Episode Details

Pornsak Pichetshote is having one hell of a year. He’s helping expand James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh’s Exquisite Corpses universe with Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman, while over at DC, Absolute Green Arrow has given him the chance to build a very different kind of mythology around one of comics’ most familiar mantles.

Today, the AIPT Comics Podcast brings you an unedited conversation with Pornsak. We dig into Lone Gunman, what happens to a final girl after she survives, the history behind that mysterious golden mask, the 13 Families, and how the series expands the world of Exquisite Corpses. Pornsak also talks about what working with James Tynion IV has taught him about writing comics and creating memorable new characters.

Then we get into spoiler territory for Absolute Green Arrow, including the Merlin reveal, why the original mystery was designed to resolve in six issues, and how the back half of the series operates almost like a sequel to that opening story. Pornsak also teases why Merlin was the right choice once we learn who makes up the other half of Green Arrow.

Plus, Dave and Alex recap the week in comics with reviews and news!

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NEWS

1. IDW teases two major reveals for NYCC 2026 panel, reveals full signing schedule
2. Dark Horse Comics reveals NYCC 2026 signing schedule and booth plans
3. ‘Something is Killing the Children’ #50 gets blind bags with mystery covers and trading cards
4. Zoe Thorogood and Joe Whiteford sink their teeth into ‘Vampire on Aisle 6’
5. Marvel reveals bloody new ‘Midnight’ art as universe tops 1 million orders
6. 'AMAZING SPIDER-MAN' #1000 VARIANTS ALLOCATED
7. Joshua Williamson and Bruno Redondo announce ‘Batman: Justice Year’ at SDCC Málaga

Our Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Tomb of Apocalypse #2 (Ashley Allen, Domenico Carbone)
2. Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Various)

Alex:​​

1. Smart Division #2 (Zack Kaplan, John Pearson)
2. Aliens vs X-Men #1 (Gillen, Geraldo Borges)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Uncanny X-Men #36 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio)

Dave: Queen in Black #5 (Al Ewing, Iban Coello, Paco Medina)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Alex: All the Midnight #1s!
• Dave: Demon #1 (James Harren Cover)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: Batman: Bad Seeds - Streets of Gotham #1 (Javier Rodriguez Card Stock Cover)
• Alex: Mike Mayhew Midnight X-Men #1

Interview: Pornsak Pichetshote - EXQUISITE CORPSES LONE GUNMA