# The Art of Inking: Marc Deering on Star Wars, Flipside Comics, & Traditional vs Digital Techniques

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Podcast: [Nerdy Mewzings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nerdy-mewzings-7031728)
Published: 2026-02-16T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nerdymewzings.podbean.com/e/marc-deering/
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Join host James for an in-depth chat with veteran comic book inker Marc Deering (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Immortal Hulk, Hunt Kill Repeat, The Adventures of Lumen N from Dark Horse)! Marc shares his journey from discovering inking via Wizard Magazine in the pre-internet era, landing his first gig in 2003, favorite tools (Raphael brushes, Hunt 102 quills, even old Rapidographs), hybrid traditional/digital workflows, and what an inker really brings to pencils (texture, tone, lighting, readability). We geek out over Star Wars (inking Darth Vader was a career highlight!), Transformers, GI Joe, the old-school production grind vs. today, embellishment vs. finishing, and why collaboration duos are rarer now. He also opens up about co-founding Flipside Comics — a hub for serialized web comics, public domain gems, creator-owned projects, and even an 80s/soundtrack radio station for artists. Plus: —killer advice for breaking in today —make your own comics, use social media, focus on direct-to-fans —and why passion beats luck Whether you're an aspiring artist, comic fan, or just love the craft, this one's packed with stories, laughs, and real talk. Watch/Listen/Subscribe/Follow/Comment/Review Now and Keep it Nerdy! Checkout the Official Flipside Comics Website: https://ontheflipsidecomics.com/en/ Follow Marc and Flipside Comics: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcdeering and https://www.instagram.com/flipsidecomix X/Twitter - https://x.com/Marc_Deering and https://x.com/FlipsideComix Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Back (Again): Technical Difficulties & Shoutouts 02:30 Marc Deering’s Origin Story: Army Days, Wizard Magazine & Breaking In 04:51 Early Inking Tools: Brushes, Quills, and Learning from Pros 07:14 RapidoGraph Love/Hate: Cleaning, Collecting, and Old-School Gea…

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