10 Comic Covers?! Indie Creator Breaks It Down (Kickstarter Talk)

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. 👉 Support indie comics, check out Kickstarter projects, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! 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. Check out their latest Kickstarter and more! lnk.bio/homebrewedcomics 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: Yellow Bird Comics - 📸 @yellow_bird_comics Your friendly neighborhood comic shop 🐦 Weekly pulls • rare finds • good vibes Built by fans, for fans https://yellowbirdcomics.com • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc 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 #IndieComics #ComicBooks #KickstarterComics #TalkingComics #ComicCreators #FreeComicBookDay #ComicCon #SelfPublishing #GeekCulture #ComicsCommunity