experience
The following is an interview with Matt Dunford regarding the upcoming California-based comic book convention, San Diego Comic Fest 2022. In this interview, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with Dunford about what makes San Diego Comic Fest unique, what attendees can look forward to this year, and how he became Chairman of the event.
Fanbase Feature: An Interview with Comic Writer Scott Snyder on His New Kickstarter Project, ‘Nocterra’
As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
#AlienDay 2020: Corporate Dystopia in the ‘Alien’ Franchise
Since the late 1970s, the Alien franchise has terrified audiences with its iconic and nightmarish extra-terrestrial creatures, but, since that very first film, a far more insidious horror has always been present throughout the series.
The Importance of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
While many comic fans may be familiar with the Eisner Awards, the awards themselves remain fairly unknown and mysterious to the general public. Even those who have been to Comic-Con repeatedly have rarely attended the awards ceremony. The Eisner Awards were created in 1988 as a response to the discontinuation of the Kirby Awards, the professional award for achievement in comics at the time, and, until his death in 2005, Will Eisner himself was a regular participant in the Eisner Award ceremony.
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