EP: 138 Why Immortality Sucks: The Story Behind Immortal Era Talkin' Comics podcast

In this episode of Talkin' Comics podcast, AJ talks with Ed Davis about the making of Immortal Era, a post-apocalyptic indie comic where the entire world becomes immortal after a mysterious year 2000 event. They dig into the origins of the story, the danger of living forever, the underground society in the book, and the witch coven that wants immortality to stay exactly as it is.

Ed also opens up about the realities of indie comics, from convention travel and table costs to building an audience, finding the right artist, and keeping a long-running series moving one issue at a time. If you love comics, creator stories, Kickstarter campaigns, and behind-the-scenes talk about making indie books work, this one is for you.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Edward Davis @finishlinecomics

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro and comic shop talk

03:40 Conventions, travel, and cost of showing up

10:15 Writing goals and creator routines

15:20 Parenting, family life, and staying productive

20:40 Learning to draw and making zines

30:35 The pitch for Immortal Era

35:10 Where the story came from

45:00 Favorite comics and current reads

52:15 Superpowers, sidekicks, and comic universes

58:10 Where to find Ed Davis and finishlinecomics.com

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