Episode 96

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13th Mar 2026

We Launched Our Comic Kickstarter LIVE! | The Chronicles of Panel Pete

In this special LIVE episode of Talking Comics, we celebrate a huge milestone β€” The Chronicles of Panel Pete is officially printed and the Kickstarter is LIVE!

We talk about our trip to the printer, what it was like seeing the comic come off the press for the first time, and everything included in the Kickstarter campaign.

You’ll also hear about the comic creation process, Kickstarter rewards, collectible sticker packs, stretch goals, and more as we hit the launch button live!

We are also joined by the artist Mike Alger and Cover Artist Colin Hawkins! They join in on a really fun game of This or That, you will not want to miss!

If you love indie comics, comic creation, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, this episode is for you.

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πŸ‘‰ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/the-chronicles-of-panel-pete)

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Host: A.J. Reimann

Co-Host: Annakhan

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Sponsors:

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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Live Launch Preparation

01:03 Traverse City Trip and Comic Printing Experience

04:03 Weekly Comic Polls and New Acquisitions

06:44 Kickstarter Launch and Project Details

09:49 Discussion on Comic Covers and Rewards

12:44 Comic History and Notable Events

15:56 Engagement with Viewers and Backers

18:38 Wrap-Up and Future Plans

37:00 The Dynamic Duo: Collaboration in Creativity

37:51 Creative Processes: Drawing vs. Writing

39:57 Solo vs. Team: The Creative Dilemma

42:58 Traditional vs. Digital: The Art Debate

46:12 The Importance of Originality in Art

48:46 One-Shot vs. Long-Running Series: Storytelling Choices

50:53 Glossy vs. Matte: The Aesthetic of Pages

53:38 Unlocking the Mystery of Stretch Goals

56:36 The Fun of Comic Creation and Collaboration

59:43 The Experience of Printing and Signing Comics

01:03:57 Building Community Through Comic Conventions

01:09:14 Creative Freedom in Comic Art and Storytelling

01:15:05 Reflections on the Kickstarter Journey



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