Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Comix Creators, is a new interview series here on the channel where we sit down with the most exciting comic artists, creators and illustrators to explore their process, journey, and the stories behind their work.
On episode 1, I will be talking to Mark Spears, after spending more than 25 years trying to break into comics, Mark Spears has become one of the hottest names in independent comics. In this candid conversation, he shares the highs, lows, lessons learned, and the emotional impact of seeing fans connect with his work.
So step inside the mind of master horror artist Mark Spears as we dive deep into the the latest issue of Monsters (8), with the release of the Winter Horrorland, his highly anticipated new blind bag launching Wednesday, 17th December 2025.
Monsters comic series success
Spawn 77 and working with Todd McFarlane
Breaking into the comic book industry
Independent comics publishing
Comic book collecting and blind bags
Social media and creator mental health
Family, Christmas traditions and life behind the scenes
Fan reactions and community support
Future projects and what's next for Mark Spears
If you're after any of the Monsters Winter Horrorland Blind Bags, please help out my amazing Local Comic Shop (Untold Comics) and pick up some copies here:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Community Reactions to Mark Spears
05:11 Blind Bags, Success & Fan Expectations
12:00 Mark Spears Returns to MJ Comix
16:48 The Emotional Impact of Fan Support
19:13 25 Years of Rejection Before Success
25:21 Social Media, Criticism & Mental Health
34:35 Family Life & Christmas Traditions
44:15 "The Next Todd McFarlane?"
48:50 Spawn 77 & Working with Todd McFarlane
51:41 Breaking Into Comics Then vs Now
01:01:30 Blind Bags, Rare Variants & Golden Tickets
01:03:02 UK Appearances & Meeting Fans
01:26:49 Mark's First Comic Books & Collecting Journey
01:43:00 Business Decisions, Covers & Serving Fans
01:48:10 Spawn 77 Blind Bags & Future Collaborations
02:10:02 Future Plans, Omnibus Editions & Art Books
02:12:08 Artistic Influences & Creative Process
02:57:41 Todd McFarlane & Industry Legends
03:00:00 Christmas Wishes
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Comix Creators, is a new interview series here on the channel where we sit down with the most exciting comic artists, creators and illustrators to explore their process, journey, and the stories behind their work.
On episode 1, I will be talking to Mark Spears, after spending more than 25 years trying to break into comics, Mark Spears has become one of the hottest names in independent comics. In this candid conversation, he shares the highs, lows, lessons learned, and the emotional impact of seeing fans connect with his work.
So step inside the mind of master horror artist Mark Spears as we dive deep into the the latest issue of Monsters (8), with the release of the Winter Horrorland, his highly anticipated new blind bag launching Wednesday, 17th December 2025.
Monsters comic series success
Spawn 77 and working with Todd McFarlane
Breaking into the comic book industry
Independent comics publishing
Comic book collecting and blind bags
Social media and creator mental health
Family, Christmas traditions and life behind the scenes
Fan reactions and community support
Future projects and what's next for Mark Spears
If you're after any of the Monsters Winter Horrorland Blind Bags, please help out my amazing Local Comic Shop (Untold Comics) and pick up some copies here:
be81be-3.myshopify.com/products/mark-spears-monsters-8-winter-horrorland-blind-bag-due-17-12-25?_pos=2&_sid=54e8297f6&_ss=r
Timestamps:
00:00 Community Reactions to Mark Spears
05:11 Blind Bags, Success & Fan Expectations
12:00 Mark Spears Returns to MJ Comix
16:48 The Emotional Impact of Fan Support
19:13 25 Years of Rejection Before Success
25:21 Social Media, Criticism & Mental Health
34:35 Family Life & Christmas Traditions
44:15 "The Next Todd McFarlane?"
48:50 Spawn 77 & Working with Todd McFarlane
51:41 Breaking Into Comics Then vs Now
01:01:30 Blind Bags, Rare Variants & Golden Tickets
01:03:02 UK Appearances & Meeting Fans
01:26:49 Mark's First Comic Books & Collecting Journey
01:43:00 Business Decisions, Covers & Serving Fans
01:48:10 Spawn 77 Blind Bags & Future Collaborations
02:10:02 Future Plans, Omnibus Editions & Art Books
02:12:08 Artistic Influences & Creative Process
02:57:41 Todd McFarlane & Industry Legends
03:00:00 Christmas Wishes
Hope you enjoy this video.
Want an alternative to Streamyard? Here's $10 Credit for Restream. Use the referral link below:
restream.io/join/r0B0XB
🔔 SUBSCRIBE : bit.ly/3sFAO93
Join the channel and hit that notification bell so you don't miss upcoming videos of unboxings, store visits and live shows.
📧 CONTACT ME :
james@mjcomix.com
For all enquiries / suggestions then please do drop me an E-Mail or you can contact us through our Website:
mjcomix.com/contact
Follow MJ Comix on the following:
instagram.com/mj_comix
tiktok.com/@mj_comix
#interview #comics #blindbag #horror #art #artist #collector #MarkSpears #MonstersComic #Spawn77 #ToddMcFarlane #ComicBooks #IndependentComics #ComicCollectors #MJComix #ComicBookInterview #comiccommunity
