The Muppets Noir - An Interview with Roger Langridge

Описание: Comics creator Roger Langridge joins Jimmy to discuss his new ‪@DynamiteComics‬ project The Muppets Noir

Legendary cartoonist Roger Langridge joins Cryptid Creator Corner to talk about The Muppets Noir, the upcoming Dynamite comic series that reimagines Kermit the Frog as a hard-boiled private detective in a classic film noir world.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Langridge breaks down how Muppets Noir came together, why noir is a perfect genre for the Muppets, and how he balances humor, tone, and character while working within established IP guidelines. He also discusses returning to the Muppets after more than a decade, designing a framing device that preserves the spirit of The Muppet Show, and adapting beloved characters like Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and more into noir archetypes.
The episode also dives deep into Langridge’s creator-owned work, including Fred the Clown, his love of silent film comedy and Buster Keaton, cartooning without dialogue, and how problem-solving shapes a cartoonist’s style over time. A must-listen for fans of the Muppets, cartooning, and comic storytelling.

🗓 The Muppets Noir releases February 18 from Dynamite Entertainment.
🎨 Follow Roger Langridge on Patreon for daily sketches and new Fred the Clown stories.

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Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome to Cryptid Creator Corner & Muppets Noir intro
0:30 – Meet Roger Langridge - legendary Muppets cartoonist
1:02 – What is The Muppets Noir? Story setup explained
1:37 – Kermit as detective Flip Minnow in a noir dream world
2:42 – Color vs black-and-white art and musical Muppet moments
3:13 – Returning to The Muppets after 13 years away
4:17 – Pitching Muppets Noir and working with Dynamite
5:21 – IP guardrails, creative limits, and corporate oversight
6:58 – Relearning how to draw the Muppets
8:29 – Favorite Muppets to write and draw
10:08 – Deep Muppet fandom, kids, and MuppetVision 3D
11:46 – Making noir work for an all-ages Muppets comic
13:07 – Using the full cast: Fozzie, Piggy, Gonzo & more
19:10 – Fred the Clown, Buster Keaton, and silent comics
27:45 – Current projects, Patreon, and closing thoughts

Legendary cartoonist Roger Langridge joins Cryptid Creator Corner to talk about The Muppets Noir, the upcoming Dynamite comic series that reimagines Kermit the Frog as a hard-boiled private detective in a classic film noir world.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Langridge breaks down how Muppets Noir came together, why noir is a perfect genre for the Muppets, and how he balances humor, tone, and character while working within established IP guidelines. He also discusses returning to the Muppets after more than a decade, designing a framing device that preserves the spirit of The Muppet Show, and adapting beloved characters like Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and more into noir archetypes.
The episode also dives deep into Langridge’s creator-owned work, including Fred the Clown, his love of silent film comedy and Buster Keaton, cartooning without dialogue, and how problem-solving shapes a cartoonist’s style over time. A must-listen for fans of the Muppets, cartooning, and comic storytelling.

🗓 The Muppets Noir releases February 18 from Dynamite Entertainment.
🎨 Follow Roger Langridge on Patreon for daily sketches and new Fred the Clown stories.

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