
Alex Toth In Depth
Analysis and appreciation of Master Artist of Comics, Animation and Design, Alex Toth
Episodes
27 episodes
Ep. 027: In Discussion with Dana Toth Palmer
Alex Toth's daughter, Dana Palmer joins the program to talk about growing up Toth, her view of her dad and his work from a distinct perspective, and reconnecting with him after a long estrangement - how she and her siblings intervened the last ...
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Ep. 026: In Discussion with Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy (Batman:White Knight; Plot Holes; Punk Rock Jesus, etc...) joins the program to talk Zorro, crowdfunding, career management, Toth's thinking, and the dream projects we'd choose for Alex were he still with us.Support Sean's <...
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Ep. 025: eyespot - Why Is Toth Timeless?
A short eyespot episode from episode 1: Why Is Toth Timeless? If you like this episode, listen to the full first episode of Alex Toth In Depth (or give it another listen you have already).+++For a daily dose of To...
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Ep. 024: In Discussion with Phil Hester
I catch up with comics creator and Toth die-hard, Phil Hester - we talk over some of Phil’s Toth favorites like The Crushed Gardenia, the Batman tale, Death Flies the Haunted Sky, Rude Awakening, The Fox stories, and
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Ep. 023: Anatomy of a Page - Eternal Hour
Observing and unpacking the first two pages of Eternal, featuring the bullied Terwit on the clock tower ledge. Alex Toth flips the script on page one, playing with time, focus and sequence, and is all about POV on page 2. I include thoughts on ...
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Ep. 022: In Discussion with Paul Pope
Comics creator and illustrator, Paul Pope joins me to talk about his correspondence with Alex Toth, and what he learned from Toth and his work. We also cover artistic development, quality of line, international appeal, and some of his ot...
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1:31:24

Ep. 021: I Go Igoo!
A short eyespot episode: I Go Igoo! - observations on Alex Toth's design of the rock ape, Igoo for the Hanna-Barbera cartoon, The Herculoids.+++For a daily dose of Toth images, and updates on the program, Follow
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Ep. 020: Toth Tidbits - Mail Call
Toth Tidbits is a new episode format focusing on a single panel, this from "Rolling Stone," which appeared in CARTOONEWS 17 - 1977+++For a daily dose of Toth images, and updates on the program, Follow
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Ep. 019: In Discussion with Cliff Chiang
Comics creator, Cliff Chiang visits the program to talk Toth — Zorro, The Fox, Romance, Bravo For Adventure, and his animation/character design work. We discuss comics creative process, line, design, digital/traditional art, and Cliff’s approac...
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1:33:22

Ep. 018: Anatomy of a Page - Double Edge
Intensive analysis of perhaps one of Toth's best pages, featuring the ultimate Toth panel, and what sets him apart - from Double Edge (The Witching Hour #12, Dec 1970, DC Comics), drawn by Alex Toth, written by Steve Skeates.+...
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Ep. 017: Anatomy of a Page - Phantom of Pleasure Island
Exploring page layout and flow, composition, body language, Time and Movement, and more of the first two pages of Phantom of Pleasure Island (Creepy #75, Nov 1975, Warren Publishing), drawn by Alex Toth, written by Gerry Boudreau....
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Ep. 016: In Discussion with Howard Chaykin
Writer, Illustrator and Comics Storyteller Howard Chaykin joins Alex Toth In Depth to discuss his favorite American comic book artist, Toth's early development, the influence of industrial design, and Howard's approach to comics storytelling an...
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Ep. 015: In Discussion with Tommy Lee Edwards
Storyteller and illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards joins the program to talk Toth favorites, creative process, comics storytelling, and his longtime friendship and creative partnership with the late John Paul Leon. Find Edwards's websit...
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1:31:08

Ep. 014: To Each Their Own Toth
DRAW & JAW: ALEX TOTH IN DEPTH Episode 014 - To Each Their Own TothToth followers have their favorites - and sometimes there's disagreement on what elements, periods and pieces are the best. But one thing we can all ag...
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Ep. 013: Anatomy of a Page - Torpedo 1936, page 7
Panel-by-panel analysis from a variety of angles of a great page from one of the best comics short stories ever, by Enrique Abuli and Alex Toth, the first of two Torpedo 1936 stories on which Toth worked.+++For a daily dose of Toth imag...
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Ep. 012: In Discussion with Micheal Avon Oeming
Comics creator, Micheal Avon Oeming joins the program to talk Toth, Kevin Nowlan's Man-Bat, cubism, artistic development, blackspotting, digital comics, career and industry, and advice he received from Toth in correspondence. Check out his webs...
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Ep. 011: On Artistic Influences
On Artistic Influences:How are artists influenced by Toth? By whom was Toth influenced? How does he stack up, and how do artists find their own way? I ruminate while I draw Toth, my Comics Dad.+++For a daily dose of Toth imag...
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Ep. 010: In Discussion with James Romberger
Fine artist and cartoonist, and comics essayist and author, James Romberger joins the program in a discussion of Toth's development, excellence, notable work and occasional stumbles, and lasting legacy. We also discuss James's work and approach...
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1:08:25

Ep. 009: On Artists' Criticism and Self-Criticism
On Artists' Criticism and Self-Criticism: Toth could be a tough critic, but tougher even more so on himself. It can be difficult for artists to hear criticism, but it's one way we can grow if we can take it, and apply it. Being too rough...
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Ep. 008: 8 Essentials of Character Design
8 Essentials of Character Design - Alex Toth In Depth Episode 008+++ One can learn a lot from studying the character designs of Alex Toth, and comparing his to other types of design. Covered here are 8 essentials of Toth's designs, incl...
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Ep. 007: In Discussion with Mark Chiarello
In Discussion with Mark Chiarello:Artist & longtime DC Comics editor and art director, Mark Chiarello (as editor - Batman: B & W, Hush, Darwyn Cooke’s New Frontier, Solo, Wednesday Comics; artist on Batman & Houdini, Hellrai...
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1:09:35

Ep. 006: Program Update
Program update: hiatus explained; the passing of two ultimate Toth fans and artists, John Paul Leon and Jesse Hamm; and the future of the show.+++For a daily dose of Toth images, and for updates on the show Follow
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10:19

Ep. 005: Deep Dive: F-86 Sabre Jet
Deep Dive: Page-by-page, panel-by-panel analysis of a comics classic, F-86 Sabre Jet (1953) by comics legends, Harvey Kurtzman and Alex Toth. This episode is designed first as a video presentation, but liste...
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