Andy and Gamal discuss the current state of the direct market in light of recent op-ed pieces and offer some advice on what creators, publishers and retailers can and can’t do to improve the situation.

The Persistent Death of the Comic Book Industry

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In this episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss an AI licensing system that could provide a living wage for creators.

Can AI Royalties Be A Profitable Solution for Comic Creators?

In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss the role of the colorist. Topics include how to break into the business, how to deal with time pressures, and how to avoid burnout.

Colorists and Crunch in Comics

In this episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the potential impact of having millions of current readers of kids and YA graphic novels enter into the wider comic book market.

Are You Ready for Millions of New Comic Book Readers (and Creators?)

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the one person who can improve the quality of your comic and reduce the stress of producing it.

What’s the Secret Weapon for Your Comics?

Graphic novel, mini-series, ongoing series, which length is the right choice for your comics? That depends on the creator, the publisher, the retailer, and the reader. Andy and Gamal look at the perspectives of each group and how they factor into the size of your story.

The Persistent Death of the Comic Book Industry

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