Podcast appearances and mentions of mike marts

Mike Marts should teach a class on being positive and productive. In his long career as an editor at Marvel and then DC Comics and then back to Marvel again and then at Acclaim and Aftershock, and now at MadCave Studios, he's the guy everyone wants to work with and everyone wants to work for. He knows how to not burn bridges or close any doors. Although, if there's a fire, you should close the doors to try to cut off the oxygen that feeds the fire. Anyway, here's me and Mike Marts.    Join our Patreon community!    https://www.patreon.com/c/randomactsofcomicspodcast

It's another Mike-on-Mike episode, this time with long-time comics editor Mike Marts! Mike has been all over the comic book world, with stints at Marvel (3 times!), DC, Acclaim (Valiant), and AfterShock. He's worked on just about all your favorite characters, including Batman and the X-Men, and now serves as Editor-in-Chief of Mad Cave Studios, which is tearing up the joint with its mix of licensed and original properties. We're talking things like Gatchaman, Battlecats, Stargazer, Dick Tracy, Savage Bastards, Defenders of the Earth, and Flash Gordon, the first issue of which debuts today (7/24)!You can follow Mike on X @mikemarts and Instagram @mikejmarts. And check out Mad Cave Studios at madcavestudios.com!_____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the Show.

What does it take to become the elite editor in comics? It's a mix of relationship, vision, and execution. It's always said that you have to be nice, good, and fast to work in comics, Mike expands on that fact and jumps into what it takes to make it in comics. Mike is the premier Comic Coach in all of comics. Find out how he does it all, and still has time to run one of the most up and coming comic book companies: Aftershock Comics. If you're not reading anything by them yet, you will be soon.

What are you excited to read in 2022? Are you looking for some recommendations? We give out free book recommendations every week! Would you like one? Fill out the form on our website: litthesedayspodcast.com. Books Discussed: Animosity Volume 1: The Wake by Marguerite Bennett, Mike Marts, Raael de Latorre The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair Ghost Jason Reynolds The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufmann A Room with a View by E.M. Forester Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston You Don't Know Us Negros and Other Essays by Zora Neale Hurston Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick by Zora Neale Hurston All Marketers Tell Stories by Seth Godin Reclaim the Stars: 17 Tales Across Realms and Space by Zoraida Cordova Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by Shellye Archambeau Left on Tenth Brightsided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking has Undermined America by Barbara Ehrenreich An Ember in the Ashes Sabaa Tahir All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Nickled and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich Book Lovers by Emily Henry People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily Henry

1. Iceman #1, December 1984Bobby DrakeFirst appearance: X-Men #1 (Sep 1963)Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby2. Arsenic -Gertrude YorkesX-Men/Runaways (FCBD), May 2006 - art by Skottie Young3. Mettle Avengers Academy #5, October 20104. Sasquatch The Infinity Crusade #1, June 19935. WiccanUncanny X-Men #526 (July 2010) (Allan Heinberg)Avengers: The Children’s Crusade (November 2010)New Avengers (Vol. 4) #3 (Nov 2015) (Al Ewing)6. Doc SamsonIncredible Hulk #143, September 1971“Sanctuary!”Written by Roy ThomasPenciled by Dick Ayers Inked by John SeverinLettered by Sam RosenEdited by Stan LeeIncredible Hulk #373, September 1990“Mending Fences”Written by Peter DavidPenciled by Dale Keown Inked by Sam de la RosaColored by Glynis OliverLettered by Joe RosenEdited by Bobbie ChaseMarvel Holiday Special 1992, January 1993“Revisionist History”Written by Peter DavidPenciled by John HebertInked by Mike DecarloColored by Glynis OliverLettered by Brady JoyceEdited by Renee Witterstaetter7. White Tiger - Casper KoleBlack Panther Vol. 3 #56, May 2003 “Black and White Part 6: Ol’ Boy Enters the Life”Written by Christopher PriestPenciled by Jim CalafioreInked by Mark McKennaColored by Jennifer SchellingerLettered by Paul TutroneEdited by Mike Marts 

Mike Marts is the Editor-in-Chief of AfterShock Comics.   Mike tells the story of how he arrived where he is in the comic industry today:  How he got his feet back underneath himself after dropping out of USMA West Point in the first two weeks; to becoming Executive Editor to famed comic book productions including X-Men and Batman.  Finally his story culminates in being a founding partner of AfterShock Comics.   Mike's hard work, dedication, and genuine good character are something I admire. Therefore, he was the perfect first guest for my podcast! Check out AfterShock comics: https://aftershockcomics.com Mike offers coaching to aspiring comic writers: https://www.comicscoach.com Mike is on Instagram @mikemarts. 02:00 Dropping out of West Point 11:00 Trying to find a path 15:30 Finding it. 18:15 Showing up. 21:15 First Marvel Internship. 26:30 First Job. 29:00 Leaving Marvel for the first time. Marvel bankruptcy. 31:30 What it means to be an editor/executive editor. 35:20 How an editor treats different writers. 37:50 Switch to DC Batman. 39:55 favorite comic book character What makes Batman so great. 45:55 Recovering from mistakes. 48:50 What is Mike excited about in the industry. 56:45 Comic books that made it to streaming. 58:55 Aftershock business model rewards creators 1:02:55 How aftershock started. 1:04:35 Robert Kirkman and the Walking Dead business model. 1:07:45 Working with Kevin Smith. 1:11:30 The Mandolorian. 1:15:20 The Ninja 9.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Mike Marts, Editor-In-Chief of AfterShock Comics. From working in his local comic shop, to overseeing some of the biggest characters at Marvel and DC comics, and the story of how he ended up leaving it all to start AfterShock Comics, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive video content.

Our guest started working at Marvel as an Assistant, then moved to Acclaim and then returned to Marvel again as Senior Editor. After that, he worked for DC Comics as the Group Editor of the Batman line of books, returning later to Marvel as Executive Editor, working on the X-Men family of books, Guardians of the Galaxy, and others. In 2015 he decided to join a new and challenging project as partner, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Aftershock Comics, where he's still publishing some of the best creator-owned comics in the industry today. After all this, I'm sure you know I'm talking about the amazing MIKE MARTS!! We've talked about life, editing company owned Vs editing creator owned comics, what he needs to see on a pitch and what makes him roll his eyes in disbelief when he reads it in one. About how comics have evolved, and keep evolving while he's been in the industry, and much, much more! #DialogosdeComic​ #MikeMarts​ #Aftershock​ #AftershockComics​

Our guest has an MFA in Fiction from Sarah Lawrence College and first made her mark as an editor working for Marvel Comics in the X-Men office in books like Astonishing X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Old Man Logan or X-Men Red, before she was hired as Aftershock's Managing Editor, where she works alongside EIC and co-founder Mike Marts developing new books, helping shape the company's strategy and nurturing talent for the company. I am talking, of course, about the amaziiiiiiing CHRISTINA HARRINGTON! We've talked about life, what makes comics so unique, storytelling, the editor's craft, what should be on a pitch, and what certainly shouldn't. What's the difference between being an editor, and a managing editor... and much more... #DialogosdeComic​ #ChristinaHarrington​ #AftershockComics​ #Comics​ #MarvelComics​ #XMen​

Gamal Hennessy is a comic book attorney and business consultant with more than two decades of experience. He is currently wrapping up a Kickstarter for his upcoming book The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing, which is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the business of comic book publishing. It’s edited by Aftershock editor-in-chief Mike Marts and features a foreword from writer and Heavy Metal executive editor Joseph P. Illidge. When he’s not practicing law, Gamal writes novels and provides both business advice and legal representation for comic book creators and publishers. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1089121379/the-business-of-independent-comic-book-publishing https://twitter.com/gamalhennessy

PODCAST | We take you inside Marvel’s first 2020 Trailer reveal and go inside Scarlett Johanson’s first solo Black Widow film. PLUS: Watchmen’s Big Reveal leaves many heads spinning. AND: Editor/Co-Founder Mike Marts Spins the Aftershock Comics Racks

DCOCD is the DC Comics EVENT PODCAST where we discuss, contextualise and rank every single DC event in order starting with 1985's Crisis on Infinite Earths up to... we're not sure yet. In 2007, high on the success of the weekly series 52, DC rolled immediately into another year long weekly series Countdown to Final Crisis and almost everything went wrong this time! Featuring the talents of Paul Dini, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Tony Bedard, Adam Beechen, Sean McKeever, Jesus Saiz, Keith Giffen, Jim Califiore, Mark McKenna, David Lopez, Carlos Magno, Jay Leisten, Don Hillsman, Dennis Calero, Manuel Garcia, Mike Norton, Rodney Ramos, Jack Purcell, Alejandro Barrionuevo, Art Thibert, Wayne Faucher, Jamal Igle, Howard Porter, Scott Kolins, Ron Lim, Thomas Derenick, Pete Woods, Jim Starlin, Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne, Freddie Williams III, Andy Kubert, Ed Benes, Tim Townsend, Mariah Benes, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Shane Davis, Matt Banning, J G Jones, Talent Caldwell, Ian Churchil, Norman Rapmund, Claudio Castellini, Karl Kerschl, Stephane Roux, Travis Lanham, Jared Fletcher, Phil Balsman, Rob Leigh, Steve Wands, Ken Lopez, Thomas Chu, Rod Reis, Peter Pantazis, Alex Bleyaert, Brian Miller, Mike Marts and Mike Carlin. It sure was a weekly comic! If you have thoughts, opinions, encouragement or issues, please feel free to contact us via right here or at DCOCDCast@gmail.com and on twitter @DCOCDCast KEEP ON EVENTING!

Mike Marts is the Comics Coach. Mike Marts has edited comics for Marvel and DC Comics and now he's the Publisher for Aftershock Comics.  Mike Marts can edit your comics too. If you want to pursue comics in a real way. Working with the Comics Coach can take you to the next level. Check out https://www.comicscoach.com/ to get editing advice from one of the greatest in the comics industry.    

What does it take to become the elite editor in comics? It's a mix of relationship, vision, and execution. It's always said that you have to be nice, good, and fast to work in comics, Mike expands on that fact and jumps into what it takes to make it in comics. Mike is the premier Comic Coach in all of comics. Find out how he does it all, and still has time to run one of the most up and coming comic book companies: Aftershock Comics. If you're not reading anything by them yet, you will be soon.

In this episode we discuss; The Comic Source Podcast Episode 316 A Walk Through Hell With Mike Marts   Intro Quick catch-up how AfterShock is doing overall A Walk Through Hell What's the story about? Do you know why Garth … Continued The post The Comic Source Podcast Episode 316 – AfterShock Monday – A Walk Through Hell with Mike Marts appeared first on The Comic Source Blog.

In this episode we discuss; Mike Marts Interview   History with Comic growing up Comics as a career Breaking In Working in the trenches That feeling you've “made” it Past Projects most proud of Getting recruited by AfterShock Taking a … Continued The post The Comic Source Podcast Episode 261- AfterShock Monday Flashback Spotlight on Mike Marts appeared first on The Comic Source Blog.

In this episode; Mike Marts Interview   History with Comic growing up Comics as a career Breaking In Working in the trenches That feeling you've “made” it Past Projects most proud of Getting recruited by AfterShock Taking a risk? Planned … Continued The post The Comic Source Podcast Episode 193 Interview with Mike Marts appeared first on The Comic Source Blog.

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans Podcast! For episode 496 join Adam Chapman as he sits down with Aftershock Comics' Editor-in-Chief MIKE MARTS.  Mike Marts discusses how he came to work at Aftershock, developing their titles, his lessons learned from working at Marvel and DC, and much much more! This episode was recorded Wednesday July 19th. Download it now! If you want to help support Comic Shenanigans, follow this link! http://www.podbean.com/patron/crowdfund/profile/id/mzvwg-3c

In this episode of the Graphic Content Podcast, Jim talks to Adam about the weekend he spent at the inaugural ID10T Festival presented by Nerdist's Chris Hardwick, A12 Productions, and Live Nation! We try to figure out if it's supposed to be called "Eye-Dee-Ten-Tee Fest" or "Idiot Fest". (Honestly, I'm sure either one works just fine). We talk about what the experience was like at a "transmedia event" like this that featured some of the best in comics, comedy, and music. Seriously-amazing talent from all three sectors were featured that weekend too numerous to count, but you can check out the festival's website out at id10tfest.com for the roll call of all the artists featured there! So, after Adam and Jim blather on about the festival in general, the really good stuff starts: and that's the interviews Adam had with a variety of comic industry talent! First off is an interview with Mike Marts from Aftershock Comics, whom some long-time comics readers might know as a 20-year veteran of the "Big Two" comics publishers editing the Batman titles at DC before moving down the street to Marvel to take over the editorial reigns of the X-Men titles during the time Ed Brubaker was writing those books. Adam also talks with Matt Wilson (colorist on The Wicked + The Divine amongst a long list of other titles), Chris Burnham (an amazing penciller who's drawn mainstream comics like many Batman titles for DC & X-Men: Manifest Destiny for Marvel; to small press/creator-owned work like Nixon's Pals and Officer Downe). On Day 2 Adam spoke with Matt Horak (artist on Marvel's Punisher with Becky Cloonan), and wraps-up his ID10T coverage with a long-ish interview with one of my favorite creators in the comics business, the one and only Phil Hester! We hope you enjoy the show, and would welcome your feedback. You can send emails to thereal.graphiccontent@gmail.com, and we're all over social media. You can find us on Twitter @graphicpodcast, on Instagram @graphiccontent.podcast, and our official Facebook page found at http://facebook.com/graphicpodcast! We hope you check out our other shows too available on iTunes, Stitcher, and just about any podcatcher of choice!

It's a double-header episode again this week, as #282 features my interview with writer Michael Heitkemper, one of the creative forces behind Freedom Fighter from Insane Comics! We go behind the scenes to talk about how this book arrived on shelves, how he and artist A.J. Fulcher work together to make comics, and the fact that this title has many surprises in store for readers! For more on this book and to buy it, go to this link. Then everything concludes with the return of Mike Marts, who updates us on how AfterShock Comics is doing! We discuss how the company's first year and a half has been, what the Animosity comics has meant to them, and what comics they have being released now! There's a lot of great product coming from this comics company, so be sure to check out their titles!

It’s a double-header episode again this week, as #282 features my interview with writer Michael Heitkemper, one of the creative forces behind Freedom Fighter from Insane Comics! We go behind the scenes to talk about how this book arrived on shelves, how he and artist A.J. Fulcher work together to make comics, and the fact that this title has many surprises in store for readers! For more on this book and to buy it, go to this link. Then everything concludes with the return of Mike Marts, who updates us on how AfterShock Comics is doing! We discuss how the company’s first year and a half has been, what the Animosity comics has meant to them, and what comics they have being released now! There’s a lot of great product coming from this comics company, so be sure to check out their titles!

Another “Previews” in the pullbox means another look into our comics future! This first half of our expanded “Previews” coverage focuses on the catalog's Green section, the back half that just so happens to cover about 75% of comics publishers. What impending February 2017 releases catch Mike & Greg's fancy? (Or Brian and Greg, since Mike is still on sabbatical?) The Archies! Trimpe & Marra overdrive! X-O Manowar! An all-star Otomo tribute! Twomorrows compendiums! All that, plus the hierarchy of mainstream comics publishers, handling kid icons without kid gloves, the genius of hiring Rian Hughes, Mike Marts: comics editor or offensive coordinator, and much more! Definitively something for everyone in this top half of our two-part “Previews” walkthrough! Robots From Tomorrow is a weekly comics podcast recorded deep beneath the Earth's surface. You can subscribe to it via iTunes or through the RSS feed at RobotsFromTomorrow.com. You can also follow Mike and Greg on Twitter. This episode is brought to you by Third Eye Comics. Enjoy your funny books.

00:00:01 JK’s HAPPY HOUR THEME SONG Artist: NOFX Album: They’ve Actually Gotten Worse Live! 2007 Fat Wreck Chords 00:00:22 INTRODUCTION Talk of Darrell's Birthday celebration, "bar babies", & saving the world before moving on to comic talk: - IDW's new TMNT title - Grant Morrison at the helm of Heavy Metal Magazine - Dark Horse honours Moebius with an upcoming hardcover - Look what broke the internet: Batman Vs. Superman and the Walking Dead finale - Star Trek: Beyond - Jason Aaron's Doctor Strange - upcoming comic conventions 00:33:51 “AT THE BAR” WITH MIKE MARTS - Mike Marts' origin story (Marvel/DC/Marvel and onward!) - Aftershock Comics!! - from its origins to its future and all the titles therein 00:53:30 OUT TAKES 00:55:30 OUTRO MUSIC - "Let's Eat" Artist: Riverboat Gamblers Album: Something to Crow About 2003 Gearhead Records SHOW NOTES & RELATED LINKS AFTER SHOCK: http://aftershockcomics.com/ https://www.comixology.com/Aftershock-Comics/comics-publisher/7816-0 https://www.dcbservice.com/products/titan-comics/6/aftershock-comics/aftershock-comics https://www.facebook.com/aftershockcomics https://twitter.com/AfterShockComix https://www.instagram.com/aftershockcomics/ http://aftershockcomics.tumblr.com/ MIKE MARTS: http://comicvine.gamespot.com/mike-marts/4040-41024/ https://twitter.com/mikemarts TAYLOR NETWORK: https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/taylornetworkofpodcasts/ https://twitter.com/taylornetwork https://www.facebook.com/JKs-Happy-Hour-164886523650171/?fref=ts https://twitter.com/JKsHappyHour MENTIONED LINKS: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/07/heavy-metal-grant-morrison-debut-issue/3 https://twitter.com/taylornetwork BEHEMOTH: https://www.comixology.com/Behemoth-Vol-1/digital-comic/339162?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz

00:00:01 JK’s HAPPY HOUR THEME SONG Artist: NOFX Album: They’ve Actually Gotten Worse Live! 2007 Fat Wreck Chords 00:00:22 INTRODUCTION Talk of Darrell's Birthday celebration, "bar babies", & saving the world before moving on to comic talk: - IDW's new TMNT title - Grant Morrison at the helm of Heavy Metal Magazine - Dark Horse honours Moebius with an upcoming hardcover - Look what broke the internet: Batman Vs. Superman and the Walking Dead finale - Star Trek: Beyond - Jason Aaron's Doctor Strange - upcoming comic conventions 00:33:51 “AT THE BAR” WITH MIKE MARTS - Mike Marts' origin story (Marvel/DC/Marvel and onward!) - Aftershock Comics!! - from its origins to its future and all the titles therein 00:53:30 OUT TAKES 00:55:30 OUTRO MUSIC - "Let's Eat" Artist: Riverboat Gamblers Album: Something to Crow About 2003 Gearhead Records SHOW NOTES & RELATED LINKS AFTER SHOCK: http://aftershockcomics.com/ https://www.comixology.com/Aftershock-Comics/comics-publisher/7816-0 https://www.dcbservice.com/products/titan-comics/6/aftershock-comics/aftershock-comics https://www.facebook.com/aftershockcomics https://twitter.com/AfterShockComix https://www.instagram.com/aftershockcomics/ http://aftershockcomics.tumblr.com/ MIKE MARTS: http://comicvine.gamespot.com/mike-marts/4040-41024/ https://twitter.com/mikemarts TAYLOR NETWORK: https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/taylornetworkofpodcasts/ https://twitter.com/taylornetwork https://www.facebook.com/JKs-Happy-Hour-164886523650171/?fref=ts https://twitter.com/JKsHappyHour MENTIONED LINKS: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/07/heavy-metal-grant-morrison-debut-issue/3 https://twitter.com/taylornetwork BEHEMOTH: https://www.comixology.com/Behemoth-Vol-1/digital-comic/339162?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz

The Two Guys with PhDs are back with another publisher spotlight, and this time the focus is on AfterShock Comics. This is a new publisher that began soliciting their titles back in the fall and then releasing their initial series in December 2015. With editorial oversight by two veterans of the mainstream, Mike Marts and Joe Pruett, AfterShock has been bringing in some major-league talent to write and illustrate their comics, which is something that Andy and Derek noted when they first caught wind of the up-and-coming publisher. They begin their spotlight by speculating on the possible direction and business plan of AfterShock, observing that some of the company executives have a lot of Hollywood and TV/film experience, and that the kind of titles they're releasing (and the creators on them) are reminiscent of what readers have historically found at Vertigo and Image. Then they jump into the titles themselves, beginning with the first three issues of Super Zero, written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti and with art by Rafael De Latorre. The guys enjoy this series, a charming and realistic (at least for now) twist on the superhero genre, although they're hoping that the storyline will soon depart its premise. After that, they look at the first four issues of Paul Jenkins and Andy Clarke's Replica. This is a futuristic and humorous sci-fi procedural taking place at a nexus of alien cultures. The guys note that after a slow start with the first issue, the series successfully settles into its groove. Yet after finding a lot of critical common ground with the first two series, Andy's and Derek's opinions diverge dramatically on several of the remaining AfterShock titles. This is most apparent with InSext, a Victorian, entomologically tinged (and erotic) thriller written by Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Ariela Kristantina. While Andy finds this one of the most compelling of AfterShock's initial lineup, Derek feels that there are too many holes in the premise -- moth-eaten, if you will -- and that the first four issues lack narrative cohesion. They also disagree on Garth Ennis and Simon Coleby's Dreaming Eagles as well as Brian Azzarello and Juan Doe's American Monster. Derek believes these are two strong stories, although Andy feels they are just more of the same, nothing new, from Ennis and Azzarello. They do agree, however, on the promise found in the first couple of issues of Strayer, from the creative team Justin Jordan and Juan Gedeon. Finally, the guys wrap up with a discussion on AfterShock's newest title, Second Sight, written by David Hine and with art from Alberto Ponticelli. This is one of Derek's favorites from AfterShock, so far, although Andy is less enthusiastic and is waiting to be impressed. Before signing off of this publisher spotlight, the guys also anticipate the publisher's next wave of new series -- including Rough Riders (by Adam Glass and Patrick Ollie), Jackpot! (Ray Fawkes and Marco Failla), and Black-Eyed Kids (Joe Pruett and Szymon Kudranski) -- and mention some of the other creators slotted for future AfterShock releases, including Mark Waid, Cullen Bunn, John Layman, Tim Seeley, and Frank Barbiere. In sum, the guys see AfterShock Comics as a new publisher worth watching.

Wanna know what it's like to work for the Big Two? What about taking the plunge to help START your own comic book company? Our guest, editor Mike Marts, can clue us in on both as he's walked both worlds as Executive Editor for the X-Men and Batman lines and has branched out with upstart [...]

We love a good comic book, and we love a good chat - so this episode is damn near perfection for us! Tony talks with long-time Marvel & DC executive editor Mike Marts, who is now heading things up at AfterShock Comics, a new startup with a really unique line of books. Hear the two gents talk about superheroes, horror sci-fi, how to break into the comic business, and the state of the comic industry in general. It's fun on a bun!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

Call the Major Spoilers Hotline - 785-727-1939 Like what you hear? Support this show - https://members.majorspoilers.com/signup Have you discovered AfterShock Comics yet? I think this new comics company will send shockwaves through the industry as they make some of the best comics on the stands today! Check out my recent review of Replica #1 right here at MajorSpoilers.com! During Episode 210, the first of 2016, I talk with Mike Marts, AfterShock’s editor in chief who gets us all caught up on how the company came to be, what books they have available and what is coming in the months ahead! You probably recognize Mike’s name from his stints in charge of Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy and other famous franchises. He’s overseeing great new titles, including Replica, InSEXts, SuperZero, Dreaming Eagles, American Monster, Strayer and Second Sight, bringing a lot of high-quality storytelling to your local comics shop! You can find out more about this groundbreaking company at their website at this link!  He’s got very interesting points to make about the industry as well, so I’m sure you’re going to want to hear what he has to say!

Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (20th September 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT) Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ct9efqt9ent1unicr540349g7l4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ2yVVFow5Q ~~ COMIC CONS BEHIND THE SCENES - FROM THE GROUND UP ~~ This could be one of the most exciting Special Guest lineups we've had for some time and it's a pleasure to have these two gentlemen joining us on the Hangout this week. First up, we're going to be joined by ICE (International Comic Expo) creator/organiser/chief bottlewasher, SHANE CHEBSEY, a man whose surname I seem to be incapable of pronouncing properly so this Sunday should be a hoot! Held in Birmingham each year, ICE has become one of the premier highlights of the UK convention calendar and Shane will be on hand to talk about what it actually takes to put on such an event: the history, the headlines, the highs and lows, the relationships that are forged (and those that are tested), the spinning of plates required to make such an incredible experience happen for so many. Should be fascinating to hear. And secondly, a gentleman with a long and diverse history in comics, one that made him the perfect choice to head up an entirely new comics company: AfterShock Comics' Editor-In-Chief MIKE MARTS, who made a trip over to attend this years ICE to present the company's vision and initial hires, some of the biggest creative names in the business. Mike will be talking to us about what it means for a company to take part in cons in 2015, when the landscape of attendees have shifted from what what essentially a industry trade show / talent interaction to what is  primarily a gathering of like-minded individuals today. Can a company make an impact in such a surrounding? Do cons serve an entirely different purpose in 2015? And what is it really like on the other side of the exhibition stand? This should be an incredible episode - we hope you can join us! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.   Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!  YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises! Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum  ... Shane Chebsey (ICE: International Comic Expo) ... Mike Marts (AfterShock Comics)    If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC) See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!

It’s always a fun and informative time when I get to chat with Phil Hester, a double-barreled comics threat since he’s both an accomplished writer and artist! Phil talks about IDW’s T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents and Image’s Invincible Universe, two team books that are keeping him busy these days. He discusses how he landed the IDW gig and also about how he works with Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker to make the latter a great monthly title! Then we delve into several changes in the comics industry, so I’m sure you’re going to want to hear what he has to say! Everything wraps up with two recent news items - Mike Marts leaving the Batman family of titles at DC for Marvel and two casting announcements for the upcoming sequel to Man of Steel. Be back next week for more from the comics universes! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

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