It makes sense, of course, because surviving off of indie comics can be a difficult task, and the Big Two can pay page rates that indie companies could never hope to scratch However, the mainstream comics industry is not the end-all-be-all of success in this field In fact, some of the biggest success stories in[...]
In what appears to be an effort to defeat Archie Comics in a battle for which comics publisher will have the strangest (perhaps, most @Wendys-esque) account in the rusty torture chamber known as Comics Twitter, new publisher Bad Idea used the social media platform to roll out what appears to be a narrative marketing plan […]
Scout Comics, fresh off the release of the second volume of the excellent Metalshark Bro, have officially doubled down on their effort to conquer the market of strangest concepts in comics. As if refusing that SDCC is over, the company kicked off the first day of the post-Con week with a new announcement: By the Horns, […]
There are four series -- three, in the grand scheme of things, recent series -- that may not have been greenlit today, that represent, to me, the importance of long-running indie comics.[caption id="attachment_1234518" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Morning Glories #50 cover Credit: Image Comics.[/caption]
Morning Glories
Long before he became a Marvel mainstay known for The Amazing Spider-Man and a[...]
Yasmeen billed as the epic story of a teenager on the run from ISIS, is out from Scout Comics this week. Written by Saif A. Ahmed and Fabiana Mascolo, the unique indie series sets out with a unique concept and artwork that evokes the feel of autobiographical cartoonists. It's an outlier in both story and presentation among […]
There's nothing like a haunted love story. Take the one thing people fear the most, death, and pair it with the one thing we need the most, love, and you have a powerful backdrop for a story. Crema, a forthcoming original graphic novel from ComiXology Originals, is such a tale. #1 New York Times bestselling writer […]
Now in a race against time, Hannah tries to learn more about the creature in time to save it.
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available in NovemberButcher Queen: Planet of the Dead #2
Jim Ousley (w) · Ben Sawyer (a)
The full scope of Edvin Ivanoff’s sinister plan is revealed, as Syd Kiowa and a mysterious inter-dimensional ally[...]
In what can only be interpreted as a gigantic flex on the comics industry at large, Stjepan Šejić has released his hit romance/erotic comic Sunstone for free. The renegade comics creator took to social media, following the announcement of his departure from mainstream comics in favor of producing solely creator-owned content, to make this stunning offer […]
In recent years, the comics industry has begun to realize the extent to which young adult novels are working to help make the comics industry flourish at this transitional time. While working outside of what has long been considered the "mainstream" comics industry of Marvel and DC, creators like Noelle Stevenson and Raina Telgemeier have […]
I thought: "This is probably a good time for it."AO: Jason and I had been talking about my infomercial idea for a while, but when those retailers started reaching out, I knew it was time.BC: Infomercial idea?AO: Well, like I was saying, I had this idea for an Infomercial for Black indie comics[...]
Javier Hernandez, El Muerto cartoonist, writes for Bleeding Cool: After years of thinking about it, I finally decided to do a Kickstarter for one of my comics. Thankfully, my anxiety over doing one of these evaporated with 24 hours from launching, as 40 backers took us past our initial funding goal! My name's Javier Hernandez, […]
'Geoffrey Thorne first caught the public imagination as a cast member of the television series In The Heat Of The Night alongside Caroll O'Connor and Howard E. Rollins Jr. After making a mark as an actor, he completely reinvented himself as a writer, cutting his teeth working through the ranks of Star Trek: The Next […]
He’s practically singlehandedly keeping the 90s indie comics spirit alive No one is forcing him to create these comics They're real passion projects for him, and he pours all of his heart and soul into them.Martin Eden has done that rare thing - created a superhero universe that's a labour of love.The O Men, Spandex[...]
Greetings, Dieselfunkateers! Today we speak with the co-organizers of the first annual Afrofuturism Lounge. What exactly is the Afrofuturism Lounge? There are many venues that have come about that showcase the talents of creators of color within a speculative space. Taking place over Friday and Saturday evenings July 20th-21st from 7-11 p.m. at Broker's Building Gallery as counter-programming […]
My favorite kind of comics are the ones where you can really relate to the character. Sure, superheroes all have traits you can admire and replicate, but let's face it — we're only human. In his ongoing webcomic Decades of (in)Experience, Alex Schumacher sums up most of our lives pretty accurately. Luke Carlin is a 30-something man who's […]
Will Allred writes: Comics may very well break your heart. The business of comics has most certainly left a trail of broken promises, crushed dreams, and destroyed lives over the decades. Of that, there is no doubt. But, making comics… that act can bring real joy to you and others. It can help you cope […]
Carlos Gabriel Ruiz writes: Listen, I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but I trust you. You can keep a secret, right? Back in college, I used to make fake I.D.s. I never intended to make fake I.D.s, but like the origins of most criminal enterprises, I sort of stumbled into it, realized I was […]
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] On a border planet between two factions exists something of a Wild West town where lost and wandering souls gather. Among them is Shay, a bounty hunter looking for a target to make enough money to keep wandering. There is a lot going on under the surface in this town though, and Shay […]
Casey Bowker writes: Hollowed starts off in Chicago as Detective Vasquez is investigating a series of grisly murders where the victims are professional young males who have their insides completely removed. The killer lives little clues other than the victims are always from the same economic standing and they will have smile on their face as they […]
Welcome to the first installment of Josh's Indie Comic Grab Bag. These are the indie projects that I haven't yet gotten around to reviewing for any number of reasons. I may visit one or more of them later, but I want to give them a spotlight in the interim. Today, we'll be looking at Black Project, […]
