Episode 257: The Benefits of ComicsPro and the Downside of Superhero Comics

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss how events like ComicsPro can help comic creators build positive relationships with retailers. They also discuss the challenges of publishing superhero comics both for established companies like Marvel and for independent publishers as well. If you’d like to subscribe to our mailing […]

Episode 256: Replacing Comixology and Evolving Kickstarter

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the companies attempting to replace Comixology as the main source for digital comics and what publishers should look for in a digital comics platform. They also talk about the increasing importance of Kickstarter to the independent comics community and the impact a […]

Episode 255: Digital Comics Without Comixology and Comic Book Company Investment

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the digital Comics Options for publishers and creators in the wake of Amazon’s recent moves, as well as the questions raised by the financial news coming out of IDW and Skybound.

Episode 254: AI Legal Battles, Missing Sales Charts and Freelance Laws

Andy and Gamal discuss the class action lawsuit against AI art, the disappearance of comic book sales charts, and the legal and moral foundations of working in comics as a freelancer.

Episode 253: Public Domain, Marketing, and Maybe Movie Misery

In our first podcast episode of 2023, Andy and Gamal discuss the pitfalls of making comics from public domain works, the impact of creative marketing on comic book sales, and the fallout that comes from building a comic business based only on movie revenue.

Episode 252: Comics Connection 2022 End of the Year Wrap Up

In the last episode of 2022, Andy and Gamal discuss the rise and fall of companies like Mad Cave and AfterShock, the increased competition in comics distribution, the spike in library censorship, and the continuing impact of AI on comics. They also have a special moment of silence at the end of the episode for […]