artist / Sifu Mimi Chan

370. Cliff Chiang and Bernard Chang on the importance of Asian American history

In this episode I chat with Asian American artist superstars Cliff Chiang and Bernard Chang about the significance of Asian American history. Both of these incredible artists played a part in the upcoming Make Us Visible Florida History Activity Book!

368. Thien Pham on Vietnamese heritage, love of food, and AAPI history

Thien Pham is a talented comic book artist, writer, and illustrator known for his contributions to the world of graphic novels. His creative endeavors include works like “Sumo,” “Level Up,” and collaborations with authors such as Gene Luen Yang.

365. Soo Lee on the challenge of creating comics

Soo Lee is a comic artist and illustrator based in New York City. Her captivating storytelling and mesmerizing visuals have earned her recognition from DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics.

364. Alina Chau on the immigrant experience, Chinese calligraphy, and Asian American identity

Alina Chau 周曉芬 is an acclaimed author and illustrator. She worked in the animation and gaming industries for a decade, with credits including best-selling games, and most notably the Emmy Award-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.

362. Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY

Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join me on the podcast to discuss Lunar New Year Love Story. This new graphic novel is a heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love.

352. Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo at Rose City Comic Con

Stan Sakai was so sweet to sit down with me at Rose City Comic Con where we caught up on all the adventures of Usagi Yojimbo. He also shares his passion for his newest hobby: weapons training! I enjoyed my time at RCCC, but kickstarting the weekend speaking to one of my favorite creators in the industry was special.

332. Gene Ha on his AAPI experience

Gene Ha is becoming a regular on the show! For AAPI Heritage Month, I wanted to share conversations with Asian Americans about their experience growing up in the US. Gene was kind of enough to share his childhood memories growing up in South Bend, Indiana.

331. Nicola Scott on Wonder Woman Historia, art and collaboration

Nicola Scott is the incredible artist who works on Iconic characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. She also worked with Kelly Sue DeConnick on Vol.3 of the Eisner Awarding winning series Wonder Woman HISTORIA. In addition she collaborates with my dear friend Greg Rucka on Black Magick. You’ve heard of that guy right? If not there are about 55 episodes to check out!

330. Cliff Chiang on comics, drawing and collaboration

Cliff Chiang is an Eisner award winning artist who has been working in the comic book industry for over 20 years. Cliff has worked on Paper Girls, Wonder Woman, Batman, and he most recently wrote, drew, colored and lettered Catwoman: Lonely City.

326. Gene Ha on Wonder Woman Historia, AI and the spirit of art

Gene Ha is an award winning artist who worked on Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick. I am grateful Gene agreed to return to the show to discuss his collaboration with my friend KellySue and share his expertise on all things art

323. Phil Jimenez on the political landscape, tribalism and social media

Phil Jimenez is an Eisner, Inkpot, Diamond and Wizard-award-winning writer and artist who has worked for DC Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment, and a host of other comic book companies for nearly 30 years.

309. Chip Zdarsky on comics, CHIPCLASS and soap operas

When I hear the name Chip Zdarsky I think FUNNY. Most people might be thinking of the “Eisner award winning comic creator” … or about his work on Daredevil, Batman, Spiderman and Sex Criminals.