Summary

In this episode, Jorge Alvarez discusses his journey as a comic publisher, the creation of horror anthologies like Phantasmagoria, and his plans for future projects. He shares insights on building a successful indie comic brand, collaborating with creators, and the importance of starting small and staying consistent.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Divergent Comics Podcast
02:55 Comic Unknown and Its Projects
05:59 Phantasmagoria: The Horror Anthology
08:48 The Journey of Phantasmagoria
14:38 Future Plans for Comic Unknown
17:40 Expanding Beyond Horror
20:35 The Creative Process Behind Anthologies
23:32 The Impact of Phantasmagoria
26:22 The Future of Anthologies in Publishing
33:34 The Evolution of Phantasmagoria
37:59 Creative Collaborations and Inspirations
42:54 Exploring New Story Ideas
49:39 Advice for Aspiring Comic Creators


Links

Jorge Alvarez on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/comicunknown/
ComicUnknown.com - https://comicunknown.com
Kickstarter Campaign for Phantasmagoria Issue 2 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicunknown/phantasmagoria-2


Summary

Join us for an in-depth conversation with comic creator Paul Eza of Acorn Comics as we explore his recent projects, creative process, and the importance of community support in indie comics. Discover insights on storytelling, world-building, and how to succeed in the comic industry.

Key Topics

The creative process behind The Olympian and Heroes and Zeros

World-building and mythological influences in comics

Strategies for successful Kickstarter campaigns

The importance of community support and charity in indie comics

Long-term planning and universe expansion in comic storytelling

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Acorn Comics and Paul Eza

02:29 Building the Brand: Heroes and Zeros & The Olympian

05:34 Creativity Meets Community: Philanthropy in Comics

09:53 Diving into Heroes and Zeros: Story Overview

22:15 Exploring The Olympian: Character and Plot Development

32:00 The Creative Process Behind Acorn Comics

37:00 World-Building in Comics

39:15 Upcoming Projects and Future Releases

45:38 Adaptations and Broader Mediums

50:55 Advice for Aspiring Comic Creators

Links

Acorn Comics Website - https://acorncomics.com

The Olympian Kickstarter - https://olympiancomic.com

Global Comics Platform - https://globalcomics.com

Heroes and Zeros Series - https://acorncomics.com/heroes-and-zeros

Acorn Comics on Threads - https://threads.net/@acorncomics

Acorn comics on Instagram - https://instagram.com/acorncomics

Summary

In this episode of the Divergent Comics podcast, host Gary interviews Anthony and Joey, the creators of the Superguy comic. They discuss their journey in creating the comic, the importance of collaboration between writer and artist, and how their friendship has influenced their creative process. The conversation also touches on the significance of social media in building an audience, the challenges of comic creation, and the role of their podcast in connecting with the comic book community. They delve into the one-shot that introduced Superguy and how it sets the stage for the ongoing series, highlighting the unique style and humor that defines their work. They delve into the thematic elements of the upcoming issue, 'My Date with the President's Daughter,' and share insights on artistic collaboration and the creative process. The duo also reflects on their future plans for the series and offers valuable advice for aspiring comic creators, emphasizing the importance of taking action and learning through experience. The discussion wraps up with personal comic recommendations, showcasing their passion for the medium.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Superguy Comic and Creators

02:56 The Journey of Joey as an Artist

06:00 The Collaborative Process of Superguy

09:05 The Personal Touch in Superguy's Storytelling

11:50 Discovering the Love for Comics

14:44 The Decision to Create Superguy Together

17:46 Friendship and Collaboration in Comic Creation

21:12 The Birth of Comics and Chronic

23:41 The Journey to Superguy

26:42 Crafting the One-Shot

32:30 Artistry and Storytelling in Comics

36:27 The Humor of Superguy

40:07 The Concept of Issue Two: A RomCom Twist

45:40 The Evolution of Superguy

48:38 Future Plans for Superguy

51:43 Comic Book Recommendations

57:18 Advice for Aspiring Comic Creators

Links:

SuperGuy 2 Kickstarter: https://tr.ee/jg3wA_RsLg

Joey Murphy’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SpacePenguin

Anthony Iannacio: https://linktr.ee/mrtonynacho