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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 1H 21M

Mark Silvestri – From DC to Marvel, Image, and Beyond

from Word Balloon Comics Podcast · host John Siuntres

In this exclusive Terrificon one-on-one, legendary artist and writer Mark Silvestri takes the audience through his remarkable comics journey. He shares how he first broke into the industry at DC Comics under the guidance of editor Joe Orlando, then moved to Marvel where his dynamic art left its mark on Uncanny X-Men and other titles. Silvestri recalls becoming one of the original Image Comics founders, helping reshape the comics industry in the ’90s. He also details the creation of his own studio, Top Cow Productions, and the birth of fan-favorite characters and series like Witchblade, Cyberforce, and The Darkness. It’s a candid, career-spanning conversation from one of comics’ most influential creators.

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