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How much story is too much story?

Comic Lab - May 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
How do you know when you're giving your readers too many details? — or not enough? Where's the sweet spot between action and exposition? We're going deep on storycraft this week! PLUS: Zines, gutters, and distribution! THIS WEEK'S SHOW How much story to write Should you be doing a zine? Gutt...

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Social media is dead... now what?

Comic Lab - May 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Having completed their Kickstarters, Dave and Brad review the promotional outreach that delivered the biggest results and make a shocking discovery. Traditionally, social media platforms were the biggest drivers of Kickstarter pledges. But in 2024 they barely made the top ten. That raises an imp...

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Building traffic vs building audience

Comic Lab - May 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Is it possible to build traffic for your comic without building an audience? Also, an anonymous post on Reddit accuses Webtoons of using a predatory contract.  ON TODAY'S SHOW Building traffic vs. building an audience UPDATE: SDCC Panels UPDATE: Dave's 500 for 50 Is the Webtoons contract "p...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #396 – Austin Workman

Comic Crusaders Podcast - April 30, 2024 09:05 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats indie comics with the writer and creator of ROBO-USHER, Austin Workman. Tune in as they discuss Austin’s creative journey, Cinema 8 Comics, and his upcoming Kickstarter project, Robo Usher Volume 1 Issues 0-4 and more… Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com...

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Special guest Dave Blazek

Comic Lab - April 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
This week, we're talking to Dave Blazek, creator of "Loose Parts," a single-panel comic syndicated to more than 120 newspapers worldwide. Blazek is a three-time NCS Silver Reuben award winner and a danged delight. We'll discuss how he became an "accidental cartoonist" and his unique approach to ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #395 – Don Aguillo

Comic Crusaders Podcast - April 22, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with comic book creator, freelance illustrator, comic artist, and concept designer, Don Aguillo. Tune in to learn all about his journey in the business and his amazing work on Spawn and more… IG: @artofdonaguillo Meta: artofdonaguillo Thank You for Watchin...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #394 – Dexter Soy

Comic Crusaders Podcast - April 19, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
HAg out with Al Mega as he chats with an extraordinary artistry that has worked on amazing titles such as Red Hood and the Outlaws,” “Gunslinger Spawn,” “Captain Marvel,” and “Batman, Dexter Soy. Tune in to learn all about what he is getting into this year & more…. Follow on X @dextersoy Insta...

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Special Guest Jason Chatfield

Comic Lab - April 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
New Yorker cartoonist Jason Chatfield joins us to talk about cartooning for the venerable mag, working with a writing partner, doing stand-up at Dangerfield's comedy club, helming the 104-year-old Ginger Meggs syndicated comic, and much, much more! ON TODAY'S SHOW Jason Chatfield on Substack ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #393 – Patric J Reynolds

Comic Crusaders Podcast - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with comic book artist, Patric J Reynolds, all about his upcoming Spawn series, Deadly Tales of The Gunslinger. Tune in as Patric tells us what he and Jimmy Palmiotti have planned for Gunslinger Spawn/Jeremy Winston and more…..   Website: https://murderingin...

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How to maximize creativity

Comic Lab - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
We all have creative peaks and valleys. How can we maximize the good times and minimize the bad? ON TODAY'S SHOW Can you really maximize creativity? UPDATE: Dave's TikTok prediction may still come true UPDATE: 3-part series on Kickstarter coming to Pro Tips Favorite comics from outside the ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #392 – Jimmy Palmiotti

Comic Crusaders Podcast - April 05, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with the legend, Jimmy Palmiotti, all about his upcoming Spawn series, Deadly Tales of The Gunslinger. Tune in as Jimmy tells us what he has planned for Gunslinger Spawn/Jeremy Winston and more…..   Stay tuned for Deadly Tales Of The Gunslinger by Jimmy Palmi...

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Rebranding

Comic Lab - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
How important is rebranding after a series of unsuccessful ventures? Also, how does one get their comic translated into another language — and why? ON TODAY'S SHOW Rebranding Translating a comic UPDATE: The importance of monthly Profit/Loss statements UPDATE: Authors Equity Planning for pa...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #391 – Adam Martin and Eben Matthews

Comic Crusaders Podcast - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with the team behind Macroververse, Adam Martin and Eben Matthews as they talk about their last project, The Von Dingles, Macroverse and more…. Website: https://www.macroverse.com/ IG: @macroverseHQ X: @macroverse Thank You for Watching / Listening! We ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #390 – Magma Comix Team

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 29, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with the creatives mind behind the indie publisher Magma Comix. Tune in to learn how they are a creator first company and more… Support their latest project on Zoop, Maui Strong: https://zoop.gg/c/mauistrong Follow on Social at: https://twitter.com/MagmaCom...

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How to find the perfect pen name

Comic Lab - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
It's our most useful, actionable, practical show yet! Stufffed with handy tips and constructive advice for cartoonists and comic creators! ON TODAY'S SHOW Pen names UPDATE: Dave's Kickstarter at picklesbook.com  UPDATE: Patreon Welcome surveys Honorifics, acronyms, and abbreviations in word...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #389 – Chris O’Hara

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 25, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with writer, comic creator, publisher, Chris O’Hara. Tune in to learn all about his book Artificial, his press, Bent Box Comics and more… Follow All things Bent Box Comics at: https://linktr.ee/bentboxcomics   Thank You for Watching / Listening! We apprec...

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Comic Crusaders Special – Nina Bergman / Cold Meat

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 24, 2024 12:38 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Welcome to a brand new Comic Crusaders Special as Al Mega and Jeff “Mr. Happy” Bracey hang out with actress, singer, songwriter and model, Nina Bergman to discuss her journey and new film, Cold Meat, and more…..   Follow Nina on Instagram at: @ninabergman Hosts: Al Mega : @TheRealAlMega ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #388 – Stephen Sorrentino

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 22, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with producer/director/actor, Stephen Sorrentino, all about his new flick, Amends of the Father, which also happens to be Al’s first movie appearance! Tune in as they discuss the movie, how Al killed the scene and more…. Follow Stephen on: Instagram: stephen....

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Stretching yourself thin

Comic Lab - March 21, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Dave has some thoughts on AI. And Brad hates to stretch. That's it. That's the show. ON TODAY'S SHOW Artificial Intelligence is going to force us to be more creative How important is it to rest? NOTE: The Kickstarter for Brad's new Evil Inc books ends this week! Time is running out! You get...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #387 – Chris Baldie

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 18, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Today Al chats with designer, illustrator, comic book creator, Chris Baldie. Hang out as we chat about his very fun comic book, Jacques and the Great Art Theft, which recently funded on Kickstarter and is available for pre-order on Etsy! Website: http://chrisbaldie.com Etsy: https://www.etsy...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #386 – Mark Bell

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 15, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with Author, Digital Media Arts Educator. Publisher of Plague Doctor Press comic, Mark Bell all about his current, and almost ending Kickstarter project, S.P.I.R.I.T. #1-3 Sasquatch Love and more…. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1214207061/s...

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Special Guest Scott Kurtz and "Tables Titans Club"

Comic Lab - March 14, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Scott Kurtz is on the show to talk about the release of his new book, "Table Titans Club." It's available at Target stores nationwide, along with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local bookstore! ON TODAY'S SHOW Reimagining the "Table Titans" webcomic as a middle-school graphic novel Working ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #385 – Kat Leyh

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with talented artist, writer, and graphic novelist, Kat Leyh. Tune in to learn about her journey and her new book Thirsty Mermaids and more… https://katleyh.com/ https://twitter.com/kaymlay https://www.instagram.com/embroideredbone Thank You for Watching / ...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #384 – Erica Schultz

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 08, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with al Mega as he chats with comic book writer, letterer, and editor, Erica Schultz. Tune in as we discuss Erica’s NEW Spawn title, Rat City (she’s the FIRST female writer in the Spawn universe) and more… Check out her link tree to follow her on social and more… linktr.ee/ericaschult...

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Are you using the wrong tool for the job?

Comic Lab - March 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Kickstarter delivers on Discovery in a big way. So would it be wise to use it to replace our failing social media platforms? ON TODAY'S SHOW Using Kickstarter as social media? UPDATE: NCS Reuben Awards 2024 UPDATE: Dave has "Still Got it!" Posting a parody on Webtoon to gain notoriety NOTE...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #383 – Dan Panosian

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 04, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mage as he chats with comic book artist extraordinaire, Dan Panosian. Tune in to learn about his latest work with the Savage Red Sonja, his awesome cover art for Spawn and more…. Follow Dan on socials at: @urbanbarbarian Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate you...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #382 – Christopher Reda

Comic Crusaders Podcast - March 01, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al as he chats with Graphic Novel and Comic Book Writer and Publisher, Christopher Reda. Tune in to learn about his amazing line of indie books via Critical Entertainment and more….. https://www.criticalentertainmentla.com/ http://www.instagram.com/criticalentertainment https:...

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Using animation to promote

Comic Lab - February 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
TikTok and Instagram reels are moving to the forefront of social media. Is it time to learn video/animation so you can promote your webcomic? ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW... Using animation to promote UPDATE: Short Story Challenge UPDATE: Eisner deadline UPDATE: AI Art A digital-exclusive eComic Y...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #381 – Nick Butterworth

Comic Crusaders Podcast - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al as he chats with comic book creator, Nick Butterworth, the co-creator of B-Sides Comic. Tune in to learn all about this awesome new project and more…. Volume 1 is live now on Kickstarter. Support the project at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bsides/b-sides-comic-issue-...

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #380 – Lloyd & Natosha Jones

Comic Crusaders Podcast - February 23, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with Lloyd and Natosha Jones, the founders of Midnight Comics, Atlanta’s pioneering black family-owned comic book company. They’re passionate creators dedicated to crafting stories that resonate, such as “The Grey,” focusing on characters with immense power but ...

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