Tom King talks writing, Supergirl and more! (Podcast)

Tom King drops by to chat about, among other things, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow with gorgeous art by Bilquis Evely, an 8 issue mini series coming out from DC Comics like, crazy soon. Tom also talks about GI Joe action figures, video games, Batman, and comic books. It's a great chat you shouldn't miss! #supergirl #dccomics #batman
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[@TheRealZubes]

Just realized Tom has a Coke Zero. Coke Zero Bros for life!

[@vitanpatel2061]

I kinda love how the two guys a couple of years back Sal was kinda like "not my cup of tea", is now his favorite guests (King and Chip)

[@superjlk_9538]

I still think he dislikes King’s Batman but he likes his other stuff

[@seand7042]

Yeah he's always liked his Miracle and Vision so maybe people think he dislike him is because batman media tends to overshadow damn near everything else in comics

[@vitanpatel2061]

Sal has always liked vision and Mr miracle. But recent years have increased stuff he loves than he doesn't and built and amazing rapport with King. and u can see the change in how he talks about in off the rack etc.

[@aadilsood_014]

He's an awesome person to hang out with, but not the best writer

[@adamquenano8563]

Aside From Batman and Heroes in crisis, this man has written some great comics.

[@Stitchlii]

People have their own taste and opinions and I think Tom gets when people say they like some and hate some of his runs. Great show and love Tom as a guest much

[@AREJAYMOP]

This dude is so genuine and endearing. It’s always a treat to see the two of you just kick back and talk about toys, comic, and Predator. Hope to keep seeing Tom come on in the future

[@Slasherhorror1980]

Yes he's genuine...a genuine asshole.

[@yusifer5719]

43:50 If anyone's curious, the extra panels in Kingdom Come that Sal's referring to come from Geoff John's JSA run where Kingdom Come Superman gets stranded on new earth and joins the JSA for a bit. I believe the story is called Thy Kingdom Come.

[@Faustulous]

Still one of the best JSA stories ever-

[@vitanpatel2061]

Goddamn, ComicPop returns brings Tom king back! Great start!

[@ricardorios2355]

I always like when Sal has King on. They have such a great back and forth.

[@Spiderweb444]

Tom is one of my favorite comic people easily. He is just fun.

[@joeclarke7982]

Which is odd because alot of his books are extremely depressing or at least the characters are

[@Sicod79]

So what I am hearing here, is buy the new Tom King Supergirl book. To late, based Sal's recommendation I already pre-ordered the sucker. This is just delightful and entertaining conversation for a book I already am getting.

[@seand7042]

Ngl I didn't understand why Kara was so angry until he explained it. So thanks for that

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

Great interview, Sal! I love these interviews with creators, you have such a natural, laid back approach to the conversations

[@matt15]

I just read Superman Up in the Sky and I really liked it, I love listening to Tom King talk

[@TevyaSmolka]

Ooh a tom king interview on supergirl and some of his other work this should be fun

[@billyretrogamer]

Dude is there any way you guys can make Tom a regular thing?!? Like Tom Talks? Seriously had a blast watching!

[@ryebreadreturn1]

25:11 yay now Tom King knows who I am...and probably thinks I'm some kind of joyless dragon-hating buzzkill.

[@azurecomet86]

I really love it when Tom King is on the show. It's always such a treat. He just has such great energy and you really just charge each other so perfectly. Looking forward to Woman Of Tomorrow. Such beautiful artwork - would be worth picking up for it alone. Wouldn't be surprised if it gets a full run. 🤞 Well wishes & all the best you guys. 💛

[@Jokesama]

Seeing and hearing these two go back and forth is just such a joy. It sounds like two friends just chatting.

[@adamleopard9406]

Love your interviews, made me a big fan of Tom King and Zdarsky. Appreciate all the content you guys make on both channels 👍

[@KirbySans]

I really dig these creator talks. You've mentioned on the channel they don't do well, but regardless its great. More please.

[@comicpopreturns]

They do better here!

[@thomasgreissfan17]

Love Tom King! I'm so excited for Supergirl

[@Slasherhorror1980]

You wanna see a clinically depressed Supergirl?

[@liamzor-el6637]

@@Slasherhorror1980 that’s just normal supergirl

[@wesuda]

Oh man, I need to turn on notifications for this type of events. I missed out this amazing live stream. Just two friend talking comics, all around fun times. It legit felt like a convention interview. My notifications for this channel is on moving forward.

[@johnny2003]

Tom king is so great. Love so many of these creators.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*imagines Kara saying:* "I think it's time we blow this scene. Get everybody and the stuff together. Ok, three, two, one, let's jam!"

[@TheRealZubes]

::wild jazz hands::

[@Javierm0n0]

YEES! I love when you get to talk with Tom! Pogged content right here.

[@KennethKralyJr]

Great interview Sal with Tom King very excited to see what Tom will bring to Supergirl in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and how different it will be to past runs of Supergirl Kara Zor-EL !!! I already have issue #1 pre ordered

[@ChristopherZubin]

ToeJam and Earl is one of the most rad games of all time. I've spent a not inconsiderable amount of time looking for it's studio soundtrack.

[@gageboan3961]

I want this as a weekly pod cast haha

[@MrNewguy456]

For me Tom King stories can be hit or miss. But I consistently love seeing his interviews with Sal 😁👍

[@owen5164]

Love when Tom is on!

[@nerdking1019]

Whey he brought up it he could curse i immediately realized.. Someone needs to tell him Ben’s Doomsday idea.

[@damienandrews5039]

Love this

[@joeclarke7982]

What's Ben's Doomsday idea? I don't remember hearing it

[@JWoods2023]

Yeah what’s Ben’s Doomsday idea I don’t remember it

[@nerdking1019]

@@JWoods2023 Ben doing a Superman impression “Lois put on the Doomsday Suit!”

[@nerdking1019]

@@joeclarke7982 Lois wears a doomsday suit during sex

[@antdujar]

Always great to see king and Sal chatting it up.

[@kevinluther8373]

Keep getting Tom on the show, y’all are great talking back and forth. Tom seems so genuine too, hope to meet him at a con one day.

[@vitanpatel2061]

This is gonna make my day tomorrow during commute!

[@nickrottkamp4933]

Damn now I’m gonna need to pick up supergirl. This summer will mark the most books I’ve been reading from both big publishers at a time since like 2016

[@ObiWann90]

This is awesome!

[@user-qp5io5lk3w]

If Tom king ever has time an episode with the crew would be awesome.

[@middle_pickup]

Tom seems like the most charismatic comic nerd ever. What a cool guy.

[@mathewgalopoulos2669]

Love the rapport that Tom and Sal share.

[@meremstitches]

Bless up ... Learnt somethings 😊

[@thesmokeyboom]

As a little PSA the Kingdom Come ending Sal references is from the end of Geoff Johns's Justice Society story where he brought in Kingdom Come Superman and did a whole mini sequel/sidequel. Its pretty fun, and has gorgeous Alex Ross covers with little bits of interiors peppered in.

[@Sqoobthedude]

What a great interview!

[@seand7042]

Okay I made sure I had the bell on but I didn't get the notification for this

[@dlvnmedia]

I totally agree on the boredom thing with King - it’s probably the reason that I listen to the elseworlds exchange and back issues so much again and again

[@justinbouffard8938]

I look forward to Rorschach so much every month

[@youmightcare7221]

Always love these creator interviews. Hearing writers talking about their writing is always cool to me

[@cubencis]

Great interview 👍

[@fcm3d]

Man he is so cool and he totally get little kid me.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

That question about grabbing any IP is hard. Assuming it's non-comics, I'd say: Kill Bill Crank Nightmare on Elm Street Cursed Charmed

[@sarahferris7892]

YES!

[@dlvnmedia]

I just saw the preview released by DC for Supergirl. Holy shit do I love this art - this looks fun and lighthearted and I cannot wait to read this. Honestly it kinda reminds me in tone to that recent Jimmy Olson series (I hope so - I would love to see Tom King have some fun on a book) damn Tom is there any chance that you might include some Amethyst anywhere anytime soon? Plus c’mon we need to see Tom Kings Ambush Bug! I am feeling like a total D list DC character fan today.....pssst Tom remember Shockwave from Blue Devil #2? Hell yeah

[@dlvnmedia]

I maybe in the minority but I would totally buy an Ambush Bug mini written by Tom King. It would be a great and fun book

[@dlvnmedia]

Tom - how do we make this happen? I would buy at least two copies of each cover

[@mementomori771]

Tom King HELL YEAH!!!

[@christianndukwe8994]

King!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChristopherZubin]

18:00 This is exactly how I've felt about the various ways they've re-vamped Supergirl recently. I've never understood it and I'm not that interested in them.

[@mementomori771]

Up in the sky is up there with all star as favorite superman

[@DanV900]

The pages Sal was referencing are from the end of Thy Kingdom Come with that ending which was from Johns’ JSA run. It’s not a great story, but those ending pages are amazing. They are not in the Absolute Kingdom Come edition I own, but I wish they were.

[@sandywest4977]

Once again Tom. King makes me almost forgot about his BATMAN run

[@TheMelMan]

Tom King is always a good Elseworlds 😅

[@ethanrichmond3992]

41:48 Pretty relatable moment for all of us in the last four years. What a nightmare…

[@KenByrneNL]

Damn, I missed the live stream!

[@TheRealZubes]

This one was pre-recorded!

[@galoespejo2814]

I DONT PIMP OUT MY DOG! 'you should! she doesnt know it' dying laughing @ work abt rhis

[@The_GeekLeak]

If Tom king could do a 6-8 issue mini and fix Roy Harper that would be great considering his past and everything he’s been through I think he could have a really good hard hitting story with big names and things like the Donna Troy love thing going then he would also be respected by us Roy Harper fans that he shit on 👌🏻 much love though great writer with Great work

[@BigGucciCholo]

If tom king wants to swear then by god you let that man swear lmao

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

Tom and Sal shoulda go out for beers. Or diet coke at least!

[@jjturner4424]

I just don’t understand why WB doesn’t just create their own separate DC Films studio. Get people who have a vision and a passion for the source material.

[@TevyaSmolka]

As much as I don’t like Tom king writing as of late I will admit he does seem like a nice guy to talk too.

[@FatSnorlax]

Lol as much as I dislike his writing I think King's a swell dude!

[@nicks2914]

Except when he tried to cancel an artist and ruin his whole career.