No, I met Clay at a convention after I became a professional. Clay’s art I really didn’t care for, so I never had that problem. I don’t think I ever waited in line to see them-hopefully I didn’t embarrass myself like that-but I knew them first as a fan. I followed them online and loved their art from back in the day. Tom King: I was a fanboy for Doc and Mitch before I knew them. Read: The promise-and danger-of comparing comic books to poetry Then we met in person at the Wizard World Chicago, and that’s where our friendship began. Mitch Gerads: I’ve known Doc the longest, since 2009, from Twitter. Did you know one another’s work before you met? Julie Beck: Tell me how you met and became friends. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Mitch Gerads, 40, a comic-book artist who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and has worked on titles including The Sheriff of Babylon, Batman, Mister Miracle, Heroes in Crisis, and Strange Adventures Tom King, 43, an author and comic-book writer who lives in Washington, D.C., and has worked on titles including The Vision, The Sheriff of Babylon, Batman, Mister Miracle, Heroes in Crisis, and Strange Adventures Clay Mann, 40, a comic-book artist who lives in Ponce Inlet, Florida, and has worked on titles including Batman, X-Men, and Heroes in Crisis Evan “Doc” Shaner, 36, a comic-book artist who lives in Grandville, Michigan, and has worked on titles including Strange Adventures, Future Quest, Man of Steel, and Supergirl
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