Talking Comics with Bijhan Agha

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We have a very special guest joining me today, the incredibly talented comic creator all the way from Montevideo, Uruguay, Bijan Agha!

Bijan kicks off the episode by introducing us to their captivating comic book, Kobra Olympus Time Wars. As we dive into the world of comics, we explore how they artfully combine literature and cinematic elements, giving us the perfect blend of reality and intimate details of a character's interior life.

Bijan shares their personal journey with comics, from their childhood experiences with golden and silver age editions to how Wonder Woman shaped their moral philosophy as a Queer artist. Did you know that the creator of Wonder Woman, Charles Moulton, was a psychiatrist and one of the inventors of the lie detector test? And get this, Moulton, his wife, and their girlfriend were in a polyamorous triad!

But it doesn't end there, my friends. Bijan takes us on a thrilling ride as we dive into the subversive world of comic book creation. They share their collaboration process with the talented artist swaptrap, found through the wonders of the internet.

Throughout the episode, Bijan opens our eyes to the power of comics as a visual medium. They discuss the unique features like thought bubbles that give us invaluable insight into a character's thoughts. They also share their inspiration from comic creators like Harvey Picar and the impact of their Iranian and Danish background on their storytelling approach.

Don't wait, my fabulous friends. Grab your capes, put on your mask, and join us on this exhilarating journey through the world of Queer comic creation. The links and information about Bijan and their comics will be provided in the episode notes. And remember, supporting independent creators like Bijan is the future of comics, so keep an eye out for their Kickstarter campaign starting on June 1, 2024.

Topics Discussed:

1. Love for comics as a blend of literature and cinema.

2. Bijan's childhood experience with golden and silver age comics.

3. Influence of Wonder Woman and Charles Moulton.

4. Global collaboration in comic creation.

5. Collaboration with swaptrap and appreciation for classic comic art styles.

6. Visual storytelling and the importance of thought bubbles.

7. Moral questions raised in superhero stories.

8. Persian cultural influences in "Cobra Olympus Time."

9. Personal journey as a trans person and embracing what is given.

10. Excitement about reading "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

11. Embracing uniqueness and overcoming bigotry.

12. Importance of self-publishing and collaboration.

13. Spinoff announcement and upcoming campaigns.

Patreon.com/JamsheedStudios
Issue 1 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHPNM9M1
Swaptrap https://www.instagram.com/swaptrap?igsh=MTZocGEybnIwN2hoZw==
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamsheedstudios/kobra-olympus-issue-2-robot-rumble
Entities Mentioned:

- Archie (host)

- Bijan (special guest, comic creator)

- Kobra Olympus Time (comic book)

- Wonder Woman (comic series)

- Charles Moulton (creator of Wonder Woman)

- Jack Kirby (comic artist)

- swaptrap (artist)

- IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (comic series)

- Bill Everett (comic artist)

- Jamsheed Studios (studio)