Episode #29: Mark Russell

Comic writer Mark Russell makes his return to BTR fresh from the Eisner Awards and breaks down his new upcoming projects, including his DC comic series, “Superman: Space Age!” Just a couple weeks ago at SDCC Mark won the, prestigious, Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication for his AWA book, “Not All Robots.” With several past nominations this is his first win and the Revenge crew couldn’t be happier! Being the “low-level” psychics that we are… we can confidently say that this is just the first of many more to come. Congratulations Mark! There isn’t a writer more deserving!Then we sink our claws into the “cold war” and discuss Mark’s new Superman series “Superman: Space Age.” At the height of Soviet and American tensions, the interstellar refugee who crash landed in the American heartland finds his super human role in a world on the verge of catastrophe. With visuals from award winning artist, Mike and Laura Allred, this is the Superman book that perfectly bridges the world shaping history of that era with the impossibilities of the superhero genre. Check it!Interesting enough, during his first visit when given The Question, the answer was very similar with the Superman he’s now writing. See folks, stick to your goals, manifest your destiny, create awesome things…. Immortality?Want more context for the “Cold War,” or just want to find a decent conduit for learning the history that shapes our very existence? Mark recommends you start with Hardcore History. Follow Mark on twitter at (@Manruss) and keep up with all his projects that are about to drop in this fall. Here’s just a taste of what’s to come:Be oh so fine as you go through life and show the stripes of our sweet designs.Have you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of its eternal forest? Tasted the rich revenge of its blue milk? Then tell the people and let them know it exists!Do you need to ride the tiger through your daily existence?Twitter: @BlueTigerPodInstagram: @bluetigerrevenge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bluetigerrevenge.substack.com