Kevin Davis (Kevysie) | Indie Comics, Mental Health & Magic
Welcome to another episode of Talking Comics! 🎙️
This week AJ Reimann sits down with Kevin Davis (Kevysie) – writer, publisher, and mental health advocate – to dive into his journey in comics, indie publishing, and how writing became his therapy.
We cover:
Kevin’s first favorite superheroes (Thor & Captain America) 🦸♂️
His path into indie comics (Arcfire, Skinshifter, horror + fantasy worlds)
Building a publishing company that treats artists fairly 🎨
The struggles and wins of the creative process
Why mental health advocacy is at the heart of his work 💚
Wrestling fandom, Easter eggs in his stories, and future projects! 🤼♂️
If you love comics, storytelling, creativity, and community, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:37 Journey into Comics
03:46 The Creative Process of Writing Comics
07:47 Building a Publishing Company
09:35 Artist Compensation and Fair Practices
12:27 Mental Health Advocacy
16:20 Inspiration from Family and Personal Experiences
16:42 Translating Novels into Comics
21:02 Creating a Connected Universe
26:25 Wrestling and Pop Culture Influences
29:22 Crafting a Wrestling Universe
34:09 Balancing Creativity and Self-Care
39:23 Influences and Inspirations in Writing
44:20 The Comic Creation Process
49:10 Networking and Future Projects
53:26 Crafting Compelling Stories
56:19 Navigating the Publishing Process
59:28 The Birth of a Magazine
01:05:44 Creating a Community Through Comics
01:10:13 Advice for Aspiring Creators
01:15:27 Merchandising Strategies for Comic Creators
01:18:42 Kickstarter Insights and Retailer Bundles
01:19:07 Comic Book Variants and Future Releases
01:21:10 Favorite Superheroes and Comic Characters
01:24:36 Living in Comic Universes
01:27:58 Superpowers and Sidekicks
01:30:43 Life as a Comic Book
01:32:27 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
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