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Every great superhero universe has to start somewhere, and Kloud 9: The Star Soldier is aiming to launch one with heart, action, and plenty of cosmic adventure. On this episode, creators AJ O. Mason and Dominic Bustamante join the Bandits to discuss the origins of their exciting new series, the creative partnership behind the project, and the process of building an original hero and mythology from the ground up. They share the inspirations that shaped Kloud 9, the challenges of creating a new creator-owned universe in today's comics landscape, and what readers can expect from the just-published book. Along the way, AJ and Dominic reflect on their creative journeys, their love of comics, and why now is the perfect time to introduce readers to Kloud 9: The Star Soldier.

You can follow AJ on his site, ajomason.com, or on Instagram @ajomasonwriter. Dominic can also be found on Instagram @dommnics.

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