In life, we sometimes encounter people who can change the course of our lives. For me, Mark Alessi was one of them. Like so many others, I only learned of Mark's passing through social media. It was a surprise, and made me reflective of the fact that I owe a great deal to him, since he was instrumental in placing me where I am today. Had he not decided to hire me for one of the four founding books at Crossgen Comics, I might not have ever found myself living on the other side of the world, nor working alongside so many incredible comic creators, in a studio rife with energy and talent. I might not have ever been able to absorb skill sets that enabled me to boost my drawing ability beyond what I was capable of, allowing me to be in the position I am today. Those brief few years at Crossgen were truly transformative, and despite all the ups and downs, I don't think I'd trade it for anything. So thank you, Mark. May you Rest In Peace #MarkAlessi #CrossgenComics #Crossgen #Comics #Scion #JimCheung https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwnZBknu-C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9ph4euz2ioid