5x5 with Scott Corley
5x5 with Scott Corley
Scott Corley
Mike Marts. Editor-in-Chief of AfterShock Comics
1 hour 27 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2021 at 2:16 am.
Dropping out of West Point
Trying to find a path
Finding it.
Showing up.
First Marvel Internship.
First Job.
Leaving Marvel for the first time. Marvel bankruptcy.
What it means to be an editor/executive editor.
How an editor treats different writers.
Switch to DC Batman.
favorite comic book character What makes Batman so great.
Recovering from mistakes.
What is Mike excited about in the industry.
Comic books that made it to streaming.
Aftershock business model rewards creators
How aftershock started.
Robert Kirkman and the Walking Dead business model.
Working with Kevin Smith.
The Mandolorian.
The Ninja 9.
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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.
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