He Sold a Character for $1,000… Then Lost It Forever 😳

In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Nathan Rouse, the mind behind Jupiter Man and the expanding Adelverse.

Nathan shares his journey from playing college football to creating his own comic universe, the lessons he learned from selling a character too early, and the challenges of launching a Kickstarter.

We dive into:

Writing your first comic book

Working with artists

Avoiding scams in indie comics

Kickstarter strategies that actually work, Back Jupiterman: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/idolverzebiz/the-legacy-of-jupiterman-ep1and2

Building your own universe from scratch

If you're a comic creator, writer, or fan of indie storytelling—this episode is for you.

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

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Chapters

00:00 Kickstarter Launch and Comic Creation

02:58 Background and Love for Comics

07:02 The Inspiration Behind Writing Comics

11:04 Challenges in Comic Creation and Collaboration

15:06 Feedback and Improvement in Comic Writing

19:40 The Art of Collaboration in Storytelling

22:04 Transforming Ideas into Visual Narratives

24:49 The Journey of Comic Creation

28:58 Kickstarter Experiences and Lessons Learned

32:57 Branding and Marketing Strategies for Creators

38:13 Creating Comics with a Purpose

41:07 The Journey of Creation and Community

44:38 Finding Belonging in the Comic Community

47:40 The Power of Storytelling and Self-Discovery

52:54 Building a Universe: The Writer's Perspective

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