Episode Details

Join James for the epic return visit of comic book artist Sedat Oezgen as he breaks silence on his massive new project: The Whisper War – a provocative sci-fi murder mystery written by Emmy-winner Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, Star Wars, Planet of the Apes)!

Dropping February 10, 2026 exclusively on Comixology Originals (digital-first), this 5-issue series blends futuristic noir, forgotten wars, and mind-bending twists. Sedat shares his insane process: oversized 16x22 pages, one-page-per-day pace, hybrid traditional/digital workflow, unique world-building (no Star Wars/Blade Runner clones!), and why he pushed himself to the limit for this passion project.

Highlights: Guggenheim tailoring the script to Sedat's strengths, stunning colors by Carlos Cabrera, teases of shocking issue #2 twists, Sedat's upcoming DC/Green Lantern work, and why indie comics matter.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction

00:50 The Long-Awaited Project Reveal

03:17 Challenges and Triumphs in Creation

06:25 Collaboration with Mark Guggenheim

08:48 World-Building Inspirations

13:55 Unique Sci-Fi Elements

21:55 The Whisper War: Plot Overview

26:39 Process and Passion Behind the Art

30:33 Burnout and New York Script Arrival

30:45 DC Short Story and Whisper War Progress

32:14 Collaboration with Mark and Carlos

34:39 Digital and Traditional Art Workflow

42:07 Maintaining Quality Under Pressure

46:03 Upcoming Projects and Green Lantern

54:02 Supporting Indie Comics

54:54 Follow Sedat on Instagram

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