LIVE! Mike Allred Interview!

[@TBATB]

It was an honor to get to talk to, two wonderful artists whose works mean so much to me.

[@ReaperXC]

Jess, your joy here is infectious and beautiful.

[@OmnidogsVault]

Reaper you are too kind. Thank you so much for everything you do to support me!

[@ReaperXC]

The effects tangent 18 minutes in was stellar!

[@OmnidogsVault]

HAHAHA I think that was Mike's fave part of the interview!!!

[@fireboy312002]

One of the best parts of the library editions is to see new art from some of my favorite artists that have passed. I never thought I would see new art from Frazetta and or Cooke. Thank you so much for this gift. I wish more collections had this. Thank you both!

[@jabezcreed]

You can tell Mike and Laura Allred are good people because all their great comics peers have done pinups for their books.

[@OmnidogsVault]

I think they are part of a great community and they both realize how blessed they are, which is what really comes through in the interview. Grounded and friendly, happy to be doing what they love! Pretty cool!

[@jabezcreed]

@@OmnidogsVault It was a great interview! Glad you got to geek out.

[@andeh37]

This conversation was awesome!

[@OmnidogsVault]

Thank you for watching Andeh!

[@CaptainMaakasu]

This was a fantastic interview, I love how open Mike is to talk about pretty much anything ^^

[@OmnidogsVault]

Thanks Captain!!

[@chrisnordt5878]

Great interview. I’ve loved his art for a long time and it’s awesome to see how kind and friendly such an incredible creator can be. Great job Jess.

[@OmnidogsVault]

Thank you Chris! It sounds like he is surrounded by a kind and friendly community too which is great to hear!

[@ReaperXC]

This was very compelling viewing. Usually I only listen to the videos and look when it seems pertinent, however I was completely drawn in.

[@OmnidogsVault]

Thanks Reap! That's a testament to how cool my subject(s) were! What a life they are living!

[@JTwhitewolflibrary]

Sensational interview. It was so great seeing how visibly giddy Jess was the entire time. If Mike does come back to see this, what are some books that rank as your favourite? Are there any stories that you haven't read yet that you are looking forward to reading? Thanks again!

[@OmnidogsVault]

haha I was giddy! What a wonderful time I had with this interview!

[@Michael-tf8om]

Recently Dan Clowes' "Monica", & excited to get Charles Burns' upcoming "Kommix". Book books, currently reading "Comic Book Punks" by Karl Stock & "All of the Marvels" by Douglas Wolk (is journey to read every single Marvel comic book).

[@fireboy312002]

Allred, I'm curious about the whole 3 Nephites in Madman. I grew up in the church, but I was shocked to see that. This opened so many memories for me. Going to tie it up and why do this in Madman? Also, would love to give you a copy of my book. No strings, I just want to share. Thanks for everything.

[@Michael-tf8om]

I've always been fascinated by the Three Nephites. I like to spill anything and everything that lights me up into my stories.

[@fireboy312002]

@@Michael-tf8om I love how this goofball with a your gets extremely deep and well biblical. So to include some, and not new or old testimony was bold. I honestly think he is one of the best characters ever made.

[@NFLDude56]

Awesome interview! The conversation went on way longer than I expected. Question if Mike checks the comments: Do you have any experience in animation? Your creative hunger in so many art forms is truly inspirational, I've been a fan of your work since I was a child.

[@Michael-tf8om]

Just my little homemade attempts, and a few model sheet character design gigs (IE a Jetson series that didn't take off).

[@MagicJulienBertone]

Thanks for doing this interview!!

[@OmnidogsVault]

I was lucky to get to speak with him so I’m glad you enjoyed it too!!

[@williamlee2182]

Mike, as someone that was also in sports early, did you ever think of doing a sports comic, something similar to Slam Dunk manga? Or a comic on your favorite athlete?

[@Michael-tf8om]

Since we talked about him, Steve Prefontaine would be a cool subject.

[@askcooper]

This is video nerdvana incarnate!

[@OmnidogsVault]

and we were lucky enough to see a tiny bit of his house which is amazing!!

[@MagicJulienBertone]

0:03 Umm are you slapping your own *back* Omnidog??