The Storyteller Behind Jem, Conan, Babylon 5: and More Christy Marx Unplugged

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In this powerhouse episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with legendary writer Christy Marx—the visionary behind Jem and the Holograms, a creative force on G.I. Joe, Spider-Man, Babylon 5, Conan the Adventurer, and so much more.

From pioneering emotional storytelling in Saturday morning cartoons to building entire worlds in comics like Sisterhood of Steel, Red Sonja, and Elfquest, Christy Marx has always championed character-driven narratives rooted in empathy, identity, and purpose.

🎧 In this episode:

• The untold origin story of Jem & the Holograms
• Writing in male-dominated rooms for Spider-Man & G.I. Joe
• Crafting nuanced fantasy in Conan & Babylon 5
• Balancing humor and heart with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Building entire mythologies in comics with the Sisterhood of Steel
• Her writing philosophy: why genre fiction is never “just for kids”
• What she’d create today with total creative freedom

Find out more about Christy Marx 

💻 https://christymarx.com/

📱 https://www.instagram.com/christy.marx?igsh=dGFnN3k0bzdoaDR3

Whether you’re a fan of 80s cartoons, a comic book enthusiast, or a storyteller looking to learn from one of the best in the business, this episode is a masterclass in genre writing and creating with soul.

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