Comic Book Club Bonus: Matt Kindt Is New And Improved

In this bonus episode of Comic Book Club, hosts Alex and Justin welcome back acclaimed comic book creator Matt Kindt for an in-depth conversation about his highly anticipated return to the Mind Management universe with 'Mind Management: New and Improved,' set to launch June 24th from Oni Press. Kindt discusses the evolution of the series, emphasizing its fresh start with a new protagonist—the Eraser—who wipes away the previous continuity to welcome new readers. He reveals that the book’s themes of information overload and mental clarity are deeply personal, inspired by his own digital detox and struggles with attention in the modern age. Kindt also shares his meticulous, hand-drawn creative process, including using fountain pens and physical notebooks to authenticate his work in an era of AI-generated content, culminating in his '100% Human Made' initiative. The conversation touches on his broader creative philosophy, the challenges of adapting comics to film, and his commitment to artistic integrity over Hollywood hype. He reflects on the pressures of being a solo creator, the joy of storytelling through formal innovation, and the importance of staying true to one’s vision—especially when working with collaborators like Brian Hurt on Fort Psycho and Hunter Goranson on marketing. The episode closes with excitement around the book’s unique promotional campaign, including an 800-number quiz, skywriting, and collectible blind bags with narrative value.