In this solo episode, Steven takes a wild trip into the breathtaking visual world of legendary and visionary Filipino artist, Alex Niño, as seen in the unfortunately named graphic novel, SPACE CLUSTERS (DC Comics, 1986).

Comics Rot Your Brain! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few noteworthy exceptions). Screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

Moebius, Druillet, & ALEX NIÑO - This Visionary Genius Is One of the Greatest Comics Artists Ever!

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• Blerd It Out! - Episode 4: Alex Nino

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Chris discusses Howard Chaykin's MONARK STARSTALKER single-issue scifi story from the ultra-cool try-out book, Marvel Premiere.

COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

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Fantagraphics is finally collecting Chaykin's early Marvel Comics work - https://a.co/d/dkKaCM3

Chaykin's STARS, MY DESTINATION adaptation - https://a.co/d/07teTGn

Chaykin's AMERICAN FLAGG! - https://a.co/d/dayB529

0:00 Music & Intro
0:59 Plug for Marvel’s upcoming collection of early Howard Chaykin work
1:13 What is Marvel Premiere?
2:41 Who is Howard Chaykin?
3:42 Diving into Monark S

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In the final episode of Season One, Steven and Chris reveal their own secret origins on how and why they came to discover the world of comics in their youth... way back in the '80s!

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