Sewer Mutant https://sewermutant.com Every month our host Klintron talks with the minds behind some of the most disturbing and obscure comic books of both today and yesterday, with a special emphasis on small press and self-published and the so-called ”Outlaw Comics” movement of the 1990s. Subscribe and you‘ll discover comics you won‘t find anywhere else. Thu, 21 May 2026 02:00:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Leisure:Animation & Manga 1440 episodic Sewer Mutant takes you way underground to discover comic books you won‘t find anywhere else. Every month our guide Klintron talks with the creators behind obscure, often disturbing, and always brilliant indie comics. klintfinley@gmail.com klintfinley@gmail.com No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13013144/sewer_mutant_logo_square_kw4cch.png Sewer Mutant https://sewermutant.com 144 144 Grendel: The early years Grendel: The early years https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/grendel-the-early-years/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/grendel-the-early-years/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 02:00:00 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/67ef68a1-5293-34d8-a1da-42884e173e79 We couldn't help it. We weren't going to read Grendel so soon, but irresistibly drawn to Matt Wagner's masterpiece. Once he started reading, he couldn't stop. Klint was soon sucked back into the world of Grendel too. In this episode, we look at the earliest Grendel stories from Comico Primer, the original black and white series, and the classic Devil by the Deed.

Credits: Hosts: Klint Finley and John Ekleberry Music: krudler.bandcamp.com

 

Full show notes and transcript: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-grendel-part-1/

]]> We couldn't help it. We weren't going to read Grendel so soon, but irresistibly drawn to Matt Wagner's masterpiece. Once he started reading, he couldn't stop. Klint was soon sucked back into the world of Grendel too. In this episode, we look at the earliest Grendel stories from Comico Primer, the original black and white series, and the classic Devil by the Deed.

Credits:
Hosts: Klint Finley and John Ekleberry
Music: krudler.bandcamp.com

 

Full show notes and transcript: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-grendel-part-1/

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2168 9 full Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson had ninjas, clones, and a healing factor years before it was cool Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson had ninjas, clones, and a healing factor years before it was cool https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/manhunter-by-archie-goodwin-and-walt-simonson-had-ninjas-clones-and-a-healing-factor-years-before-it-was-cool/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/manhunter-by-archie-goodwin-and-walt-simonson-had-ninjas-clones-and-a-healing-factor-years-before-it-was-cool/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/eae946f0-510e-352b-8b1a-9785a5b9a0b9 This episode we dive into <em>Manhunter</em> by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson. This was essentially a Dark Age comic that happened to come out in the early Bronze Age (1973). This comic was ahead of its time in many ways.

 

Credits: Hosts: Klint Finley and John Ekleberry Music: krudler.bandcamp.com

 

Full show notes and transcript: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-manhunter/

]]> This episode we dive into <em>Manhunter</em> by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson. This was essentially a Dark Age comic that happened to come out in the early Bronze Age (1973). This comic was ahead of its time in many ways.

 

Credits:
Hosts: Klint Finley and John Ekleberry
Music: krudler.bandcamp.com

 

Full show notes and transcript: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-manhunter/

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 1526 8 full Why can't Marvel's superheroes cure cancer? (The Death of Captain Marvel) Why can't Marvel's superheroes cure cancer? (The Death of Captain Marvel) https://sewermutant.com/podcast-death-of-captain-marvel/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/ea3ca45d-fc4e-3284-8d34-34424be0f9f7 Dive into Marvel's first graphic novel: The Death of Captain Marvel by Jim Starlin. We discuss: - How this kicked off the character death trend during the Dark Age of Comics - The birth of the direct market - The roots of Cosmic Marvel - Why Michigan punches above its weight class in the comics industry

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

For a full transcript and show notes: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-death-of-captain-marvel/

]]> Dive into Marvel's first graphic novel: The Death of Captain Marvel by Jim Starlin. We discuss:
- How this kicked off the character death trend during the Dark Age of Comics
- The birth of the direct market
- The roots of Cosmic Marvel
- Why Michigan punches above its weight class in the comics industry

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

For a full transcript and show notes: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-death-of-captain-marvel/

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2131 2 6 full Paying tribute to Sam Kieth Paying tribute to Sam Kieth https://sewermutant.com/podcast-sam-kieth/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:08:00 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/1c062fbf-cb31-31b6-8ee0-b0ce68618bb6 This is an emergency episode where we pay tribute to the Maxx creator, Sam Kieth, who passed away on March 15th of complications with Lewy body dementia. He was only 63 years old.

In this episode we discuss three major Kieth works:

  • I Before E, a collection of his early black-and-white work.
  • Blood Hungry, a Wolverine story from Marvel Comics Presents that put him on the mainstream comics map.
  • The first few issues of The Maxx.

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> This is an emergency episode where we pay tribute to the Maxx creator, Sam Kieth, who passed away on March 15th of complications with Lewy body dementia. He was only 63 years old.

In this episode we discuss three major Kieth works:

  • I Before E, a collection of his early black-and-white work.
  • Blood Hungry, a Wolverine story from Marvel Comics Presents that put him on the mainstream comics map.
  • The first few issues of The Maxx.

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2409 2 5 full Alan Moore’s early work in Warrior Magazine issues 13-26 Alan Moore’s early work in Warrior Magazine issues 13-26 https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/alan-moore-s-early-work-in-warrior-magazine-issues-13-26/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/alan-moore-s-early-work-in-warrior-magazine-issues-13-26/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/8834d43f-9362-393e-98a2-442285d97b45 We dive into the rest of Warrior magazine and discuss:

  • The lasting legacy of Alan Moore’s Marvelman and V for Vendetta
  • Warrior‘s successors (including… Boom! Studios?)
  • A surprising influence from Warrior on Watchmen that WASN’T by Alan Moore

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> We dive into the rest of Warrior magazine and discuss:

  • The lasting legacy of Alan Moore’s Marvelman and V for Vendetta
  • Warrior‘s successors (including… Boom! Studios?)
  • A surprising influence from Warrior on Watchmen that WASN’T by Alan Moore

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 3330 7 full Alan Moore's early work in Warrior Magazine issues 1-12 Alan Moore's early work in Warrior Magazine issues 1-12 https://sewermutant.com/podcast-alan-moore-warrior-part-1/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0800 sewermutant.podbean.com/d668b75d-8608-3f1e-ab9e-eb40fcfc3cd2 We can't talk about the Dark Age of Comics without talking about Alan Moore, so today we're diving into Warrior Magazine, the anthology that first published Alan Moore's groundbreaking V for Vendetta and Marvelman comics. Previously, Moore had worked mostly on humor strips comics and short sci-fi stories. Warrior gave Moore his first shot at writing the more serious, long-form superhero comics that he's known for today. In this episode, we look at some of the background and context of Warrior, Moore's work inside of it, and some of the other stories published inside.

 

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> We can't talk about the Dark Age of Comics without talking about Alan Moore, so today we're diving into Warrior Magazine, the anthology that first published Alan Moore's groundbreaking V for Vendetta and Marvelman comics. Previously, Moore had worked mostly on humor strips comics and short sci-fi stories. Warrior gave Moore his first shot at writing the more serious, long-form superhero comics that he's known for today. In this episode, we look at some of the background and context of Warrior, Moore's work inside of it, and some of the other stories published inside.

 

Music by krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2633 2 3 full Before Sin City, before Dark Knight Returns, there was Alack Sinner Before Sin City, before Dark Knight Returns, there was Alack Sinner https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/before-sin-city-before-dark-knight-returns-there-was-alack-sinner/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/before-sin-city-before-dark-knight-returns-there-was-alack-sinner/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:09:59 -0800 sewermutant.podbean.com/acb90c78-c1e7-3ce3-9969-eedab6cf291a Sewer Mutant is back and we’re delving into the pre-history of the Dark Age of Comic Books with a look at Alack Sinner by Carlos Sampayo and José Muñoz. First published in Europe in 1975, this private detective/noir series laid the groundwork for Frank Miller’s Sin City and practically every other modern crime comic from 100 Bullets to Criminal.

]]> Sewer Mutant is back and we’re delving into the pre-history of the Dark Age of Comic Books with a look at Alack Sinner by Carlos Sampayo and José Muñoz. First published in Europe in 1975, this private detective/noir series laid the groundwork for Frank Miller’s Sin City and practically every other modern crime comic from 100 Bullets to Criminal.

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 1891 2 2 full Introducing the Dark Age of Comic Books Introducing the Dark Age of Comic Books https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-dark-age-of-comic-books/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-dark-age-of-comic-books/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:05:57 -0800 sewermutant.podbean.com/e443ebcd-cbf9-3c4d-9378-6a450414d642 The Sewer Mutant podcast is back at last! And I'm joined by a new co-host, John Ekleberry, who you might remember from the Sewer Mutant episode on James O'Barr. We're starting a podcast companion to the History of the Dark Age of Comics article series. This first episode is an introduction to the topic, then we'll be discussing a number of Dark Age milestones. Next up we'll discuss some precursors of the Dark Age, with an episode on Alack Sinner followed by a two-parter on Warrior magazine.

]]> The Sewer Mutant podcast is back at last! And I'm joined by a new co-host, John Ekleberry, who you might remember from the Sewer Mutant episode on James O'Barr. We're starting a podcast companion to the History of the Dark Age of Comics article series. This first episode is an introduction to the topic, then we'll be discussing a number of Dark Age milestones. Next up we'll discuss some precursors of the Dark Age, with an episode on Alack Sinner followed by a two-parter on Warrior magazine.

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2272 2 1 full Miguel Ángel Espinoza on Nahual, His RPG Adaptation of Mexican Outlaw Comic Operación Bolívar Miguel Ángel Espinoza on Nahual, His RPG Adaptation of Mexican Outlaw Comic Operación Bolívar https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/miguel-angel-espinoza-on-nahual-his-rpg-adaptation-of-mexican-outlaw-comic-operacion-bolivar/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/miguel-angel-espinoza-on-nahual-his-rpg-adaptation-of-mexican-outlaw-comic-operacion-bolivar/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:45:50 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/c5ed687e-08b8-38fb-b67b-9b86b15a3c6e This month Miguel Ángel Espinoza talks about his RPG Nahaul, based on the Mexican outlaw comic Operación Bolívar.

Music by Krudler.

Show notes

]]> This month Miguel Ángel Espinoza talks about his RPG Nahaul, based on the Mexican outlaw comic Operación Bolívar.

Music by Krudler.

Show notes

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2570 6 full Woodcut Comics with Sunderland Creator Jon Renzella Woodcut Comics with Sunderland Creator Jon Renzella https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/woodcut-comics-with-sunderland-creator-jon-renzella/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/woodcut-comics-with-sunderland-creator-jon-renzella/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:34:03 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/3b53c95d-a6bb-3488-af53-87f64b41ad1c Sunderland is a series of dystopian sci-fi graphic novels rendered entirely in woodcuts by Jon Renzella. Jon joins me this month about woodcut comics, end times, and Taiwan. Music by Krudler. Show notes: https://sewermutant.com/sewer-mutant-podcast-woodcut-comics-with-sunderland-creator-jon-renzella-a0483f764205

]]> Sunderland is a series of dystopian sci-fi graphic novels rendered entirely in woodcuts by Jon Renzella. Jon joins me this month about woodcut comics, end times, and Taiwan. Music by Krudler. Show notes: https://sewermutant.com/sewer-mutant-podcast-woodcut-comics-with-sunderland-creator-jon-renzella-a0483f764205

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 1564 5 full Obsessively Collecting James O’Barr’s Work - Sewer Mutant Podcast Episode 4 Obsessively Collecting James O’Barr’s Work - Sewer Mutant Podcast Episode 4 https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/obsessively-collecting-james-o-barr-s-work-sewer-mutant-podcast-episode-4/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/obsessively-collecting-james-o-barr-s-work-sewer-mutant-podcast-episode-4/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:08:54 -0800 sewermutant.podbean.com/5a7bf591-4484-3186-ad11-5f0b2f7ea873 You've probably heard of The Crow, James O'Barr's tale of revenge that became a film, TV show, and pop culture phenomenon. But O'Barr did a few lesser-known works that I've been obsessed with for years. For this episode, I'm joined by John Ekleberry, a longtime James O'Barr collector behind the old fansite Shattered in the Head and more recently the James O'Barr collector site to unpack our shared obsession with O'Barr's work. Music: https://krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> You've probably heard of The Crow, James O'Barr's tale of revenge that became a film, TV show, and pop culture phenomenon. But O'Barr did a few lesser-known works that I've been obsessed with for years. For this episode, I'm joined by John Ekleberry, a longtime James O'Barr collector behind the old fansite Shattered in the Head and more recently the James O'Barr collector site to unpack our shared obsession with O'Barr's work. Music: https://krudler.bandcamp.com

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2951 4 full Sewer Mutant Meets Strangers Sewer Mutant Meets Strangers https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/sewer-mutant-meets-strangers/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/sewer-mutant-meets-strangers/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:27:21 -0800 sewermutant.podbean.com/94f1febb-b969-3a41-be8f-bf2952aa3bb1 This month I talk with Eddie Raymond, the person behind the Strangers fanzine, distro, and publishing house. Eddie's tagline "A Celebration of the Forgotten and Overlooked" could well be our own tagline here at Sewer Mutant! Show notes here. Music by Krudler.

]]> This month I talk with Eddie Raymond, the person behind the Strangers fanzine, distro, and publishing house. Eddie's tagline "A Celebration of the Forgotten and Overlooked" could well be our own tagline here at Sewer Mutant! Show notes here. Music by Krudler.

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2120 1 3 full Episode 2: Inside The Reptile House Episode 2: Inside The Reptile House https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/episode-2-inside-the-reptile-house/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/episode-2-inside-the-reptile-house/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:58:48 -0800 sewermutant.podbean.com/9e271c49-652b-3f37-ba5e-8e19c930e494 For this month's trash barrel fireside chat, I interviewed Nicholas Bunch and MechanicalPencilGirl, two of the people behind my favorite current comic: Reptile House Comix. Nick and MPG talked me through Reptile House's origins, their editorial philosophy, and what we can expect next.

]]> For this month's trash barrel fireside chat, I interviewed Nicholas Bunch and MechanicalPencilGirl, two of the people behind my favorite current comic: Reptile House Comix. Nick and MPG talked me through Reptile House's origins, their editorial philosophy, and what we can expect next.

]]> klintfinley@gmail.com true No 2210 2 full Sewer Mutant Episode 1: Sortie Sack Sewer Mutant Episode 1: Sortie Sack https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/sewer-mutant-episode-1-sortie-sack/ https://sewermutant.podbean.com/e/sewer-mutant-episode-1-sortie-sack/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:23:54 -0700 sewermutant.podbean.com/368c984a-871c-3d44-8d97-59424ba53cfc Sad Sack and Sortie, two of the most shocking comics available today.   Follow our guests on Twitter: @bootyslime and @meanbossart   Music: krudler.bandcamp.com   More content: sewermutant.com]]> klintron false No 2958 1 1 full