Comics Experience Podcast
The Comics Experience Podcast provides ~15 minutes of advice per episode on all aspects of creating comics and breaking in to the industry. Join Comics Experience founder and former Marvel and IDW Editor Andy Schmidt and his co-host Gamal Hennessy as they discuss making comics!
Do you have a question about making comics you’d like to hear discussed on the podcast? Email us at info@comicsexperience.com.
2024 Predictions for the Comic Book Industry
Andy and Gamal wrap up 2023 with our thoughts on how censorship, crowdfunding, comic book shops, and digital comics will evolve and impact the comic book industry in 2024.
What Does It Take to be a Professional Comic Creator?
Andy and Gamal discuss the personal and professional qualities you need to maintain a long career in comic books and we talk about evolving as a creative person over time.
The Persistent Death of the Comic Book Industry
Andy and Gamal discuss the current state of the direct market in light of recent op-ed pieces and offer some advice on what creators, publishers and retailers can and can’t do to improve the situation.
The Most Dangerous Contracts in Comics
In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the pitfalls of creator-owned comics and what to look for in your deal to make sure you don’t become another comic book tragedy.
Balancing Creative Quality and Business Goals in Comic Books
In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss how comic book creators can thrive with a thousand true fans and the connection between story quality and long-term readers.
The Real Measure of Comic Book Sales
In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the sales charts that are really important to independent comic book publishers and the opportunities for success that can be found outside the comic shop.
Judging a Comic Book by its Cover
In this week’s episode, Andy and Gamal look at the importance of comic book covers from a sales and marketing perspective and offer you some tips on how to approach your cover for comic shops, crowdfunding, and reader appeal.
Comic Cons and Conflict
In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal recap their experiences at San Diego Comic Con and Terrificon. They also take a hard look at the persistent pitfalls that plague the comic book industry and what you can do to protect yourself from abuse.
A Strike, a Slowdown, and a Union Complaint
In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the impact of the continued WGA strike on comics, dealing with the trucking slowdown for print comics, and the spotlight created by the newly formed Image union.
On Shared Universes and Time Management
In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the pitfalls of announcing a connected universe of comics and offer some tips on how to manage your time as a comic creator and publisher.