Men and Comic Books with Jason Fabok // Lead Courageously

About the Guest:

Jason Fabok is a professional comic book artist, designer, and illustrator mostly known for his work for DC Comics. After being mentored by comic superstar David Finch who he worked with on Batman: The Dark Knight, Fabok has gone on to contribute to some of DC’s biggest titles: Batman, Justice League, Detective Comics, Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, and Batman Eternal. 

In 2016, he joined forces with writer Geoff Johns on Justice League to deliver the critical and commercial hit “The Darkseid War.” And in 2019, Fabok won an Eisner Award for Best Short Story for his work on Swamp Thing’s “The Talk of the Saints.” In 2020, Johns and Fabok teamed up again to deliver the massive hit Batman: Three Jokers, which has gone on to become one of DC’s highest-selling books of the decade.

Outside of comics, Jason has designed action figures, statues for Prime 1 Studio, coins for the Canadian Mint, and other collectible products. He lives in Kingsville, Ontario, with his wife and three kids.

Episode Summary:
The episode features an in-depth conversation with comic book artist Jason Fabok, best known for his work on titles like Justice League, Batman: Three Jokers, and the upcoming Rook Exodus. Jason shares his journey into the comic book industry, the role his faith plays in his creative process, and the launch of his new publishing company Ghost Machine.

Key Takeaways:

• Jason approaches his work with intentionality, praying about the projects he takes on and striving to create art that aligns with his Christian faith.
• He sees comics as a powerful storytelling medium that can highlight aspects of faith, with many great stories finding their origins in biblical narratives.
• Discipline, hard work, and perseverance have been crucial to Jason's success as he's navigated the artistic journey.
• Strong collaborations, like with writer Geoff Johns, have allowed Jason's best work to shine through.
• With Ghost Machine, Jason hopes to create compelling, all-ages content that can be appreciated by families.

Notable Quotes:
"Really, all great stories kind of have their genesis point in the Bible." -Jason
"I've always prayed about the projects I'm doing." -Jason
"You never know, man. I mean, you know, kind of the backlash on superhero movies right now. I think the problem is they just lack of transcendence." -Jared

Resources:

GhostMachinePro.com

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