In addition to tirelessly bringing his narratives to life, Steven has amassed valuable experience across various fields such as Film, TV, Screenwriting, Narrative Design, and Studio Production. His efforts were driven by the singular goal of laying a solid foundation for exceptional storytelling, ensuring the proper capture of the essence of his intellectual properties.
His vision extends beyond mere storytelling; Steven aspires to create a company that not only delivers compelling narratives but also recaptures the nostalgic joy of yesteryear when comics were enjoyable for everyone, invoking the inner child in each reader. Simultaneously, he seeks to push the boundaries, inviting readers to explore the intriguing realms lying behind closed doors, opening minds to a myriad of possibilities—from the eerie to the wonderfully impossible.
Navigating the intricacies of film and television production demands exceptional multitasking skills, financial acumen, and a genuine passion for the craft. Sean's ability to excel in these areas has already proven invaluable, and his contributions are set to further enhance our company's standing, particularly as we delve into intellectual property generation, as we are poised to do with Sound Comics. It is a transition that only seems even more welcoming of his talents as he forges us ahead in our operations.
For over thirty years he has been writing professionally in all manners of the industry. Some for fun, some strictly for the paycheck, but then others for the passion for the work which is what brought him to Sound Comics.
Over the years he has optioned multiple feature length screenplays, sold a short that was produced, worked for a Disney property as a “punch-up” writer, edited and reviewed screenplays for Francis Ford Coppola’s “Zoetrope Studios,” wrote scripts for UPN’s Voyager and AMC’s The Walking Dead, published one novel and sold another to the European market, currently writes as feature’s editor for HorrorNews, the second largest horror news website in the world, and, just for fun, likes to build LEGO creations he makes up himself.
Between all of this work he managed, at 42 years old, to not only attend Full Sail University but graduate with his BFA in Creative Writing as Valedictorian where he also earned several other distinguished awards and was able to learn about comic writing under Malibu’s legendary Editor-in-Chief, Roland Mann.
The job as Editor-in-Chief is one he takes with the utmost seriousness (usually) and drives the narrative design of every title to ensure they remain strong and full of character; robust and unyielding.
Some of his more notable endeavors include character creation for high profile creative studios, brand identities for several comic book conventions, and most recently being named to the advisory board for the Orlando Science Museum’s Spark STEM Fest, as well as being picked to be the official sponsor and designer for Discovery Channel’s Battle-Bots alum Team Witch Doctor.
As the CCO, Graven’s reach extends to overseeing various aspects of publishing and production, including collaboration with creative teams, managing marketing efforts, and shaping the visual identity of the company, among other duties.
Graven is eager to continue to contribute to the success of Sound Comics, as he has overseen with other comic book companies over the years. He’s excited for the journey that our consumers will get to experience and, while challenges are certainly inevitable, particularly in the realm of Comics & IP Creation, it ultimately comes down to self-belief, embracing possibilities, and intensely diligent efforts to bring them to fruition. And, as Graven will also note, a team you can count on.
He is dedicated to the culture of Sound Comics and our shared vision of what the future of comics can and should be. To that end, his goal will always be to support talented creatives including the writers who inspire, passionate artists, and dedicated individuals choosing to create comics in general and especially here in with Sound!
Talon will be working to effortlessly navigate the ever-evolving creative market landscape, adeptly bridging the gap between new readers and seasoned enthusiasts. At Sounds Comics, we're fortunate to have him spearheading our efforts to extend a genuinely compassionate welcome to both newcomers and longtime fans alike. It all begins with prioritizing the consumer experience while ensuring our stories resonate deeply enough to keep them engaged.
In many ways, Talon embodies the comforting spirit of Mr. Rogers, extending a warm invitation to join him, reassuring you that it's perfectly okay to kindly settle in, pull up a seat with us, and enjoy the journey.