In this episode of the Divergent Comics podcast, I sit down with Mark, creator of Psion, a supernatural thriller blending mystery, conspiracy, and Southern Gothic influences. We discuss his journey from engineering student to comic creator, the inspiration behind Psion, the importance of representation in comics, and how community and identity shape his storytelling. 

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:01:30 - Discussion on Supporting Black Independent Creators

00:02:50 - Mark's Background and Journey to Writing

00:04:30 - Overview of Scion and Its Themes

00:06:50 - Influences and Inspirations for Scion

00:09:00 - Would You Rather Segment Begins

00:09:30 - Perfect Gift vs. Receiving What You Want

00:10:50 - Unlimited Vacation Days vs. Guaranteed Raise

00:12:00 - Telekinesis vs. Telepathy

00:13:30 - Catalyst for Creating Comics

00:17:00 - The Impact of HBCUs on Mark's Life

00:20:30 - The Importance of Community and Representation

00:25:00 - Character Development: John Lewis

00:30:00 - Exploring the Southern Gothic Genre

00:32:30 - Crimson Sleeper Studios: Origin of the Name

00:35:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crimsonsleeper/psion-2-a-southern-gothic-thriller-48-pages-full-color?ref=ct9px2

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