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Acclaimed comic book and TV writer Pornsak Pichetshote joins the podcast this week to discuss his brand news Image Comics series, The Good Asian.
The podcast discusses into the creative process behind the creation of The Good Asian — which just hit comic book stands. Pichetshote discusses why he chose to work with Image Comics once again, how he chose the team to create the book and how the title is being released to the public. The interview also deep dives into discuss the history that the series spotlights — particularly the treatment of Asian Americans throughout the history of the United States. This leads into a discussion about the release of the series amongst the current the rise in AAPI violence in the United States.
The podcast discusses Pornsak Pichetshote’s work as an editor at DC Comics/Vertigo and everything that entails being a comic book editor. The discussion transitions into his landmark series Infidel (published by Image Comics) and its adaptation future and finally a lightning round of fun questions about the world of comic books, movies and televisions.
To check out Pop Break’s review of the first issues of The Good Asian, click here.
