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Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience

Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience

Update: 2023-02-28

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In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” Brian is joined by comic book writer John Arcudi, who’s written for DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics and is currently working on Two Moons, a series from Image Comics. John shares why stories that focus on the smallest possible conflict are often the most interesting, and how truth and complexity are key to creating captivating stories.

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Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience

Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience

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