Off Panel #568: Celtics Shaq with Jack Mulqueen
Summary
Jack Mulqueen joins host David Harper to discuss his debut publisher comic, Project Perseus, and his unique background as a NYC nightlife developer. They explore how his pandemic-era writing journey led to self-publishing Nightlife Noir before landing at Vault Comics. Mulqueen shares anecdotes about Mike Tyson, his club Outer Heaven, and the collaborative process with artist Edison Neo.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Jack Mulqueen's background
How Jack started writing comics
Nightclub design and Metal Gear Solid influences
The friendly comic community and pandemic workshops
Childhood influences and family connections
Music blogging and a chance meeting with Mike Tyson
Discovering indie comics and early self-publishing
Learning from self-publishing before going pro
How nightlife experience feeds into comic creation
The niche appeal of comics and local fandom
Project Perseus: Concept and collaboration with Edison Neo
Structuring the series and pushing artistic limits
Writing philosophy and Edison's traditional workflow
Character design and 'monster of the week' format
Editorial support and buying the first issue
Future writing goals and NBA fandom
New York Knicks analysis and Eastern Conference predictions
NBA Draft picks and Indiana Pacers outlook
Outro, subscriptions, and Patreon supporters
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