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“What makes a good editor is staying the hell out of the way as much as possible. ... If you're a DC or Marvel or Dark Horse or BOOM! editor who's assigning work, then if you did your job properly to begin with, then the people you've hired can be trusted to do what they do without excessive meddling. The ideal situation you're shooting for as an editor is to groom a collaborative creative team to the point where their work sails effortlessly through production and the most you have to do is fix the spelling and the commas.”

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Mark Waid
Mark Waid

Mark Waid, born on March 21, 1962, is a renowned American writer. He is known for his contributions to the comic book industry, particularly for his reinterpretations of classic comic book characters. more

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