Interview with Ed Piskor: How to Make Outlaw Comics 

R.I.P. Ed Piskor, your passion helped me become a creator. Thank you now and forever.

it's heartbreaking hearing Ed say that his comics meant everything to him. He showed that in the most tragic way. RIP Eddy P, your DIY ethos will live on forever

Rest in peace Ed😢

RIP, Ed, and shame on the people who drove him to that point. This entire community, the fans and creators alike, need to reflect and be better.

I'll forever be saddened by the day I heard Ed passed, one week he was golden with so much in the tank, a few bad days and he was gone. A great lesson to be there when you know a friend is having a hard time, no matter what. A great modern talent, never even hit his best days. RIP.

It is heartbreaking to see Ed on videos, especially when he is talking about future projects and events. He was such an enthusiastic ambassador for comics. He and Jim reignited my love for the medium. RIP Ed!

Ed showed me why comics are just as worthy of respect as any art form. Seemed like a solid dude in general. RIP, man.

Whenever I would think of Ed Piskor, the first thing I would think of wasn't Cartoonist Kayfabe, the first thing I would think of was this interview. Rest in Peace, man.

This is just what I was looking for… a chance to hang out again and hear his voice from a better time. Didn't know him IRL but it definitely feels like losing a friend.

THE MOST EPIC CROSSOVER OF OUR GENERATION

Came to watch this again. You can tell Ed respected comictropes. I still can’t beleive Ed is gone. I wonder what other stories he could have written and drawn?how many other comics he could have talked about? You were a pioneer that ushered in a new era of comic books and comic book readers. RIP

Rest in Peace, Ed. Thanks for sharing your immeasurable passion for comics. And yeah, this vid was how i too found Cartoonist Kayfabe. Thanks for this, Chris.

Ed’s passion for comics is so amazing and inspiring. I love the hobby of comics and love that he was an ARTIST above all. He really drove himself for a perfection that he’d never reach because he always evolved. Thank you Ed for your passion and thank you for giving the world a new perspective on the medium of comic books. Rest in peace 🙏🏻

What a loss. Thank you for sharing this deeply insightful video. RIP Eddy P.

I'll be honest; I've been struggling with this anxiety/depression thing for years, now, & it's damned hard to pick up the pencils & markers long enough to finish even one or two pages, but Ed's words really helped. Thanks for posting this, CT!

Sad day. R.I.P. ed

Damn, that little giggle he did at the beginning hurts. its like hearing joy for the last time. RIP Ed

It feels crazy to think this guy is gone now. Still can't believe it. Great character and influencer in field of comics. I hope Jim Rugg keeps Kayfabe-channel alive and kicking! That channel is also part of legacy of Ed Piskor.

RIP . What an infectious passion for comics on display. You had an exciting future. Our loss

I am so sad today😭

Avengers Endgame: i'm the most ambitious crossover Chris and Ed: Hold our pencils

X-men grand design was a unique experience for me.

Rest in Peace Ed Piskor. After years of living a fake life, you inspired me to love comic books and comic book art again. To remember the good old days when escapism was escapism. And we could still enjoy comic books. ❤

RIP to Eddie P

Good to see your getting better Chris. Excited for this crossover.

So hard to believe Ed is gone forever. And because of what?! It’s so damned tragic.

What a wealth of knowledge. It still doesn’t feel real.

Chris is a guy works in a autodealership I think, and he has tough challenges in his life...... and despite all of that, comes off as the smartest and kindest guy you could ever meet. God I love that man

Really feeling the whole “reward yourself” convo. It’s so easy to get caught up in the grind of your workload and shut yourself off from just general enjoyment of other things, especially if you’re on a deadline. Maybe common sense, but easy to forget.

I wish you all the success, Ed. I’m a fellow Pittsburgher and I’ve already ordered my Red Room #1 from my shop in Monroeville, The Phantom Of The Attic.. 👍

The homie Eddie p is a gangsta. I met him at wondercon in Anaheim years ago. He was really nice and signed my copies of grand design. Dude is huge now! Outlaw comics 4 life. Playas stay up

This man Ed looks like he's giving out fan signatures 😂😂. can't wait to read Red Room!

When two worlds collide! Love both these channels, shout out to Jim Rugg too! Looking forward to Red Room, glad to see Chris is on his way to getting better again!

These comic pro interviews are amazing! So many useful nuggets of info for aspiring creators

Thanks! I just want to say that my favorite episode of Comic Tropes are the episodes that teach me about creators, genres, comic runs or comic types that I didn't know anything about or had no idea it even existed. That is why your channel is my favorite by far and I haven't found any other like it.

Hell yeah. Love it when cool people get together. I am an avid Cartoonist Kayfabe and already know of Red Room and part of the creative process, but having someone knowledgeable, someone smart and curious interviewing Ed, got me to know more about him. Great job Chris!

Seeing these two gentlemen talking comics (my 2 favorite comic RU-vid channels) is just such a treat.

Saw his stuff through Instagram. Great interview!!

Brilliant! Thanks! 👏🏻

My two favourite channels in one vid. Thanks for asking Ed what current comics he’s enjoying he rarely talks about modern comics.

Great interview Chris, as ever. Hope you are feeling better, too! I really appreciate your channel, and all you do.

You're doing some amazing interviews, Chris! Your topics, the pacing, the vibe. This material is historic. Thank you for doing this! Hope you're feeling better!

When two of the best get together. Found Kayfabe after watching Comic Tropes. Thanks for all the fantastic info fellas. Really appreciate your hard work and time. Glad to see you looking a lot better Chris.

Glad to see you up and running, homie. Much love to Ed, horror comics and CK.

Wow! Hell yeah! I did not expect this. What a great treat. Thanks Chris and Ed.

Excellent video. Piskor and Rugg have helped open my eyes. For example, my Daniel Clowes collection has really grown. And Chris, your interviewing skills are getting sharper and sharper. You did a fantastic job with this interview. Love your channel, man. Long live Comic Tropes and Cartoonist Kayfabe. Such quality.

Ed and Jim got me back into the art of comic making lately, but well before that I was enjoying ComicTropes videos, so the algorithm probably sent me to kayfabe channel from this channel. Despite the internet turning into a flood of useless and often incorrect information over the years, it's still incredible to see people around the world coming together with common interests and lifting up entire industries.

Wow. Don't know why I haven't watched this episode before and after only 15 mins it is one of my favourites. I've been following C. Kayfabe for some years now, but never really knew much about Ed besides that. It is awesome to know more about his life, process and that absolute and notable love for comics. Thanks for this!

Cartoonist kayfabe changed the way I read comics and comic tropes intro'd me to many books I still cherish...Awesome collab looking forward to more in the future.

Hey, Chris so happy to see you doing well. To come home after a 13 hour day of tattooing and to see your newest upload is an interview with one of my absolute most favorite artists. Just turned it around and now I've found a second wind, and now I'm working on my painting for wife. Cartoonist Kayfabe along with your channel are the first thing I watch in the morning, and all day for that matter even if I have to watch an older episode of yours because a new one hasn't dropped yet. The wealth of knowledge of history and technique is what keeps feeding my addiction to art and being an artist. Once again I'm very happy to see you doing well and keep up the good work and thank you for bringing the best possible ending to my long day with this interview. READ MORE COMICS!!

Miss you Ed,. God bless you brother.

Great interview! Ed's knowledge and love of comics comes through here loud and clear!

The ending, where both give advice about what they know best to each other was really heartwarming

Finding out that this guy did all the lettering on Red Room, too. And by hand. And it is GOOD lettering in both ways--high aesthetic lay and high readability and eye-clarity. And all of that stuff in the background! All the ongoing chat and all! My admiration for this artist grows.

My 2 favorite Comics related RU-vid Channels. Thanks Ed & Chris!

Love both channels, thanks Chris for introducing me to the Kayfabe.

Finally my two favorite comic channels collide! Excelsior!

Omg this is the greatest cross over event of 2021!

Really cool to hear Ed talk about his experience at The Kubert School. Great interview. Really like your content. You have one of the best channels about all things comics out there. I'm enjoying watching and listening while at the table working.

Fantastic interview!! LOVE Comic Book Kayfabe!! LOVE Comic Tropes!! Two great tastes that taste great together!! THANKS GUYS!! :)

Great Interview! A big fan of both channels! Keep up the good work Gentlemen! Looking forward to Red Room.

Yes...the tape on the Ames guide tip was a life saver!!!! I'm really working hard at making my lettering look better. I have pre-ordered the 1st 2 issues of Red Room from Fantagraphics and I can't wait!

This is a stellar interview. Ed Piskor is such an inspiration.

Excellent interview!! I loved hearing Ed's thoughts on taking time to reward yourself for completing pages and how that helps your creative stamina! Need to remember that.

Oh my god, my two favorite comics channels collide! Great interview

Kicking myself for JUST hearing about this guy. I must be living under a rock

OH DAMN! Chris has that OCTOBRIANA on display! Jim is here in spirit!!

So glad to see you doing well, Chris!

Wow! This is amazing because I'm such a big fan of both your RU-vid channels!

your questions about whats the average day for ed really meant a lot. I feel like that should be asked dmore often to cartoonists. super motivating to hear

Nice to see you completed your Kayfabe collection! I did wonder why it was Jim and no Ed - now I don't have to wonder anymore. This was a good interview Chris. Nice interaction between the two of you, and some nice info and further info from Ed. Cheers! JpD.

RIP Eddie P

What a loss ❤❤❤

I've been waiting for this moment for a whole year

this interview got me really interested in Ed's works. Gonna be checking them out, thanks!

Great job, gentlemen! So good!

Really epic crossover guy's! The best interview i ever seen!

Was just watching Cartoonist Kayfabe just now!

I follow Ed Piskor on instagram and found his art interesting but in this interview he comes across as a really genuine and comic artists artist. This was a great interview

HOT DAMN... my two favorite RU-vid channels about comics combine! Whooo hooo!

An amazing interview. Love it.

Two great guys I've learned a lot from who I never would have an interview

Good to see Ed Piskor doing a interview I watch both your channels

In the words of Aquaman... My Maaaaaaaan. Great to see you back and looking well. Ive only just learned about ed piskor recently. Found his podcast and xmen grand design separately. Had started both before i realised it was the same guy. Love grand design. Finished them but take them out for the smell of that paper every once and a while. Great talk 🙌

Chris interviewing ED?! My 2 favorite youtubers getting together! Amazing!

Great job Chris. Ed is a beast. Love you both.

oh man awesome opening awesome interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent interview.

great interview!

How did I only see this two years later? Two of my favourite youtube channels and I only just found it. Anyway, very cool to see.

Great interview!

this is a great video. inspiring, educational, and really cool

Ah finally a new Comic Tropes Episode! The Day is saved

Love both these guys!

This is so great - two RU-vid channels which I will always recommend to comic fans and normies alike :)

The one page at a time bit Ed drops here is applicable to all fields of work.

You are getting better! Awesome!

I found red room randomly last week at my comic shop, was blown away by issue one of trigger warnings. Went online to immediately buy all the graphic novels and i see he committed suicide, LAST MONTH. Ive gone down a rabbit hole of his work and youtube videos, he is truly a legend and i hope he gets the respect he deserves for his work. Rest in Peace.

Great interview! Ed is such a cool guy.

One of the coolest intros I've ever seen!!!