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. 


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