{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Tom Rasch Interview - Marvel Comics, Black Alpha, and Creator-Owned IP","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/833ebd57\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6047,"description":"Tom Rasch - Marvel Comics, Black Alpha, and Creator-Owned IP\n\nOn this episode, we sit down with comic artist and creator Tom Rasch to explore his journey through the comic book industry.\nFrom early inspiration rooted in classic pop culture like Batman, Spider-Man, and Star Trek, Tom developed a passion for storytelling and art that led him to pursue comics professionally. \nHe shares the realities of breaking into the industry; from early rejection at San Diego Comic-Con portfolio reviews to eventually landing work with Marvel Comics on Punisher.\nBut the journey didn’t stop there.\nTom dives into: The lessons learned working inside Marvel  The challenges of the comic industry during market shifts  The importance of mastering storytelling fundamentals  His transition into building his own creator-owned universe  The origins and future of Black AlphaThis episode is a powerful look at what it takes to evolve from aspiring artist...to professional...to creator of your own world.\n🔗 WATCH / FOLLOW USDN\n📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usdepartmentofnerds\n📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usdn_podcast/\n🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@usdn_podcast\n🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/usdn-chairman.bsky.social\n👤 FOLLOW TOM RASCHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trasch65/\n🧰 SUPPORT USDN (BCW AFFILIATE)Protect your comic collection with BCW Supplies:\nhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse code USDN at checkout\nAffiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.\n📩 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIES: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com\n #TomRasch #BlackAlpha #IndieComics #ComicBookCreators #USDNPodcast #MarvelComics #Punisher2099 #CreatorOwned #ComicArtists #ComicBookPodcast #IndieCreators #WorldBuilding #ConceptArt #IndependentComics #ComicCommunity ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jK77dc0vRU6rdQe3lGzQeHxWXmC-iqPIYcsRvu3WnRw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}