Markisan Naso

Markisan Naso is a comic book writer and publishing expert in Chicago. His first comic book series, Voracious, debuts in February 2016 from Action Lab Entertainment. Markisan has 14 years of experience managing, editing, and revitalizing publications, including Knowledge Quest and School Library Research for the American Association of School Librarians. He has authored more than 150 features in print and on the web, covering subjects as diverse as catheter use protocols, EF5 tornadoes, and Superman. You can find out more about Markisan at www.markisan.com.

MAGAZINE CONTENT BY MARKISAN NASO (24 TOTAL)

Colloquium #15: Back to Life — Ben Kahn on Shaman

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Wed, 9 December 2015

Markisan interviews Ben Kahn on Shaman! Ben talks about writing the supernatural and sassy world of Shaman, tattoos, his Kickstarter success and the problems with Superboy punching time… (1:56:00) Find out more about Shaman at… [more]

Colloquium #14: Imagine You’re Dying — Dave Dwonch on Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Thu, 29 October 2015

Markisan interviews Dave Dwonch on Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab! Dave talks about writing supernatural tales for all ages, the origins of Action Lab Entertainment, seeing ghosts as a child and how almost… [more]

Colloquium #13: Magic Horror Vibe — Ales Kot on Wolf

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Tue, 23 June 2015

Markisan interviews writer Ales Kot on Wolf, his upcoming fantasy / horror / crime series for Image Comics. They discuss the influence of Hellblazer, the importance of diversity in comics, the lure of Los Angeles,… [more]

It Follows: A Review

by Markisan Naso | in Reviews | Sat, 25 April 2015

REVIEW: It Follows Release Date: March 27, 2015 Writer & Director: David Robert Mitchell Staring: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi Run time: 100 minutes Rating: 5 (of 10) SPOILER ALERT! I really love when… [more]

Colloquium #12: Robot Parts — Brian Clevinger on Atomic Robo

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Wed, 11 February 2015

Markisan interviews Brian Clevinger on Atomic Robo! Brian talks writing historical adventures, translating Atomic Robo into an RPG game, the origin of Dr. Dinosaur, and why a robot needs pants for every adventure. (1:24:56) You… [more]

Top 10 Films of 2014

by Markisan Naso | in Articles | Wed, 7 January 2015

2014 was a very good year for film, featuring an impressive balance of quality blockbusters and indie marvels. I saw a lot of movies this year, but of course I didn’t see every single one.… [more]

Colloquium #11: Kill Things for a Living — Kurtis J. Wiebe on Rat Queens

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Mon, 8 December 2014

Markisan interviews Kurtis J. Wiebe on Rat Queens. Kurtis talks about how the series breaks down social barriers, whether or not there will be lineup changes, goblin punk bands, and where the Rat Queens would… [more]

DOOMBOY: A Review

by Markisan Naso | in Reviews | Sun, 9 November 2014

DOOMBOY Written and Illustrated by Tony Sandoval Published by Magnetic Press Rating: 8.5 (of 10) “This story of a boy moved to create awe-inspiring axe tributes to his lost love is a compelling read by… [more]

Colloquium #10: That Kind of Western — Jay Faerber on Copperhead

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Mon, 27 October 2014

Markisan interviews Jay Faerber on his Image series, Copperhead. Jay talks about writing “Deadwood in space,” working Marvel style, the industry shift to creator-owned stories and what the hell kind of animal officer Boo actually… [more]

Colloquium #8: Orange is the New Cape — CW Cooke on Solitary

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Mon, 22 September 2014

Markisan interviews CW Cooke on Solitary, his upcoming superhero prison drama from Devil’s Due Entertainment. CW talks about the challenges of working on a creator-owned indie series, the politics of prison, what makes the mixture… [more]

Colloquium #9: Ice Reaching like Fingers — Chuck Dixon on Winterworld

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Mon, 15 September 2014

Markisan interviews Chuck Dixon on his IDW series, Winterworld. Chuck talks about the challenges of surviving a frozen wasteland, taking Winterworld to TV, the temperament of badgers and the fortunate translation mistake that led to walrus… [more]

Colloquium #7: Psychological Damage – Terry Moore on Rachel Rising

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Fri, 28 February 2014

Markisan interviews Terry Moore on Rachel Rising, his critically acclaimed, self-published horror series. Terry discusses what makes terror work, creating the creepy town of Manson and the unique characters who live there, having his heart broken over… [more]

Houses of the Holy #1-5 Review

by Markisan Naso | in Reviews | Sun, 12 January 2014

“Houses of the Holy is a comic that deserves a lot more attention. Its stark, stygian atmosphere, engrossing narrative, and visionary art make it one of the finest horror comics I’ve read. And the Madefire… [more]

Colloquium #6: The Monster that Wears Our Face — Mike Carey on Suicide Risk

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Sun, 22 December 2013

Markisan interviews Mike Carey on Suicide Risk, his ongoing superhero series for BOOM! Studios. They discuss the epic scope of the book, the possibility of a Careyverse, and how real people would react if they ever got… [more]

Colloquium #5: Norse Cosmology — Jason Aaron on Thor: God of Thunder

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Wed, 6 November 2013

Markisan interviews Jason Aaron on Thor: God of Thunder. They talk about the three versions of Thor, the deliciousness of Mead, coming up with elf names, Mangog, and why beards are essential for both men and Gods.… [more]

Colloquium #4: Point of No Return — Christos Gage on Absolution

by Markisan Naso | in Interviews, Podcasts | Sun, 13 October 2013

Markisan interviews Christos Gage on his creator-owned superhero series, Absolution. They talk about how protagonist John Dusk becomes a killer, the effects of PTSD on police officers, the parallels between Absolution and Breaking Bad, and how to get… [more]