Comics For You

Group Editor for IDW Publishing, Heather Antos, joins Matthew to give a unique insight into making comics while having to work with massive licensors like Lucasfilm, Mattel, Paramount, Nickelodeon, and others! From Star Wars to Star Trek to Monster High, Heather's worked on some of the biggest brands in the world's comic books. Find out what it takes to add to the biggest franchises in popular culture on this week's Comics For You!

Plus, go to SC Comic Con to get tickets and see Matthew in person the first weekend of April! https://sccomicon.com/

Kat Calamia and Phil Falco join Matthew to discuss the ins and outs of crowdfunding comic books on Kickstarter. Hear how they forged a path as creators that essentially didn't exist and have successfully made over thirty campaigns for their LGBTQ+ titles! This is an amazing how-to guide for writers and artists looking to get their work off the ground.

And check out their latest campaign for their new wholesome queer romance title Rainbow Canvas: Valentine's Annual 2025 - BL & GL Webtoons!

Welcome to the first episode of COMICS FOR YOU! To kick things off Matthew is talking to Alex Segura, a prolific comic book writer currently working on stories for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Mad Cave Studios and more. Alex talks about the difference between working on creator owned comics and novels vs licensed properties including Star Wars. Learn all about how comics are made for you!