In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ and Annakhan dive into indie comics, Kickstarter campaigns, and comic con adventures! We’re joined by returning guest Chris Sahloff, from Homebrewed Comics, who shares his journey creating 10 issues of his comic series and what it takes to succeed in the indie comic scene.

We also talk Free Comic Book Day, upcoming events, and the wild story of actually printing our own comic at a professional print shop.

If you love comics, creators, and behind-the-scenes storytelling—this episode is for you.

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Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Chris Sahloff from Homebrewed Comics is an independent comic book publisher fueled by creativity, passion, and the desire to tell unique, engaging stories. Our mission is to bring fresh, original content to the comic book world while celebrating the spirit of independent creation. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, authentic storytelling, one issue at a time.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships

02:42 Comic Book Picks and Weekly Polls

05:23 Conventions and Community Engagement

08:45 Special Gifts and Surprises

10:14 Guest Introduction: Chris Saloff

14:04 Kickstarter Success and Independent Publishing

19:56 Creative Process and Cover Art

26:01 Community Support and Indie Comics

29:12 The Evolution of Comic Book Communities

30:56 Creative Collaboration and Family Involvement

33:07 The Importance of Plot and Character Development

35:10 Late Night Crunch vs. Coffee-Fueled Writing

36:32 The Benefits of Collaboration in Storytelling

38:05 One-Shot Focus vs. Story Arc Planning

45:46 Original IP vs. Licensed Franchises

50:42 The Comic Creation Process and Community Engagement

52:41 Navigating Challenges in the Podcasting Community

55:43 Building Relationships with Guests

56:53 The Journey of Podcasting and Personal Growth

56:55 Feedback and Collaboration in Creative Work

58:57 Balancing Deadlines and Quality in Indie Comics

01:02:56 The Future of Homebrewed Comics

01:05:07 Innovations in Comic Book Publishing

01:06:47 The Importance of Community in Indie Comics

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