Off Panel #511: The Grapevine with Mariko Tamaki

Off Panel #511: The Grapevine with Mariko Tamaki

Author: SKTCHD August 11, 2025 Duration: 1:14:40

Writer Mariko Tamaki joins the show to talk about her career and her upcoming graphic novel, This Place Kills Me. Tamaki discusses what she works to, the value of editors, her own editing at Surely Books, learning from artistic partners, the wide world of comics, getting into comics, the biggest things she's learned, different approaches for different formats, collaborative processes, giving artists space, attribution, the origins of This Place Kills Me, the collaboration behind it, the book's lead, outsiders as leads, the music of the book, characters that surprised, Ally Sheedy's impact, finding the right mix, and more.


Each week on Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast, host David Harper of SKTCHD sits down for a conversation that goes deeper than the usual press cycle. This isn't just about promoting the latest project; it's about understanding the people and the processes that shape the comic book industry. You'll hear from writers, artists, editors, and other key figures in a way that reveals the personal journeys, creative struggles, and collaborative triumphs behind the pages we love. The discussions are thoughtful and meandering, often touching on craft, industry shifts, and the simple love of the medium itself. By focusing on the human stories, this podcast builds a more complete picture of comics culture, from the indie scene to the major publishers. It's for anyone who has ever finished a great comic and immediately wondered about the minds that built it. New episodes arrive weekly, offering a consistent and engaging look into this vibrant world. For more, you can find David Harper and SKTCHD across various social platforms.
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