Pesto Comics - Audio Edition

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In this episode, we look into whether NSFW comics are just a fun niche or a necessity.

We use the current Pesto Comics blockbuster, Naked Kaiju Woman #2, as a way to reflect on indie comic campaign strategies - and what the future might hold for Pesto Comics.

If you're interested in joining in on the fun, find Naked Kaiju Woman #2 on Kickstarter until October 3rd at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/naked-kaiju-woman-2

00:00 Preview

00:17 Welcome to Pesto Comics

00:50 Live Campaign Update

02:20 The NSFW Landscape on Kickstarter

05:22 NSFW Genre Implications

7:18 Cross-Over Audiences Aren't Guaranteed

10:12 Conclusion and Subscription Info

10:34 Paid Subscriber Section

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In this episode of Pesto Comics, we have a detailed post-mortem analysis of the Kickstarter campaign for 'From Parts Unknown #4', the final installment in my vampire wrestling comic series.

We discuss the highs, lows, strategies, backer insights, funding details, and lessons learned from this campaign.

This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com

Listen to Adriano on the Graphic Novel Apostle this week:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MMwx3jjDRsusPirhHErUH?si=oBN-AaTWThGkNIjaWnTP3Q

00:00 Preview

00:30 Welcome

01:42 Before We Begin

03:37 Part I: Funding

07:41 Part II: The Backers

15:27 Part III: Marketing

18:33 Part IV: Reflections

31:39 Epilogue

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Find out more about everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com

Follow and back our latest campaign for NAKED KAIJU WOMAN 2 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/naked-kaiju-woman-2/

Find Adriano on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/

https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social

https://x.com/pestocomics

https://www.threads.com/@pestocomics

See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@instantinkpodcast/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

Adriano takes a detour from talking comics and crowdfunding to review the concert-filled summer including performances by Metallica, Halsey, System of a Down, Dua Lipa and more. Watch as he does his best to tie it all into talking about comics.

As always, stick around past the newsletter portion (16:23) to hear the Super Secret Epilogue for an off-the-cuff discussion of the need for creative breaks and being able to pivot.

This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com

Listen to Adriano on the Graphic Novel Apostle this week:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MMwx3jjDRsusPirhHErUH?si=oBN-AaTWThGkNIjaWnTP3Q

00:00 Welcome Back

00:59 Graphic Novel Apostle

01:51 Live on Kickstarter

02:12 Prelaunch Rodeo

03:01 Main Story

03:19 Sam Roberts Band

03:41 Metallica

04:14 Limp Bizkit

04:32 Bush

05:23 Sam Roberts, Again

05:45 Metric

06:05 Halsey

06:35 USS

07:22 Volbeat

07:53 Three Days Grace

08:24 BBmak

08:48 Blackpink

09:33 Our Lady Peace

09:58 Live

10:19 Texas King

10:49 Moist

11:06 Joee

11:25 98 Degrees

11:45 Korn

12:01 System of a Down

12:23 Dua Lipa

12:59 System of a Down, Again

13:42 Allow Me a Bad Segue

14:22 Coming Up on the Substack

14:50 Upcoming Appearances

15:57 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

16:23 Super Secret Epilogue

18:11 The Importance of Rest

22:07 The Pivot

24:11 Coming Next Week

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Find out more about everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com

Follow and back our latest campaign for NAKED KAIJU WOMAN 2 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/naked-kaiju-woman-2/

Find Adriano on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/

https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social

https://x.com/pestocomics

https://www.threads.com/@pestocomics

See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@instantinkpodcast/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

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Today's post for September 13, 2025 is a paid post for subscribers (with a free preview for all). If you'd like to get the whole post, become a subscriber today at https://pestocomics.substack.com

I'll go into some of the biggest projects that I just can't seem to revive out of the Idea Graveyard. This is available as a newsletter post, a podcast and a video edition all on Substack and YouTube.

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00:00 Welcome Back

02:20 When to Quit

03:18 The False Starts

06:00 The Ceaseless Graveyard

06:36 Roll Call

07:41 Super Secret Epilogue

11:13 The Next Post

00:00 Welcome Back

02:29 Worklog

03:00 Prelaunch Rodeo

03:38 The Self-Flagellating Hustle Bro

04:35 Yet Another System

04:59 Events & Tasks

06:15 Always Improving

07:20 A Morbid Concept

07:46 Coming Up on the Substack

08:24 Upcoming Appearances

09:11 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

09:53 Thank you for listening

11:49 New Experiments

16:24 The Rest of 2025

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:25 Worklog

02:27 Back in Action

03:36 What's New with Issue Two

04:36 What's Available

06:24 Ending the Comics Year with a Bang

07:36 Coming Up on the Substack

08:01 Upcoming Appearances

09:13 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

09:54 Super Secret Epilogue

13:27 Even More Projects

15:14 A New Strategy

18:14 Thanks Again

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:43 What I Read vs. What I Write

02:52 Should I Even Pick a Lane?

03:54 Is There a Better Way?

05:41 Casting a Wide Net

06:40 Super Secret Epilogue

08:12 The Old Way

09:27 Talking Burnout

12:10 Yes to Genre Hopping

13:32 The Goal

14:22 Still 2025 to Go

00:00 Welcome Back

01:44 Worklog

02:32 Main Story

02:46 Meeting Up with Pals

04:16 Return to Smallville

05:23 The Nintendo Switch 2

05:50 AI Controversy on the Floor

07:10 Looking Forward

07:56 Future Plans

09:02 Coming Up on the Substack

09:45 Upcoming Appearances

10:10 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

10:35 Super Secret Epilogue

12:25 The Difference with Panels

14:28 Applying for Artist Alley

16:07 Still an Attendee

17:12 Positivity Incoming

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:24 Worklog

02:00 Prelaunch Rodeo

03:09 Main Story

03:31 The New Digital

04:43 The Webtoon Scroll

05:51 Labubuization of Comics

06:33 Compact Comics - More for Your Money

07:27 No Right Answer

08:23 Coming Up on the Substack

08:57 Upcoming Appearances

09:46 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

10:17 Super Secret Epilogue

12:04 The Pulp Writerly YouTube Channel

12:38 Delaying Switch/Restart

14:14 Fan Expo Canada

15:06 Smallville

16:22 Busy September

16:40 More About Switch/Restart

17:47 Backlot Babylon

18:15 Comic Projects

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:31 A Breakthrough Moment

02:36 A Story for an Artist

03:44 Coming Up with the Concept

05:12 The Campaign

06:44 Costs in Depth

11:20 Final Performance

12:47 The Long Tail

13:38 Lessons Learned

14:56 Looking Forward

16:27 Super Secret Epilogue