In this in-depth interview, comic creator David Pepose discusses his journey through the industry, the importance of Kickstarter for independent creators, and the themes behind his latest project, The OZ. He shares insights on balancing traditional publishing with crowdfunding, the evolving landscape of comics, and his personal experiences as a creator.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theozcomic/the-oz-3/description



https://www.davidpepose.com/



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 493 feat. David Pepose

In this episode, Mike and Chris discuss Marvel's latest announcements, and reviews recent movies and series, including Spider-Man Noir and the Mandalorian. Dive into detailed insights on comic milestones, new series, and industry trends.



Rich Douek shares his journey from comic fan to professional creator, discusses working with major publishers, the nuances of indie publishing, and insights into the new Master of the Universe series.



https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=76156801606200111



https://shop.comixtribe.com/



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 482 feat. Rich Douek

In this engaging interview, DK Biggs shares his journey from comic book fan to creator, discussing his projects, Kickstarter strategies, and insights into the comic industry. Discover practical advice for aspiring creators and the story behind his unique bug western series, Once Upon a Hive in the West. In this engaging interview, DiscoPunkComics shares insights into creating his Western-inspired bug comic series 'Once Upon a Hive in the West,' discussing the creative process, challenges with censorship, and the future of adult animation in comics.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/discopunkcomics/once-upon-a-hive-in-the-west-1-a-pistol-for-poppop?ref=profile_created&category_id=250



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 491 feat. D.K. Biggs

In this engaging interview, Kyle Willis shares his journey from comic fan and artist to successful creator and retailer. Discover insights on variant covers, Kickstarter success, and innovative art projects like skate decks and parody comics.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofkylewillis/poyson-and-pane/description



https://artofkylewillis.com/



https://cowabungacomics.com/



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 490 feat. Kyle Willis

In this engaging interview, Ryan Hoover, creator of Monstrel, shares his journey into comics, the creative process behind his debut series. Also Bent Box Comics Publisher Chris O’Hara shares insights into the indie comic industry. Discover how he collaborated with artist Scott, navigated Kickstarter funding, and balanced storytelling with artistic challenges.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bentboxcomics/monstrel-1-the-saga-of-an-orc-turned-bard/description



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 489 feat. Chris O'Hara & Ryan Hoover

In this in-depth interview, indie comic creator Christopher Sahloff shares his journey through the indie publishing world, discussing crowdfunding, distribution, collaboration, and the future of indie comics. Learn practical strategies for success and insights into navigating the challenges of the industry. In this engaging interview, Chris from Homebrew Comics shares insights on comic book publishing, trade strategies, and creative processes. Discover tips on trade formats, branding, and how to balance multiple projects while maintaining quality and fun.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewedheroes/whole-latte-trouble-crit-1-10/description



https://www.hbhcomics.com/



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 488 feat. Christopher Sahloff

In this engaging interview, Sebastian Piccione shares his journey into comics, the creative process behind Cobalt Cricket, and the exciting world of shared universes and Kickstarter campaigns. Discover insights into character design, storytelling, and the vibrant community of indie comics creators.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/948324172/the-cobalt-cricket-1-summit-comics/description



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 487 feat. Sebastian Piccione

Join us as we explore the latest in comics, TV, and movies, including upcoming series, reviews, and industry insights with special guest Colin Bunn.

In this engaging interview, acclaimed comic writer Cullen Bunn shares insights into his prolific career, upcoming projects, and the creative process behind his popular series. Discover how he balances multiple mediums, collaborates with publishers, and explores dark fantasy and horror genres.



https://cullenbunn.com/



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 486 feat. Cullen Bunn

In this engaging interview, Adam Tierney shares his journey from comic fan to creator, discussing his work on unique projects like Godzilla and Romeo and Juliet, his approach to storytelling, and the evolving landscape of comics and graphic novels.



https://adamctierneycom.godaddysites.com/



https://www.amazon.com/13-Demons-Dead-Adam-Tierney/dp/B0FZSC6NSH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PYQ7M8H56H62&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s_EyHZznZherHwuBubaVMv92HnCWtXSsp0b63w5JyAn4ohOFWcI-0-2dLjSSax8YkxrV3ij1q0jVFyh6XEN2OQdfICafjBAtdUK8vdprPA3kNBeESzXGOvvXMiSKjndQ0pN0gZ-3jcMcazeusHIwK8FApKbtsR2M_QONDhr8C07LTgT5ad-4_B9KwtHvT4qvUIt8Y9OVE87b-xjAwE2X3aNUnmHvyf1PTHLoJjkjP-Q.NVb7vKMv9OANfgz9AwGCFk0BqVa2QWoMpEjZiTVZzTA&dib_tag=se&keywords=13+demons+dead&qid=1778367403&sprefix=13+demons%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 485 feat. Adam Tierney

In this episode, Joshua Spiller shares his journey from UK comic roots to professional American comics, exploring the challenges of crowdfunding, digital publishing, and the evolving comic industry landscape. In this engaging interview, Joshua Spiller shares insights into his journey in comics, the significance of EC Comics, and the evolving landscape of genre anthologies. Discover how industry trends, Kickstarter success, and a passion for storytelling are shaping the future of comics.



https://www.joshuaspiller.com/



https://www.lunardistribution.com/home/search?term=ec+cruel+universe+2+%2311



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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 484 feat. Joshua Spiller

Every week Mike and Chris discuss all the news in the comic book world, as well as rumors. Also the 2 guys talk to comic book creators from around the world about their projects. They talk to everyone from Marvel Editors to people trying to fund their first Kickstarter campaign.

Christopher

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