Arts:Visual Arts
If you have ever picked up recent copy of Detective Comics, followed Green Lantern or DC's Futures End, then you have cast your eyes upon the stunning inks of Mark Irwin.
A graduate of The Kubert School, Mark has worked as Art Director for Heavy Metal Magazine, Customer Services Manager for Wildstorm Comics, and Art Director for Upper Deck. Currently Mark is a freelance inker and Senior Editor for Insight Comics.
Mark shares his recollections about growing up reading underground comix and coverless comics he received as gifts. He recalls his years at The Kubert School, how he landed his first paying job while still in school, and ending up as Heavy Metal Magazine's Art Director upon graduating.
Throughout his career, Mark has picked up a great deal of experience and knowledge about being an editor and art director. Now Executive Editor of Insight Comics, Mark talks about some of the most successful titles they have published and what is planned for 2020.
Mark is also a huge fan of the rock band Rush. He explains their connection to one of Insight Comics graphic novels.
When I Kick Back With The Creator, we learn how surfing became Mark's favorite way to rest and relax, what is his island book, beverage of choice and how he measures success.
Closing Music: Red Barchetta Rush
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