# Episode 36: Stuart Schreck - "Communication Isn't Criticism"

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Published: 2026-06-24T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Matthew's joined by Stuart Schreck, the Director of Sales for Dark Horse Comics! Hear about Stuart's journey from managing a comic book shop in Staten Island, to his 21 years at DC Comics, all the way to Dark Horse. If you ever wanted to understand what it's like to sell comics to comic book shops, this is the perfect opportunity! 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 For more, follow Matthew on Instagram and Blue Sky Support Stuart! Follow Stuart on Instagram Keep Up to Date on Dark Horse Comics

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