Millar Time #36 | Mike Baron

[@johnv3623]

Another brilliant episode! Mike Baron original Punisher run at Marvel was classic !!

[@matthewmiller3144]

Mike's run on Punisher was the best take pre Garth. I'm sure he took inspiration from much of the elements Mike used. Also LOVED Badger - "Whadda yoo, a lawyer?"

[@paulakroy2635]

Ennis said he liked dixon’s run

[@starquack]

Great interview! And what a great talent, Mike Baron is. His Nexus stories grabbed me as a lapsed comic reader and yanked me back in! And anyone who is a fan of Carl Barks is number one in my book

[@jimmyowens5415]

Amen

[@FritziSchnitzel]

Baron's Nexus is no ordinary superhero comic book. There are thought provoking ideas expressed in that series that you won't find anywhere else in comics. Ideas about representative government, political asylum, social compacts, religious tolerance & racial identity politics etc.And it's never a lecture, it's an entertaining space opera with a unique premise that will keep you reading for well over 100 issues. I think it is one the best comics of all time. Mike's new stuff is great. But if you want to know why Mike Baron is a legend, start at the beginning of Nexus. Brilliant stuff.

[@sarcastanaut]

Right on! I've been a Baron fan since the 80s.

[@deathfab]

Great interview. I see Mike on steams but it's nice to hear about life.

[@richardbonk9294]

What a blast it was to illustrate "Leviathan"!

[@jimmyowens5415]

Richard you and Mike are magic together

[@richardbonk9294]

Thanks Jimmy!​@jimmyowens5415

[@HeadlessBourgeoisie]

I really enjoyed this interview. Mike is a genuine guy, and his work is always delivered earnestly and with a love and understanding of the medium.

[@jcmberne]

Nexus and Badger were absolutely formative experiences for me. For several years were the only comics I continued reading.

[@TheUnseenFenianHand]

Two legends

[@jimmyowens5415]

Mike is well loved in this community. I ordered 3 books from him and asked if he could sign them. He did and wouldn't take a penny for the autograph ❤He's a kind man and we are proud to have him in CG

[@collegesandcannibals241]

Great interview. Thanks to Mike, too.

[@WhatGeeksDo]

Really fun and interesting interview. Thanks guys.

[@Rick-eo8vo]

Big Ups Mike Baron 😎👍

[@MikeMcMahonArt]

Thank you for the shout out Mike!!

[@johnnytaz4494]

Two absolute legends. Love the discussion.

[@KrazyKat007]

Great show! Love hearing two writers talk about the craft. I had no idea Mike Baron was such an R. Crumb fan! Would love to see you do a deep dive interview with Chris Claremont some time.

[@christophertaylor9100]

Holy crap what kind of idiot would NOT hire Mike freaking Baron?? The man is a legend

[@jimmyowens5415]

Best Comment of the day already

[@sleepyreader666]

Nexus is the greatest comic of the 80s. That was a monumental achievement that needs more recognition.

[@cosmiccry6675]

I got into US comics starting with Mike‘s Punisher! His writing and the art of the book was the reason for me to collect the US stuff. And I am so glad I did back then. Best stuff ever and we all can see today how precious this time was and how fast quality goes down. Comics today suck for 99% of the time.

[@ComicsOdyssey]

Man! To see the entire collected Nexus in my store… that would be awesome!

[@jimmyowens5415]

He released a new Nexus story. Find it on his website!

[@ComicsExposed]

Chapters: 00:00 Choosing Passion Projects Over Mainstream Comics 03:44 Meeting The Comic Legend 07:22 Discovering Marvel And DC Comics 11:22 Creativity In Challenging Times 15:05 Collaborations With Dennis Kitchen And Rand Holmes 18:50 The Importance Of Engaging Storytelling 22:29 The Evolution And Politics Of The Punisher 26:12 The Evolution Of Superhero Movies 29:41 The Rising Star Behind The New Movie Adaptation 33:23 Sherlock Holmes And Asperger Syndrome 37:15 Exploring Secret Rooms And Hidden Passages 41:39 Sherlock Holmes And The Mystery Of The Sunken Freighters 45:01 Unveiling Captain Nemo's Secret Weapon 48:52 Evolving As A Professional Writer: Lessons Learned 52:24 The Art Of Comic Pacing And Panel Usage 55:52 Crafting The Perfect Story Ending 59:31 The Intersection Of Comedy And Horror 01:03:05 Success Of "Florida Man" Novel Series 01:06:44 The Comics Gate Kings And Their Influence 01:11:01 Influential Comic Book Writers 01:14:31 Upcoming Tour Highlights

[@Worldatwarcomics]

Great interview!

[@RoqueInc]

Great conversation. I learned a lot from it! Thank you, Mark and Mike!

[@HereComesCALICO]

Awesome interview!

[@benjamhouse7330]

Great interview. Mike Baron & you - Mark Millar - are world class. I'm currently in the midst of pitching my outer space parody comic series/limited-series STARCREEP. I have 3-5 other comics being worked on right now by different artists - that I wrote. There's never a dull moment. 2025 may be an outstanding year. *B. L. Blankenship

[@jimmyowens5415]

You should meet up with Comicsgate,We are a community that backs books bring worked on and tries to get them funded

[@ferrarriohh]

Picked up a copy of Baron's Leviathan for my dad's impending Birthday/Christmas gift

[@Shneily-Wheely]

Great show. Mike Baron is a king!

[@plasterharris]

good discussion fellas thanks! i enjoy hearing the pointers and advice. that denny oneil quote about dialogue is amazing! (for anyone reading this is 'comic dialogue should be newspaper headlines, but written by poets')

[@32FONickweiser]

Looking forward to Vatican Coty. Congrats!

[@PatD1969]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@legkick1]

Great interview Mark! I was wondering if you knew of a Marvel UK artist named Jeff Aclin? Jeff was the penciler for the cover of Marvel Spotlight #1 with Captain Mar-vell. Really good artist with a John Buscema feel.

[@DavidBerlanga1]

Can we get Jeff Lemiere on here? I just discovered Black Hammer and love it!

[@jimmyowens5415]

Jeff is my second favorite writer behind Remender. Sweet Tooth is a classic

[@stevendelavega9957]

Mike Baron rules!!! Everyone catch Comicsgate Kings on the Comic Artist Pro Secrets channel on Monday nights!

[@svensvensson2724]

Hey Mike !

[@ComicsExposed]

Where's the link to Mike's Sherlock Holmes comic?

[@AmoralPhat40oz]

CG LOVES MILLAR & MIKE BARON! Shout out!!

[@jimmyowens5415]

Yes we do!

[@underglowcomics]

Great interview as always! Any chance of you interviewing Frank Miller? That would blow my mind! :)

[@alexdahlin8562]

Legends! 👍🏻 Also hi Comicsgate!

[@jimmyowens5415]

Hello 👋🏽

[@jordansculpt]

Mark, where can I find some information on the pricing of Night Club and what you found about the price and the effect on sales?

[@ScottJonesy]

Hail Comicsgate. Back this book people.

[@jimmyowens5415]

Hail

[@tremblingcolors]

I think he just didn't understand your accent when you said Michael Moorcock because he's definitely familiar since he wrote some Corum comics for First comics.

[@remymouskewitz5774]

Mr. Millar......... my life is a complete wreck, isn't it? It was just like, you don't even think about it in the moment, you're just focusing on what you have to do to keep going......

[@MichaelJPartyka]

Mike Baron's first five issues of FLASH (1-4 + Annual 1) are still some of the best Wally West stories ever. But you could tell at the time that he was running out of ideas because nearly every story after those (except for the introduction of Chunk, who was quite an original character) was "Flash vs. this or that new speedster". Still, he gave the new Flash quite a launch. One tip for Mike, though: Maybe don't explain your comic's plot in too fine detail before you actually have a chance to sell the book.

[@taklovesart2421]

🫡🫡🫡🫡✋🏾✋🏾✋🏾🙏🏽

[@jimmyowens5415]

If you havent read Bronze Star i implore you to. You wont be disappointed

[@mauricenpa9292]

What an awkward interview. Poor Mike can't understand that thick Millar accent.

[@TheUnsatisfied]

Great interview by two greats, and I have to admit the Sherlock trailer is a banger! Wasn't expecting that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jPhZqEhbGhgJYsi=KoWD3mutwlZAjptQ