In Part Two of our conversation with Cesar Baez, we discuss the joys and collaborative process of comic book creation, experiences of how our efforts and visualizations come to life through the artists' interpretations, often surpassing expectations, the evolution of iconic characters like Batman and Superman, and the impact of design on storytelling. We also bask in the supportive nature of the comic book industry, contrasting it with the more cutthroat film industry and talk about the cross-section between wrestling and comics, emphasizing the narrative and character development elements that both mediums share.

00:00 The Joy of Being a Writer

02:08 Evolution of Iconic Characters

04:29 Moon Knight's Unique Design

07:53 Writing Comic Scripts

12:10 Supporting Fellow Creators

18:29 Comics vs. Film Industry

21:44 The Resilience of Comics

27:47 The State of Comic Shops and the Market

29:51 The Evolution and Impact of Manga and Anime

36:12 The Intersection of Wrestling and Comics

42:49 Concluding Thoughts and Future Projects

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In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, Roberto and Adriano are joined by Cesar Baez, an indie comic writer. Together, we talk about Cesar’s journey as a writer, his experiences learning from industry legends like Scott Snyder and Brian Michael Bendis, and the challenges and rewards of breaking into comics. We also cover the importance of community, the creative process behind writing and collaborating on comics, and the value of finishing your work.

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

01:55 – Introducing Cesar Baez

02:57 – The creative process: how Cesar approaches writing

04:10 – Prompt selection & brainstorming

06:40 – Combining prompts: Dream Catcher & Dollhouse

13:40 – Visual storytelling, horror influences, and comic layout

20:00 – The importance of community and making connections

28:00 – Advice for aspiring comic creators

34:00 – Collaborating with artists and the magic of teamwork

40:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement for creators

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In Part II of our episode with Christof Bogacs, we discuss global perspectives on entertainment tropes and accents and how different cultures perceive media representations, finding work in the comic industry, the challenges of staying employed, and the importance of editor connections. 00:00 Impressive Artwork and Positive Feedback03:20 Accents and Representation in Media12:40 Navigating Politics and Ideology21:35 Comic Creation Process25:59 Navigating the Comic Industry28:16 French vs. US Comic Markets31:40 The Phantom's Popularity in Australia35:40 The Art of Comic Writing45:40 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts--Get the finish pages straight to your inbox at:https://instantinkpodcast.xyzFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socialshttps://pestocomics.substack.com/https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomicshttps://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/pestocomicshttps://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomicshttps://www.threads.net/@pestocomicsRoberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Presshttps://twitter.com/ViacavaRobertohttps://linktr.ee/robertoviacavahttps://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacavahttps://www.instagram.com/viacavarobertohttps://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRobertohttps://www.artstation.com/viacavahttps://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto--Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you:[email protected]

In this first episode with Christof Bogacs, we create TWO pages based on the prompted "Sound of Thunder" while we discuss the challenges of authentic storytelling, the influence of major cultural forces, the role of personal history in fiction, and the importance of representing diverse voices authentically in comics.

00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

00:41 Meet the Hosts and Christof

03:43 Picking Prompts for the Comic Page

13:48 The Magic of Collaborative Creation

24:00 Navigating Cultural Compromises in Writing

28:37 The Complexity of Personal and Cultural Histories

33:50 The Role of Creators in Empowering Diverse Voices

37:53 Cultural Identity and Media Representation

48:22 Global Influence of American Culture

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In Part II of our discussion with James Ferguson, we talk about the creation, promotion, and distribution of comic books, including the technicalities behind lettering and formatting comics. We also discuss the back-and-forth communication with artists, strategies for marketing comics to diverse audiences, and the importance of maintaining professionalism. We also compare the intersections between wrestling fandoms, and that of comics, emphasizing the need to cultivate younger audiences to ensure the medium's longevity.

00:00 Comic Lettering and Aesthetic Preferences

07:02 Balancing Day Jobs and Comic Creation

10:55 Kickstarter Campaigns and Audience Reach

15:11 International Comic Markets and Translations

27:31 Writing Tools and Techniques

34:00 Artist Collaboration and Feedback

37:56 WrestleMania Experience and Wrestling Community

42:47 Comics and Wrestling: Overlapping Fandoms

46:22 Introducing Comics to New Readers

54:51 The Importance of Engaging Younger Generations in Comics

58:19 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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In our first of two episodes with James Ferguson, we discuss the joys and challenges of collaboration, engaging with your audience, and the future of digital comics - all while working on our one-page comic: Not Normal.

00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

00:45 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest

05:44 Developing the 'Not Normal' Concept

13:22 Crafting the Comic Layout

19:27 The Joys and Challenges of Collaboration

24:48 Engaging with the Audience

30:46 The Exhaustion of Constant Promotion

32:44 The Challenge of Unpredictable Interviews

35:17 The Impact of Digital Content on Creators

47:00 The Future of Digital Comics

53:39 Creating Engaging Comic Book Content

57:13 Collaborative Comic Creation Process

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Benjamin Dean, of the Point of Clicking, we talk about the importance of trust and rapport when promoting others' work, the challenges of reviewing unfinished comics, and maintaining neutrality in reviews while finishing our noir one-pager.

00:00 Trust in Recommendations

05:39 The Role of Video Content in Expanding Reach

08:08 The Value of Indie Comics and Crowdfunding

18:11 The Evolution of Comic Book Consumption

36:52 Common Crowdfunding Mistakes

38:38 Importance of Digital and Physical Rewards

42:19 Adding the Dialogue to our Noir Comic

01:10:43 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book podcast, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by indie comic reviewer Benjamin Dean from The Point of Clicking. We discuss the challenges of promoting indie work, digital comics vs physical and the importance of authenticity.00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast01:48 Prompt Selection for the One-Page Comic02:31 Developing the Noir Comic Storyline05:57 Panel Layout and Story Details13:29 Discussion on Comic Genres and Preferences18:12 Challenges and Preferences in Digital vs. Physical Comics21:25 Crowdfunding and the Indie Comic Scene32:59 NSFW Comics and Their Impact38:10 The Importance of Authenticity in Art39:56 Pricing and Value in Digital Comics43:35 The Strategy Behind One-Shot Comics49:15 The Risks and Rewards of Crowdfunding52:12 The Importance of Communication with Backers01:01:16 Marketing and Promotion Strategies01:13:56 The Role of Digital Platforms in Comic Sales--Get the finish pages straight to your inbox at:http://instantinkpodcast.xyzFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socialshttps://pestocomics.substack.com/https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomicshttps://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/pestocomicshttps://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomicshttps://www.threads.net/@pestocomicsRoberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Presshttps://twitter.com/ViacavaRobertohttps://linktr.ee/robertoviacavahttps://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacavahttps://www.instagram.com/viacavarobertohttps://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRobertohttps://www.artstation.com/viacavahttps://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto--Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you:[email protected]

A very special episode where we unofficially announce our new project, Bite the Ground, a Western-themed card game.

We discuss brainstorming and development process, from initial ideas at the Niagara Falls Comic-Con to prototyping the game. The game has a balance of simplicity and complexity in its design that we're excited to share with everyone soon.

00:00 New Card Game Development

03:01 Kickstarter and Marketing Strategy

05:22 Gameplay Mechanics and Prototyping

12:41 Future Plans and Expansion

15:17 Collaborations and Inspirations

20:24 Board Games and Other Ventures

26:30 Conventions and Community Engagement

38:33 Film School Memories and Superman

43:54 Oscars and Award Show Frustrations

51:50 Theater Experience and Adaptation

01:01:58 Dialogue and Cowboy Art

01:12:39 Reflecting on the Process

01:25:38 Future Plans and Wrap-Up

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In this landmark 50th episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by friend and guest Danon Hennessy.

We learn about his role as a therapeutic game master with Dice & Development, where he uses tabletop role-playing games for social and emotional development.

We also use the opportunity to reflect on our shared film school experience, dreams of (finally) working on a claymation film and other creative outlets.

00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

03:02 Brainstorming the Comic Story

16:09 Therapeutic Game Master: An Introduction

25:12 Reflecting on Film School Memories

28:35 Nostalgia and Old Band Memories

30:29 Creative Partnerships and Tabletop Games

33:53 AI in Creative Fields

44:18 Animation Dreams and Claymation

49:21 Short Films and IMDB Credits

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