Mark Russell on 'Polis', Protopias, and 'X-Factor' lost stories

On this week’s episode of the AIPT Comics Podcast, writer Mark Russell joins the show to talk about Polis, his new one-shot from AWA Studios that imagines a hopeful path through climate catastrophe. We dig into the concept of protopias, the real-world science behind floating cities, and why sci-fi remains the most vital genre for our time. Plus, Russell reflects on his X-Factor run, including the storylines he didn’t get to finish—and the immortal grandma who stole every scene.