Comic Con Hacks
By Rick Duree The comic con season is fast approaching, and I know where your mind is going—gotta beef up your merch offerings and booth presentation to compete for the…
5 New and Innovative Features Every Comic Should Have
By Mike Wheeler The comic book industry has seen immense innovation over the last decade. As creators experiment with new technologies and creative ideas, comics have evolved far beyond paper…
New Year, New Hustle
Go from Part-Time to Full-Time Creator BY RICK DUREE Have you ever been hit in the face…with inspiration? I remember when I had my first comic writing epiphany. I was…
Nyobi: To Trace, or Not to Trace?
By Mike Wheeler In an industry built on imagination and original art, few offenses irk comic book creators and fans more than straight-up copying another artist’s work. Recent years have…
Letterers: The Unsung Heroes
BY ANDREW THOMAS For nearly a century, comic books have been an important part of popular culture. With visually stunning art and compelling narratives, they have shaped the way we…
World Building
5 Add-Ons You Need, But Never Thought of By Rick Duree “The morning had dawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer.”– A Game…
Straight From the Hart
I started reading—really reading—at the age of 5 years old. My best friend, Paddy, who was 4, gave me some Richie Rich, Archie, and Little Lulu comic books. You call…
To Publisher, or Not to Publisher?
By Rick Duree Jump on in; the water’s great! Or so it seems when you check out random comic groups on social media. The posts are colorful and gripping. Everyone…
Ethereal: A Case Study
By Mike Wheeler Ethereal is a company that comes to mind when searching for an example of what a true publishing company should look like. Dustin Brunell is the head…
The End of Comics?
By Bradley Mitzelfelt Marvel and DC are dead. “But Brad! There are all kinds of comics being produced and people still reading them! And what about the movies?!” That’s true,…
