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Daniel Warren Johnson Praised His Book! John Mungiello on EVE, Art, & Indie Comics
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- Nerdy Mewzings
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- Feb 23, 2026
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Summary
In this heartfelt Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode, host James Foster sits down with comic artist and writer John Mungiello for his very first podcast ever! John shares his incredible journey from taping 90s X-Men episodes on VHS (with mom's help!) to discovering bold artists like Erik Larsen, Frank Miller, and Daniel Warren Johnson — then pivoting through fine arts school, teaching high school art, and reigniting his comic art passion during COVID to create his own stories. We dive deep into: -Childhood comic shop hunts and 90s influences -Fine art vs. comics stigma and how teaching kids manga/comics changed everything -Creative process: rhythm in panels/writing, following "feelings," leaving room for imagination -Daily drawing habits to beat burnout/ADHD while juggling teaching and family -His breakout graphic novel EVE: a wild, bloody holiday epic uncovering Mrs. Claus's dark origin—vengeance, broken marriage, black metal hellscapes (praised by Daniel Warren Johnson!) -Upcoming: The Deadly Dozen, Crawler, and more creator-owned work If you love indie comics, creator-owned stories, art journeys, or just inspiring creator chats, this one's for you! Grab EVE on Amazon or direct from John's Official Website: https://www.johnmungiello.com/ Follow John Mungiello: -Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jmungiello -X/Twitter https://x.com/JMungielloArt Follow Nerdy Mewzings for more comic creator interviews, live draws, and nerdy chats! Leave a review and share with a friend to support indie creators. Keep it nerdy! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Nerdy Mewzings: Meeting Artist/Writer John Mungiello 01:02 Connecting Through Instagram & Curating an Art-Only Feed 02:26 Early Influences: Cartoons, X‑Men, Batman, and the VHS Era 04:25 First Comic Shop Finds: Preacher Covers &…