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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