He's done everything from independent comics to big budget Batman. He's Paul Pope. We spoke with Paul live from the streets of Manhattan to learn about his craft and inspirations, his comic origin story, talking with Frank Miller, and his love of manga. We wrap up the episode with the usual CGS goodness of Listener Feedback, a Call Me segment with Marcin Wolynski, Off the Rack reviews and more. (1:33:41)

A Conversation with Paul Pope

CGS: Episode 87 (December 22, 2005)

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(01:08) Interview with Paul Pope.

(54:18) Stump the Rios submitted by Kin from Israel.

(58:08) Call Me with Marcin Wolynski.

(1:09:10) Quarters in the Jar from Bob Bretall, Jeffery Borchert and Devil's Due Publishing.

(1:10:50) Voice Mail from Mike Schwartz.

(1:15:43) Off the Rack reviews on Young Avengers, recent issues of Amazing Spider-Man and IDW's Angel: the Curse.

(1:25:49) CGS News on ComicBookDB.com

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