In Love with the Process Podcast EP401 | This Is What Creative Leadership Looks Like (w/ Eric Canete)
Jun 30, 2026
Eric Canete, concept and storyboard artist behind Absolute Batman and Chrononauts, shares his journey from animation to comics and leading creative teams. He talks about why Absolute Batman connects, how storyboarding informs leadership and visual storytelling, the importance of relationships, and setting clear standards to inspire great work.
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Why Absolute Batman Hooks New Readers
- Absolute Batman succeeds because each issue functions like a near-complete story, lowering barriers for new readers to jump in.
- Eric notes the series balances self-contained arcs with a larger through-line so fans can read any issue and still follow along.
Kid Tracing On A Magic Screen Sparked Self-Reliant Practice
- Eric learned to draw by tracing Marvel and DC images on a toy 'magic screen' and copying them obsessively.
- A mischievous cousin repeatedly erased parts, which pushed Eric to improvise and practice drawing independently.
Match Your Communication To The Audience
- Learn to adapt your language and tone to match the room so your ideas land with different stakeholders.
- Eric says leadership taught him to ramp rhetoric up or down depending on who he's talking to.
