# Episode 17: Christian Ward - "Art is About...Tension"

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Published: 2025-09-24T04:10:18+00:00
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## Resource

Matthew is joined this week by Sir (unofficially) Christian Ward! Writer of EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT for IDW Publishing, BATMAN: CITY OF MADNESS for DC Comics, and many more stellar projects, Christina talks about his childhood passion for being a comic book artist, lessons he took from his time as a teacher, the best advice he ever received, and how he's persevered through challenges to continue creating this collaborative magic. It's a must-listen for fans, readers, and aspiring creatives. Support the show! Read Matthew's newest webcomic, Sight Rhyme, for FREE on Tapas: https://tapas.io/episode/3624503 Crashing by Matthew and Morgan Beem: https://www.amazon.com/Crashing-Matthew-Klein/dp/1684059879

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