In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with comic artist and director of Marvel’s Avengers Assemble animated series Tim Eldred to discuss his career in the comic book industry and how it led him into the world of animation. Along the way, they discuss Tim’s advice for aspiring comic book artists, why getting your work done on time is crucial for a career in the comic book industry, and why the secret to successful media production is to have a really big raft! All this, and a look at Tim’s new project Pitsberg, are waiting for you in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Closing Music: Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Tim Eldred Comic History

Tim Eldred IMDB Page

Pitsberg

Cosmo DNA (Star Blazers Fansite)

Grease Monkey

Dark Horse Comics

Eternity Comics

Malibu Comics

Valiant Comics

Aircel Comics

Central Park Media (CPM)

Star Blazers

Lensman (Novel Series)

Lensmen: The Secret of the Lens (Anime Movie)

Mecha (the comic)

Dynamo Joe

Captain Harlock

Chaser Platoon

Armoured Trooper VOTOMS

Robotech: Invid War

Cybersuit Arkadyne

Secret Wars (2015 Comic)

Avengers Assemble

VOTOMS: Supreme Survivor (comic)

Wing Commander Academy (episode 1, YouTube)

Starblazers Rebirth Webcomic