Inspired Ink #91 - Cynation Comics

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with the creative group Cynation Comics, discussing their unique approach to comic book creation and music.

We have the creative group Cynation Comics joining us today! A musical and comic book creating power house! Come for one of the most fascinating conversations of the year! Cynation Comics is a young boutique Australian indie company, (founded by The Mak Bros.) with unmatched tenacity, work ethic, and constantly expanding ideas that go against convention. Josh Mak is many things - an avid reader and writer; co-founder of Cynation Comics; guitarist for the progressive symphonic metal band, ANA; the dark, brooding Batman; the creative catalyst behind the stories of ANA and Gods Among Men. In his work and in his person, Josh blends style and substance in a perfectly-balanced cocktail. He's worked alongside his brother Aaron creatively since 2017, dubbing themselves, The Mak Bros. Aaron Mak does one thing very well - turn Josh's manic chicken-scratchings into cohesive, structured scripts. He is also responsible for the lettering, editing, facilitating communication between the team members... and self-dubs himself the "cheeky, sexy Nightwing" to compliment Josh's Batman personality. Links: Kickstarter Project…

People in this episode

Host: Comix Wellspring

Guests: Josh Mak, Aaron Mak

Topics covered

• Cynation Comics
• indie comics
• creative process
• Australian comics
• music and comics
• interview

Keywords

• Cynation Comics
• Josh Mak
• Aaron Mak
• indie comics
• Australian comics
• music
• creative process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ANA

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