GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB: GRATEFUL DEAD – ORIGINS creators on the potential of a sequel

Plus, hear about why Z2’s line of music comics is so important.

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The Beat is a proud sponsor of Comix Experience’s Graphic Novel of the Month Clubs, which bring comics fans a curated mix of the best of new release graphic novels and conversations with the creators who make them.  Each month, the staff of Comix Experience votes on two sets of upcoming books they are most excited—one gets presented to adults and another to middle readers. Each club provides swag like original signed custom bookplates for adults or buttons and magnets for the kids (in this case, the former, to support the featured book, Grateful Dead Origins).

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Most excitingly, the Graphic Novel Clubs bring in the creators of selected books to talk exclusively to GNC members in interviews conducted by Comix Experience owner Brian Hibbs, who brings 30 years of experience in comics to the table. These talks are livestreamed to members all over the country and are a fun and informative mix of conversation on craft and form, as well as on the business of making comics. The Graphic Novel Clubs make a point of being inclusive, inviting creators from a wide variety of age, race, sex, and cultural perspectives to speak to members.

Membership is what propels these conversations, so if you like what you see, please support these discussions of comics, and the creators who make them, by joining the club.

Today: Brian Hibbs talks to artist Noah Van Sciver and writer Chris Miskiewicz about their new comic, Grateful Dead – Origins from Z2 Comics. The comic takes a backstage look at how one of the most influential bands came together, exploring the personal lives of Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Pigpen, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. Broadly, it’s a story of figuring things out. Origins tracks the bandmembers’ progression from an everyday bar band known as the Warlocks, all the way through pioneering their own sound and laying the groundwork for jamband culture.

Make sure to check out the full interview on Comix Experience’s official YouTube page.

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