Episode #91- An Interview with Mike Manley

In a very special X-Band, recorded on the 82nd anniversary of the
debut of the newspaper strip, the phellas are lucky enough to
talk to current The Phantom Daily artist, Mike Manley.





Mike has worked on the Phantom for almost two years, and on Judge
Parker for eight years, so he has a wealth of experience when it
comes to the schedules and deadlines that face a comic strip
artist in 2018.





Mike tells us about his history as a comic book artist, animator
and teacher. We discuss his process in drawing the strip and the
balance of digital vs pen and paper, as well as using assistants.
Mike responds to some of the online criticism that every artist
seems to receive, and also shares his thoughts about the future
of the Phantom character and the strip in general.





It's a fascinating chat with a fascinating man - we know you'll
enjoy it!





Happy Phantoming.


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