Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Join MJ Comix for an exclusive conversation with horror artist and comic creator Mark Spears, the visionary behind The Monster & The Wolf and the viral Trick or Treat Blind Bags.

In this in-depth interview, Mark opens up about his journey as an artist, the creative process behind his hauntingly beautiful work, and his love of classic monsters, pulp horror, and storytelling through paint and ink.

Comics Curing Cancer 2025 | A 3-Day Comic Book Livestream Event!
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Comics Curing Cancer (C3) is back for another epic weekend! Join us October 24–26 for a powerful 3-day virtual fundraiser, hosted by comic book content creators across YouTube, all in support of the American Cancer Society.

What Is Comics Curing Cancer?
Comics Curing Cancer is a 100% volunteer-driven initiative uniting the comic book community to fight the ultimate supervillain—cancer. Since its launch, we've raised over $150,000, and in 2025, we're aiming for $55,000 more!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:36 - Blind Bags
00:09:10 - Giveaways Shoutouts
00:16:00 - Interview Backstory
00:19:00 - Who is Mark Spears?
00:25:20 - Career Origins
00:33:40 - Owning a Comic Shop
00:37:00 - Career Turning Point
00:47:40 - Reflection on success
00:55:20 - Advice for artists
00:59:03 - Todd McFarlane!
01:13:20 - Spawn Original Sketch
01:18:47 - Spears Giveaway
01:21:08 - Golden Ticket prank!
01:22:42 - Rob Liefeld
01:24:43 - Best Blind Bags?
01:29:40 - Friends rooting for Mark
01:31:46 - Mark's Reaction
01:33:41 - Winter Blind Bags
01:40:21 - Bryan McClay on Mark
01:45:45 - Emotional Mark
01:47:06 - Spawn 77 release
01:55:43 - 9.9 Invincible Giveaway
01:56:20 - Courtyard Giveaway
02:00:08 - Mark Spears Big Giveaway
02:19:00 - Mark Donates more!
02:28:50 - Ultimate Giveaway!

FULL LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE (All times Eastern)
Friday, Oct 24
• Legion of Comics | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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• MJ Comix | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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• Izzy | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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• DJ Linx | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Saturday, Oct 25
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• Brian LCS | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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• John's Comics with Friends | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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• Legion of Comics (Hearts) | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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• OnlySlabs | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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• LIVE ART AUCTION | 5:00 PM – 9:00/10:00 PM
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• Haul Yeah Comics | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Sunday, Oct 26
• AussieVerse | Overnight
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• Cliff | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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• Bleeker Street Comics | 1:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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• Comics & Collectibles Auction | 1:00 PM – Close
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