In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss the role of the colorist. Topics include how to break into the business, how to deal with time pressures, and how to avoid burnout.

In this episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the potential impact of having millions of current readers of kids and YA graphic novels enter into the wider comic book market. 

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the one person who can improve the quality of your comic and reduce the stress of producing it.

Graphic novel, mini-series, ongoing series, which length is the right choice for your comics? That depends on the creator, the publisher, the retailer, and the reader. Andy and Gamal look at the perspectives of each group and how they factor into the size of your story. 

The comic book press regularly discusses the real challenges and issues involved in being a comic book creator or publisher. But it is also true that now is the best time in the history of comics to build a business in this industry.

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection podcast, Andy and I talk about the creative and mental impact of negative reactions to your comic and what you can do on a personal and professional level to reduce your inevitable discomfort.

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the best and most profitable way to get your comic in the hands of your readers.

Andy and Gamal wrap up 2023 with our thoughts on how censorship, crowdfunding, comic book shops, and digital comics will evolve and impact the comic book industry in 2024.

Andy and Gamal discuss the personal and professional qualities you need to maintain a long career in comic books and we talk about evolving as a creative person over time.

Andy and Gamal discuss the current state of the direct market in light of recent op-ed pieces and offer some advice on what creators, publishers and retailers can and can’t do to improve the situation.

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In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I talk about the major changes happening at IDW, the impact of Marvel’s crowdfunding experiment on other creators, and how to carry yourself as a comic book professional before and after you get a gig.

In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I talk about what creators and publishers need to think about when printing their comics for crowdfunding and conventions. We also talk about the impact of book bans on comics and the companies that publish them.

In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I report on the state of comic conventions in 2023, the loss of an iconic artist for Mad Magazine, the end of the Ike era at Marvel, and what independent comic publishers can learn from his impact on the company.

In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I discuss how events like ComicsPro can help comic creators build positive relationships with retailers. We also discuss the challenges of publishing superhero comics both for established companies like Marvel and for independent publishers as well. If you'd like to subscribe to our mailing list or join the Discord, live classes, and expert interviews of Comics Connection, visit us at https://comicsconnection.net/

In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I discuss the companies attempting to replace Comixology as the main source for digital comics and what publishers should look for in a digital comics platform. We also talk about the increasing importance of Kickstarter to the independent comics community and the impact a new comics industry liaison will have over the next few years.

In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I discuss the digital Comics Options for publishers and creators in the wake of Amazon's recent moves, as well as the questions raised by the financial news coming out of IDW and Skybound.

Today Andy and I discuss the class action lawsuit against AI art, the disappearance of comic book sales charts, and the legal and moral foundations of working in comics as a freelancer.