It's my 40th birthday, and I'm feeling reflective. I talk about what this milestone means for a creative career, why starting later in life isn't a setback, and what's coming next from Pesto Comics - including From Parts Unknown, Snip, Naked Kaiju Woman, Crimson Frontier, and a few things I can't quite announce yet.

00:00 It's My 40th Birthday

00:44 What's Happening With Pesto Comics

01:51 What Turning 40 Means for a Creative Career

03:09 The Value of Life Experience

05:17 Looking Back at Pesto Comics

06:16 What's Coming Next

07:40 Knowing Who You Are

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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!

Direct Market Comics:

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FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5)

In Stores NOW!

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5)

Coming to Stores on Wednesday June 3rd

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5)

Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th

In Stores - Wednesday July 8th

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5)

Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th

In Stores - Wednesday August 5th

Kickstarter Comics:

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NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3

On Kickstarter - May

https://bit.ly/nkw3

SNIP #3, 4 & 5

On Kickstarter - July

https://bit.ly/snip3

CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2

On Kickstarter - August

https://bit.ly/cf1comic

PRIME CUT #1 & 2

On Kickstarter - TBD

https://bit.ly/prime1comic

Books:

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BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1)

On Kickstarter - This Summer

https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon

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