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.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 200
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Where Can You Find an Audience for Your Comic?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the secret of finding the right people to buy and read your comic beyond the confines of a comic book shop.
00:19:56 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Someone in Your Creative Team is Accused. What Do You Do?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy offer advice on how to handle criminal, moral, and other negative actions from members of your comic book team.
00:27:15 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
The Bankruptcy of Diamond and the Future of Comic Book Distribution
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy have a deep discussion about the wide-ranging impact the Diamond bankruptcy will have on publishers, retailers, creators, crowdfunding…
00:36:42 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Comic Book Coloring with Chris Sotomayor
In this episode, Andy Schmidt talks about how to learn to be a comic book colorist, how to develop relationships with editors, and how to have a professional career with veteran colorist Chris Sotoma…
00:23:42 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
What Factors Impact Comic Book Character Design?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy discuss how to create iconic characters for your comics that can translate into cosplay, film and merchandise.
00:28:18 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
How Do You Fit Comics into the Rest of Your Life?
In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss the technical and mental tools comic creators can use to build their businesses, improve their craft, and still have time for work, family, and self-care.
00:34:46 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
How Do You Write Comic Story Arcs?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy discuss the relationship between the business and creative aspects of writing a comic book story arc. We discuss what creators need to…
00:24:46 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
How Much Horror is Too Much Horror?
In this week’s episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the growth of the horror genre in comics and what it means for creators interested in following this trend.
00:15:20 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
What Can You Learn from John Cassaday About Being a Comic Creator?
The tragic loss of John Cassaday from the world of comics shines a light on two ideas every creator can benefit from: how to be a professional and preparing for an uncertain future.
00:15:53 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
How Do You Find the Right Artist for Your Comic?
Not every artist works with every script, no matter how talented they are. In this episode of the Comics Experience podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the creative and stylistic factors that go into fin…
00:34:02 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
What Will You Do If AI Takes Over Comics?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal take a deep dive into the implications of Kaepernick’s AI comic book company and the potential threat of AI to comic creators and publ…
00:31:57 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
How Do Professionals Attend Comic Book Conventions?
In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss how to manage comic cons as a working professional before, during, and after the event.
00:31:13 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Can You Control the Cost of Conventions?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the financial aspect of attending conventions as a professional, including the impact of getting a table, how to reduce costs,…
00:26:54 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
What Does the Movie Slump Mean for Comics?
In this week’s episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal look at the disappointing results of films like Furiosa and discuss the parallels within the comic book industry.
00:31:54 |
Tue 28 May 2024
Can AI Royalties Be A Profitable Solution for Comic Creators?
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss an AI licensing system that could provide a living wage for creators.
00:30:11 |
Wed 15 May 2024
Colorists and Crunch in Comics
In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss the role of the colorist. Topics include how to break into the business, how to deal with time pressures, and how to avoid burnout.
00:24:45 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Are You Ready for Millions of New Comic Book Readers (and Creators?)
In this episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the potential impact of having millions of current readers of kids and YA graphic novels enter into the wider comic book marke…
00:30:33 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
What’s the Secret Weapon for Your Comics?
Andy and Gamal talk about the one person who can improve the quality of your comic and reduce the stress of producing it.
00:24:47 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
How Long Do You Make Your Comics?
Graphic novel, mini-series, ongoing series, which length is the right choice for your comics? That depends on the creator, the publisher, the retailer, and the reader. Andy and Gamal look at the pers…
00:33:28 |
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Why 2024 is the Best Time to Be a Comic Book Creator
The comic book press regularly discusses the real challenges and issues involved in being a comic book creator or publisher. But it is also true that now is the best time in the history of comics to …
00:21:03 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
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