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.

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.

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, and other comic book distribution channels.

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 Sotomayor! Soto’s live and on-demand coloring courses are available on the Comics Experience site.

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.

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.

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 consider when deciding how to tell a story and how long the story needs to be.

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.

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.

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 finding the best artist for your story.

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 publishers in the near future. 

In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss how to manage comic cons as a working professional before, during, and after the event.

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, and setting up a business for tax deductions.

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.

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss an AI licensing system that could provide a living wage for creators.

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.

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 market. 

Andy and Gamal talk about the one person who can improve the quality of your comic and reduce the stress of producing it.

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 perspectives of each group and how they factor into the size of your story. 

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 build a business in this industry.