Pick Your Brain: Ron Frenz
Feat. Ron Frenz Q: Mike – “How different is the industry when it comes to creating comic books now from back in the ’80s? Would you say?” A: Ron –…
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…
Recently Closed Dec 2023
Although these campaigns have ended, issues may still be available on the creator’s website, social media, OnDemand, or through BackerKit. Here’s a list of campaigns that closed recently, along with…
Crowdfunding Campaigns Dec 2023
Be sure to check out our Winter Special 2023-24 Kickstarter which includes contributions from 20+ Publishers of Winter themed Pin-Ups. The left-over funds will go towards pushing Comics Illustrated to…
Featured Creator: Laurie Calcaterra
Laurie Calcaterra Laurie Calcaterra started her career in 2017 writing for the Detroit-based production company, Coattail Collective. She wrote and starred in the short film “Catfish-ing” and created the spy…
Writing Tips: Dave Brink
When I was approached by Comics Illustrated for their segment on Writing Tips, asking me if I’d be interested in sharing some of my wisdom on writing, I was initially…
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…
Featured LCS: The RCade
COMICS, COLLECTIBLES, & GAMES Since March of 2022, The RCade Comics, Collectibles, & Games has been serving the needs of the comic and gaming community in Fort Wayne, IN. The…
Sean Gordon Murphy’s Bait and Switch
By Piper Steed Sean Gordon Murphy’s latest crowdfunded book, Zorro, Man of the Dead, has come under fire once more, this time for what some are calling a bait-and-switch plot.…
Mark Millar’s Industry-Saving Advice
By Piper Steed New York Times best-selling comic book author, Mark Millar, recently took to X/Twitter to share his advice on how Marvel and DC can save their industry. In…