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.