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Comic Art

Weekly Q&As

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – October 16, 2024

In this pre-New York Comic Con session, members compared different comic cons to attend as a professional, what convention expenses can be deducted from your taxes, and helpful tips to help you prepare to table at a con.

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – October 9, 2024

Topics covered include the use of YouTube as a distribution channel for independent comics, the changes in the superhero trademark, and dealing with a member of your creative team who gets cancelled online.

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – August 21, 2024

Topics discussed include the rise and expansion of several new companies in the comic book industry, the potential opportunities these could have for emerging publishers, and the potential return of the “maybe movie” model for comics.

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – July 31, 2024

Topics include Colin Kapernick’s AI comic book company, the real reason freelancer creators can’t find work, the death of the floppy comic in Japan, and understanding the generational preferences of your characters and readers.

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – July 3, 2024

Comic creators discussed the emergence a new digital comics distribution service, and its potential impact on digital comic creators. They also focused on Webtoon’s financial strategy and expansion plans, including the potential for creatingits own studio and exploring other revenue streams.

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – June 19, 2024

In this week’s session creators discussed pitching creator-owned projects to publishers, (3:15), developing contracts for freelance artists (27:00), and using influencers and celebrities to promote your comic (37:30)

Wednesday Weekly Q&A – June 26, 2024

The conversation revolved around the controversial use of AI in the comic book industry, the ownership and distribution of digital comics, and the implications of licensing and artistic credit in AI-generated content.

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