Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Eisner Award Nominee, Dave Baker, and Three-Time Eisner Award Nominee, Tony Stark’s nephew, Kyle Starks, join hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock for part two of this conversation about what it’s like to collaborate with other artists, the failing distribution system, when comics market to the wrong audience, how other media influence accessibility, the three forms of comic book marketing, and Kyle’s exciting upcoming projects, and John becomes the Savior of Comics.

Timestamp Segments

·       [01:04] Collaborating with artists.

·       [05:10] Alpha Betas.

·       [07:35] The current distribution problems.

·       [19:23] The changing YA market.

·       [23:30] The accessibility of the MCU.

·       [25:54] How the industry is going to change.

·       [26:42] Three forms of comic marketing.

·       [31:39] The true power of The Corner Box podcast.

·       [32:23] I Hate This Place.

·       [33:51] Kyle’s upcoming projects.

Notable Quotes

·       “We need to reconsider how people get things.”

·       “If we’re talking about mass, digital is a way to go.”

·       “The older the audience gets, the thinner it gets.”

·       “Growing makes money.”

·       “You have to no to some things.”

·       “Comics should be fun.”

Relevant Links

Check out Kyle Stark's fresh hotness:
www.kylestarks.com

Join the launch for David's new graphic novella:
Super Kaiju Rock n Roller Derby Fun Time Go!

Check out John's latest work:
PugWorldWide.com

Check out Dave Baker's work:
www.heydavebaker.com

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club