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Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk to a pro-am cartoonist who wants to build a running gag into their comic. But does the concept have legs? Also: Why does 3D art get dismissed as lazy?

ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...

• When does a joke have legs to become a running gag?
• 3D art — is it "lazy"?
• UPDATE: More live talks!
• Balance in word balloons
• How do you learn from a failed Kickstarter
• Instagram adds a second link to the bio!

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.