Jerry Carita, creator of the Kickstarter project "CICADA SAMURAI," and I discuss his gory/horror/action comic about an immortal samurai cicada protecting his brood from terrifying monsters, inspired by parenthood and featuring collaborations with talented artists. Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:26 The inspiration behind Cicada Samurai and its storyline 0:08:14 Collaboration with Afro Samurai creator and Japanese culture influence 0:09:10 Walt Flanagan's artwork adds gritty and violent aesthetic to comic 0:11:01 Successful Kickstarter campaign leads to stretch goals and expanded story 0:14:31 Opportunities for up-and-coming artists to contribute to the comic 0:15:56 Expanding the Arc: Double Issues for Kickstarter 0:18:39 The Importance of Indie Comics in Comic Book Shops CICADA SAMURAI KICKSTARTER FOLLOW/SUPPORT THE CICADA SAMURAI TEAM: @thornycomics (Insta) Mary Landro (Insta) Takashi Okazaki (Site) Walt Flanagan (TESD) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question on SpeakPipe. Thank you for the continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2022 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site FOLLOW US: - Twitter | @ReasonsImBroke and @TRIBPod - Instagram - Pinterest - Threads - Tumblr - Discord Lounge - YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / iHeartRadio / TuneIn / Overcast SUPPORT THE POD: Getting $1's worth of entertainment and information each month? Support us on Patreon or visit our TeePublic storefront! SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Each one helps new Brokettes discover the podcast. Contribute to the Hero Initiative to offer assistance to comic creators facing difficulties. Show your support for the AFSP's efforts by donating to the Autumn Snyder Tribute Fund. CREDITS: Opening/Closing Jingles - Alex Scott Show Logo By - Opanaldiova