How to Create & Sell Your Own Comic Book | Talkin' Comics Podcast
In this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with Nick and Caleb from Comics to Your Couch to break down their journey creating The Werewolf Lives anthology.
From writing and hiring artists to Kickstarter, printing, and selling comics—this is a real look at what it takes to bring an indie comic to life.
We also dive into:
Writing process & collaboration
Finding artists online (Reddit success!)
Kickstarter strategy & lessons learned
Comic distribution & conventions
Why physical comics still matter
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own comic—this is the episode for you.
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⏱ Chapters
00:00 The Evolution of Comics to Your Couch
02:14 Personal Stories and Creative Inspirations
05:22 Artistic Collaboration and Design
08:18 The Werewolf Lives: Concept and Execution
15:14 The Creative Process Behind Comic Design
17:58 Exploring the Werewolf Theme in Storytelling
20:18 Collaborative Writing Dynamics
22:51 Navigating Comic Conventions and Marketing
26:00 Distribution Strategies for Indie Comics
29:14 The Challenges of Publishing and Self-Distribution
31:05 Future Projects and Expanding the Anthology
33:55 The Journey of Becoming a Writer
39:32 Building Local Connections in the Comic Community
41:25 Shoutouts to Artists and Collaborators
43:19 Exploring Favorite Horror Movies
46:09 Comic Book Characters That Shaped Us
52:30 First Comic Book Experiences
55:50 Imagining Life in Comic Book Universes
59:57 Choosing Superpowers and Sidekicks
01:01:32 Creating a Personal Comic Book Title
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