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In this episode of Talkinβ Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Malcolm McFadden, founder of 615 Comics, to talk about building a comic universe from scratch, finding artists, Kickstarter strategies, and the real grind behind indie comics.
Malcolm shares his journey from ideas to published books, lessons learned (including getting ghosted by artists π¬), and advice for creators looking to launch their own comics.
We also dive into:
Kickstarter strategies (before, during & after launch)
Finding artists on Instagram vs Fiverr
Convention experiences & selling comics
Building a comic universe with multiple titles
Promoting your comic every single day
π― PLUS: Malcolm talks about his upcoming Kickstarter for Thema: The Queen of War β a fantasy epic with gods, monsters, and magic!
π Donβt forget to:
π Like
π¬ Comment your favorite indie comic
π Subscribe for more creator conversations
Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast
Guest: Malcolm McFadden https://linktr.ee/sixfifteencomics
π―οΈNew Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/
π°Sign up for our newsletter π¨ Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/
π«΅ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast
π Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk
Sponsors:
β’ Allegra Printing β Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete
ππ¨ For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...
Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc
β±οΈ Chapters
Introduction to Malcolm McFadden & 615 Comics (00:00 β 01:34)
The Creative Process: Writing vs. Illustrating (01:34 β 02:48)
The "Con" Experience & Grassroots Marketing (03:27 β 06:44)
Developing a Script & Collaborative Tools (06:44 β 08:25)
Working with Artists: The Good and the Ghosted (08:25 β 10:32)
Homages to the Indie Community (10:32 β 14:48)
The Kickstarter Grind (14:48 β 20:33)
Overcoming the "Mid-Campaign Slump" (20:33 β 32:10)
Preview: Thema, The Queen of War (32:10 β 34:17)
Rapid Fire: Fun Questions & Origins (34:17 β 42:12)
#IndieComics #ComicCreators #KickstarterComics #MakeComics #ComicBooks #SelfPublishing #IndieCreators #TalkinComics #Crowdfunding #ComicArt
By A.J. ReimannIn this episode of Talkinβ Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Malcolm McFadden, founder of 615 Comics, to talk about building a comic universe from scratch, finding artists, Kickstarter strategies, and the real grind behind indie comics.
Malcolm shares his journey from ideas to published books, lessons learned (including getting ghosted by artists π¬), and advice for creators looking to launch their own comics.
We also dive into:
Kickstarter strategies (before, during & after launch)
Finding artists on Instagram vs Fiverr
Convention experiences & selling comics
Building a comic universe with multiple titles
Promoting your comic every single day
π― PLUS: Malcolm talks about his upcoming Kickstarter for Thema: The Queen of War β a fantasy epic with gods, monsters, and magic!
π Donβt forget to:
π Like
π¬ Comment your favorite indie comic
π Subscribe for more creator conversations
Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast
Guest: Malcolm McFadden https://linktr.ee/sixfifteencomics
π―οΈNew Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/
π°Sign up for our newsletter π¨ Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/
π«΅ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast
π Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk
Sponsors:
β’ Allegra Printing β Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete
ππ¨ For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...
Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc
β±οΈ Chapters
Introduction to Malcolm McFadden & 615 Comics (00:00 β 01:34)
The Creative Process: Writing vs. Illustrating (01:34 β 02:48)
The "Con" Experience & Grassroots Marketing (03:27 β 06:44)
Developing a Script & Collaborative Tools (06:44 β 08:25)
Working with Artists: The Good and the Ghosted (08:25 β 10:32)
Homages to the Indie Community (10:32 β 14:48)
The Kickstarter Grind (14:48 β 20:33)
Overcoming the "Mid-Campaign Slump" (20:33 β 32:10)
Preview: Thema, The Queen of War (32:10 β 34:17)
Rapid Fire: Fun Questions & Origins (34:17 β 42:12)
#IndieComics #ComicCreators #KickstarterComics #MakeComics #ComicBooks #SelfPublishing #IndieCreators #TalkinComics #Crowdfunding #ComicArt