Name:
Mark Schmidt
Creative Position:
Publisher, Writer, Editor, Letterer
Contact Info:
mschmidt@stratumcomics.com
FAVORITE COMIC BOOK:
Growing up:
Green Lantern
and now:
The Wicked + Divine
The 1 Superpower you want:
Teleportation
Location:
Austin, Texas
Website(s):
On Twitter and Instagram @stratumcomics
https://www.facebook.com/mark.schmidt.589583
https://www.facebook.com/stratumcomics/
https://www.facebook.com/thethreatcomic/
Your Credits:
Publisher at Stratum Comics
Co-Owner at 215 Ink
Production Manager on Enormous
Co-Writer, Co-Editor, and Letterer on The Threat
Comics Coordinator at Comicpalooza 
What have you been a part of creating that you can’t help but brag about?
The Threat
What Indie Title are you currently a huge fan of?
Any think Bob Salley is putting out has been great.
What is a Dream Project of yours??
I’m working on it now. The Threat. 
Is sexuality focused on too much in comic books?
Yes. Comics should be fun. I get that it should be diverse, but I think that can be done in a way that isn’t drawing attention to itself.
What is the worst thing a Villain can do to a Hero?
I know he’s not a comic book villain but, cutting off your wife’s head and having it shipped out to the middle of nowhere is pretty extreme.
Which Character is so over rated given the power you would kill off and why them?
Wolverine is getting a bit tired.
What is a mistake you made in your early years that our readers can learn from ?
Oh there are many. Have a contract with everyone. Even your buddy. Things getting heated when you are working on projects.
Make sure you know the value of your artist. Don’t underpay them, but don’t overpay them either.
If you’re an artist Anatomy and perspective are your friends. Know them like you love them and love them well.
Well done you have a single paragraph to tell us why we should become fans and what you are working on now :
This question always confounds me. I don’t like talking about myself. I think the work I’ve been doing is great. I love the world Vince and I have created for The Threat. Without the super powers it seems like a road the world is going down. When we describe the comic to people we often get “like now” as a response. People who’ve read the comics seem to enjoy it enough to come back for more. I also really like helping people find their own vision. I try and help people by giving suggestions about their art or a contract or a story whenever I’m asked. Right now I’m working on The Threat and finding other creators with a great concept and artwork to publish through Stratum.
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