📚 Making Indie Comics with Elijah Chatmon | Radical Comics, Pocket Sand & More

🎙️ Talkin' Comics Podcast — In this episode, AJ sits down with Elijah Chatmon, the co‑owner of Radical Comics and founder of Pocket Size Comics, to talk about his creative journey, from his hilarious hero Pocket Sand to the action‑packed Metallobox and the supernatural martial‑arts epic Rento.

Elijah shares how he bounced back after a major setback, the inspiration behind his comics, and the behind‑the‑scenes process of working with artists and building a connected comic universe. We dive into his work with Radical Comics, his passion for conventions, the challenges of indie publishing, and his plans for expanding his stories into animation and merch.

If you love indie comics, creator stories, and hearing how wild ideas become full‑blown comic book worlds, this conversation is for you.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Elijah Chapmon and His Journey

04:02 The Birth of Pocket Size Comics

06:48 Overcoming Challenges in Comic Creation

09:40 Finding the Right Artist and Collaboration

12:43 The Process of Writing and Creating Comics

15:51 Promoting and Distributing Comics

18:54 The Future of Pocket Size Comics

27:10 Navigating the Creative Process

36:56 Building an Online Presence

50:11 Exploring New Projects and Characters

51:36 The Essence of Hope and Character Development

53:32 Building a Comic Universe: Rento and Beyond

55:29 Feedback and Future Plans for Characters

57:58 Artistry and Collaboration in Comic Creation

59:26 Personal Reflections on Superheroes and Comic Influence

01:08:11 Life as a Comic: Personal Narratives and Titles

01:13:37 New Chapter

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