Comics Unscripted

Kristian Herrera (@YesThatKristian) is the writer of the comic now on Kickstarter, Sidekick for Hire! We talk about his book, what makes a good superhero story, and what sets his story apart. We also have a great book club discussing Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Kill or Be Killed and how it relates to superhero stories.

Patrick Lugo (@PLUGO) is the creator of A Tiger's Tale, coming to Kickstarter on February 1st. We talk about Patrick's ties to martial arts, the lesson he's learned from his teachers, and his journey of developing the world and website behind A Tiger's Tale.

Tim Stolinski (@timmerzzz77) and Chris Benamati (@HiMyNameisTophs), founders of Band of Bards come on the podcast to give their best (or favorites) of 2021, along with talking about what they've done with Band of Bards this year and where they plan to go. Make sure to subscribe, wherever you listen to podcasts!

Karla Nappi (@musingsbycrazed on Twitter), the creator and writer of the Second Sight series Duplicant comes on to talk about writing a pandemic comic in the midst of a pandemic, even if that wasn't her intention, along with her background in television. We also discuss the Scout Comics series White Ash.

Today I talk to Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics. We discuss his many creative talents and how creating is what he loves to do.

Christian Ochoa, founder of Comical Foods, comes on to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter Journey to the Top of the Food Pyramid, as well as marketing, starting a company, and the importance of branding. 

An indie comics state of the union with Matt Ligeti, founder and editor-in-chief of The Comic Book Yeti, home to comic reviews made simple. We discuss crowdfunding, publishing, and trends and creators to watch in the indie comics community.

Steve Urena (writer of Slow Pokes and Zombie Date Night) joins us to talk about his love of all things horror, his writing process, and marketing your Kickstarter! Find his comics here: https://steveurena.gumroad.com/

Toben and Alaire Racicot (Crown and Anchor) come on the podcast to talk religion, collaboration, and worldbuilding, along with the Image Comics series Outer Darkness

Phillip Maira of the Crackle anthologies comes on to talk about starting out in comics, his journey, and the importance of small stories when it comes to writing comics.