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The Write Brothas Ent. aren’t just making a comic, they’re building the 88 Universe. Full interview on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Guest Links: www.instagram.com/writebrothas... www.twbstudios.com The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life. #thewritebrothas #usdnpodcast

What started as a simple Facebook joke during COVID eventually became Gen X ToyBox. Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast. #GenXToyBox #IndieComics #ComicCreators #ComicBooks #USDNPodcast

Ray MacKay explains why GWP: Guys With Powers is aiming to deliver a different kind of superhero story. Support GWP: Guys With Powers on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dan... Full interview available on the USDN Podcast: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #GWP #IndieComics #USDNPodcast

Ray MacKay explains why creators still have to promote, advertise, and fight to get their comic in front of people. Support GWP: Guys With Powers on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dan... Watch the full conversation on the USDN Podcast: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast

From Transformers and He-Man to GI Joe and Star Wars, John McLaren discusses the fandoms that inspired his love of comics and how those classic properties continue to influence indie comic creators today. Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast. #IndieComics #ComicBooks #USDNPodcast

What is GWP: Guys With Powers really about? Dan Sehn and Ray MacKay break down the world of GWP! Support GWP: Guys With Powers on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dan... Full interview on the USDN Podcast: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #indiecomics #kickstartercomics #usdnpodcast

Are comic conventions really about selling comics? John McLaren shares why conventions are about community, friendships, networking, cosplay, and connecting with fellow comic fans. Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast. #comiccon #indiecomics #comiccreators #comicbooks #usdnpodcast

The Council of Nerds enters the world of GWP: Guys With Powers; a creator-owned indie superhero universe from Thunder Zone Comics, Dan Sehn, and Ray MacKay. Support GWP on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dan... Watch it on the USDN Podcast: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #GWP

What makes a comic book villain relatable? John McLaren explains how the characters in Villains Anonymous reflect something many people experience: the desire to be noticed, appreciated, and understood. Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast. #VillainsAnonymous #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

What are new indie comic creators getting wrong? John McLaren shares his honest thoughts on comic pricing, convention sales, and making indie comics accessible to readers. Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast. #indiecomics #comiccreators #creatorownedcomics #comicbooks #usdnpodcast

Jeff Carroll explains why science fiction should include every culture’s vision of the future and why indie comics are helping expand speculative storytelling worldwide. #indiecomics #sciencefiction #blackscifi #usdnpodcast

Jeff Carroll explains how Hip Hop culture influences science fiction, horror, and indie comics through truth, morality, and storytelling with purpose. #indiecomics #hiphop #sciencefiction #usdnpodcast

John McLaren of Phantom Ink Comics discusses one of the biggest challenges facing creator-owned comics today and why independent comic creators deserve a chance. Watch the full interview now on the USDN Podcast. 📺 Full Episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #IndieComics #USDNPodcast

Before tomorrow's full episode, meet John McLaren of Phantom Ink Comics, creator of ToteMan, Villains Anonymous, Argyle Avenger, and NinjaBoy. 📺 Watch the full interview May 30 at 10 AM EST on the USDN Podcast. #IndieComics #ComicBooks #CreatorOwnedComics #PhantomInkComics #USDNPodcast

Jeff Carroll explains why Afrofuturism shouldn’t be limited to one visual style and how indie sci-fi creators are redefining speculative storytelling. #indiecomics #afrofuturism #sciencefiction #usdnpodcast

Jeff Carroll explains why Black sci-fi isn’t just for Black audiences it’s an essential part of the full human storytelling experience in indie comics and speculative fiction. #indiecomics #blackscifi #sciencefiction #usdnpodcast

Jeff Carroll explains why indie comics have more freedom than Hollywood when it comes to original sci-fi storytelling, risk-taking, and creator vision. #indiecomics #sciencefiction #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

Jeff Carroll explains why fiction, imagination, and speculative storytelling can be used to explore real-world problems through indie comics and science fiction. #indiecomics #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #usdnpodcast

NOW LIVE 🚨 Jeff Carroll joins the USDN Podcast to talk Black sci-fi, indie comics, Hip Hop horror, Afrofuturism, and why imagination itself may be revolutionary. Inspired by his documentary *Why I Love Sci-Fi*. 🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎬 Documentary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJaW...

David Luján explains why writing creator-owned comics feels like being a puppet master controlling an entire fantasy universe. #indiecomics #comicwriter #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

David Luján explains why writing creator-owned comics feels like being a puppet master controlling an entire fantasy universe. #indiecomics #comicwriter #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

David Luján breaks down the story behind Nerida; a fantasy comic about a mermaid trapped on land and pulled into a war between kingdoms. #fantasycomics #indiecomics #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

David Luján explains why the characters in Nerida evolve emotionally over time and why real character growth matters in creator-owned storytelling. #indiecomics #storytelling #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

David Luján explains why indie comic creators should NEVER launch a Kickstarter before the comic is fully finished. #kickstartercomics #indiecomics #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

David Luján explains his unique indie comic art style and how “scribbling” helps bring fantasy worlds to life. Discover indie comic creators on The USDN Podcast. #indiecomics #comicartist #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

Before creating Nerida, David Luján was criticized in art school for drawing comic books instead of “highbrow art.” Now he’s building creator-owned fantasy worlds through indie comics. #indiecomics #comicartist #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

Step inside the world of Nerida with creator David Luján as he discusses fantasy worldbuilding, creator-owned comics, and building a massive indie fantasy universe. #indiecomics #fantasycomics #creatorowned #usdnpodcast

Todd Black discusses using indie comics and STEM storytelling to inspire the next generation through science, education, and creator-owned comics. 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast 🚀 Kickstarter: seekersofscience.com/Kickstarter #indiecomics #stemeducation #comicbooks #usdnpodcast

@toddblack.bsky.social discusses how Seekers of Science expanded into STEM camps, schools, and educational outreach with dreams of eventually becoming a TV series. 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast #indiecomics #sciencecomics #stemeducation #usdnpodcast

@toddblack.bsky.social discusses why Athena represents modern Ring of Honor and how wrestling storytelling could translate into indie comics. Could a Ring of Honor comic actually work? 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast #ringofhonor #aew #indiecomics #comicbooks #wrestling #usdnpodcast

@toddblack.bsky.social reveals his vision for a Ring of Honor comic series featuring @ringofhonor.bsky.social legends, rivalries, and iconic wrestling moments. Could wrestling comics comeback? 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast #ringofhonor #aew #wrestling #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

From logos to mascots, building a platform means building a world. This clip shows the creative side behind Comix.one’s identity. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbranding #usdnpodcast

Sometimes it takes the collapse of a platform to spark something new. Comix.One reveals the moment that pushed a creator to build something bigger. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicindustry #usdnpodcast

What happens when comic books use REAL science? @toddblack.bsky.social explains SoS; an indie comic series featuring real scientists, STEM education, and real-world problem solving through storytelling. 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast #indiecomics #sciencecomics #stemeducation #usdnpodcast

How do comic creators find models for comic book covers? Dee explains how indie comic creators collaborate with models, studios, and artists to bring characters to life including contracts, rates, and creative partnerships. 📺 More creator conversations on the USDN Podcast.

If you could become a comic book character; what would you be? Dionne Waterman shares the types of characters she connects with and how cosplay and indie comics bring them to life. #indiecomics #comicbookcharacters #cosplay #characterdesign #usdnpodcast

Most platforms try to control creators but what if the goal was the opposite? Saurabh explores why giving creators more control leads to better success in indie comics. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comiccreators #selfpublishing #usdnpodcast

Todd Black returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss Seekers of Science; an indie comic blending STEM education with real-world science. Also: 👀 Ring of Honor comic discussions Watch: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Kickstarter: seekersofscience.com/Kickstarter

Comic book characters can live forever. This clip explores legacy, storytelling, and what it means to be part of something that lasts through indie comics. #indiecomics #comicbooks #comicbookcharacters #storytelling #usdnpodcast

Mafia ties. Scandals. Unsolved murders. Parker Newman explains why 1920s Los Angeles was the perfect setting for City of Demons. Reality might be darker than fiction. 📺 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #hollywood #noir #indiecomics #usdnpodcast #history

If you're an indie comic creator, this advice is non-negotiable. Marketing, press kits, and consistency are the keys to getting your book seen. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comiccreators #marketing #usdnpodcast

How do indie comic creators turn ideas into real characters? This clip breaks down how creators collaborate with models and muses to bring comic book characters to life. #indiecomics #comicbooks #comiccreation #comiccovers #usdnpodcast

History isn’t always what people think. Parker Newman breaks down real historical inspiration behind City of Demons and how perspectives change depending on where you look. This adds a whole new layer to the story. 📺 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

ComiXology had the tech but something still went wrong. This clip breaks down why platforms fail indie comics and what creators actually need. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comixology #comicindustry #usdnpodcast

Creators, reviewers, marketers, fans...What would a real comic book economy look like? This clip breaks down a new vision for how indie comics could work. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbooks #creatoreconomy #usdnpodcast

The comic industry changed overnight. Parker Newman breaks down how Diamond Distribution collapsing impacted indie creators, publishers, and the entire direct market. 📺 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #comicbooks #comicindustry #indiecomics #usdnpodcast #comicdistribution

Can you actually become a comic book character? Dionne Waterman explains how indie comic creators work with real people to inspire characters and create comic book covers. #indiecomics #comicbooks #comicbookcharacters #comiccovers #usdnpodcast

City of Demons isn’t supernatural, it’s a metaphor. Parker Newman explains how his 1920s noir comic explores human nature, crime, and the darker side of Los Angeles. This is what makes indie comics different. 📺 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #comicbooks #usdnpodcast #storytelling

You build an audience and then lose it. This clip explains why discoverability drops off and how fragmented platforms hurt creators. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbooks #audiencegrowth #usdnpodcast

What happens when a real person inspires a comic book character? Dee (FilmGirlDee) joins the USDN Podcast to talk about: • Comic book covers • Cosplay in indie comics • Becoming a character inspiration 📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life

The campaign ends and everything stops. This clip explains why indie comic creators lose momentum after Kickstarter and why it’s so hard to recover. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #kickstartercomics #indiecomics #crowdfundingcomics #usdnpodcast

What if the villain was pulling all the strings behind the scenes. This indie comic introduces a powerful force shaping everything. 📺 Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 Kickstarter live now www.kickstarter.com/projects/kev... #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

This is the reality of breaking into comics. Parker Newman explains what publishers told him after submitting his first comic and why talent alone isn’t enough. 📺 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #indiecomics #comicindustry #comicwriting #usdnpodcast #indiecreators

A comic fully printed, ready to release and then the publisher shuts down. Parker Newman shares the reality of indie comics while building City of Demons, a 1920s noir comic set in Los Angeles. 📺 Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #indiecomics #comicbooks #usdnpodcast

From psychological thrillers to horror icons this indie comic pulls from powerful influences. Here’s what inspired Skinshifter. 📺 Full episode on the USDN Podcast www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 Support the Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/kev... #indiecomics #horror #usdnpodcast

NOW LIVE 🚨 We sit down with Saurabh Bhatia to talk about the biggest problem in indie comics and how to fix it. This is about the future of indie comics. 📺 www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎧 Podcast platforms The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbooks #usdnpodcast

What happens when you combine Hellraiser and Spawn in an indie horror comic? This is how Skinshifter creates something completely unique. 📺 Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/kev... #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

The reality of breaking into comics? Rejection. Persistence. And building your own path. We talk with Parker Newman about City of Demons, a 1920s noir indie comic. Watch now: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Follow the comic: www.instagram.com/cityofdemons... #indiecomics #comicbooks #usdnpodcast

Creating an indie comic isn’t easy this is the hardest part. If you’re trying to break into indie comics, this is something you need to hear. 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 Support the Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/kev... #usdnpodcast

Everything has a dark side even the most innocent things. This is what inspired one of the most unique villains in indie horror comics. 📺 Watch the full interview on the USDN Podcast www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 Support the Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/kev...

Are indie comics dying? Tom Rasch shares his take on the future of the comic book industry. 📺 Watch the full Tom Rasch interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbookcreators #usdnpodcast #comicbooks #indiecreators

Tom Rasch shares how his indie comic Black Alpha started as a childhood idea and became a creator-owned comic. 📺 Watch the full Tom Rasch interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #blackalpha #usdnpodcast #comicbooks

Indie horror comics are pushing boundaries and Skinshifter is proof. We’re joined by Kevin Davis to break down a story centered around The Jackel Bunny, a soul-hunting entity sent from Hell. Episode live now: 📺 www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 www.kickstarter.com/projects/kev...

Tom Rasch answers whether gatekeeping exists in the comic book industry and indie comics. 📺 Watch the full Tom Rasch interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbookindustry #usdnpodcast #indiecreators #comicbooks

Tom Rasch explains what happened when he broke into Marvel Comics right before the comic book industry collapsed. 📺 Watch the full Tom Rasch interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #indiecomics #marvelcomics #comicbookindustry #usdnpodcast #comicbooks

Tom Rasch explains how his indie comic Black Alpha ended up on The Big Bang Theory. 📺 Watch the full Tom Rasch interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indiecomics #comicbookcreators #blackalpha #usdnpodcast #comicbooks #indiecreators

Indie sci-fi horror comic Artifacts asks: does desperation make you dangerous? @evanjohnstondesign.bsky.social breaks down how desperation, survival, and consequences shape characters in indie comics and sci-fi horror storytelling. #indiecomics #horrorcomics #usdnpodcast #indiecreators

From Marvel Comics to creator-owned storytelling. Tom Rasch joins the USDN Podcast and breaks down the journey behind Black Alpha. 📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Follow Tom: www.instagram.com/trasch65/ 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life

Who are the real villains in sci-fi horror? @evanjohnstondesign.bsky.social explains how greed and human nature drive the true villains behind stories like Artifacts. 👉 Support the Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/imc... #scifihorror #indiecomics #horrorcomics #usdnpodcast #comiccreators

Was Odysseus really a hero or something more complicated? @brunocatarino.bsky.social reexamines The Odyssey and shows why flawed characters make more powerful stories. Watch the full USDN Podcast interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Follow the indie comic: www.kickstarter.com/projects/red...

In this indie sci-fi horror comic clip from the USDN Podcast, @evanjohnstondesign.bsky.social breaks down the real horror behind Artifacts, obsession, loss of control, and psychological horror in indie comics. 👉 Support the Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/imc...

If your horror doesn’t scare you, you’re doing it wrong. @jasminegcrawshaw.bsky.social shares powerful advice on writing horror that actually connects with readers. 🔥 Step outside your comfort zone and push your storytelling further. 📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast

What happens when folklore, science, and horror collide? We break down the creative vision behind The Bearer and how it blends folklore, science, and horror into something deeply disturbing. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast #indiecomics #bodyhorror #horrorcomics #usdnpodcast

@brunocatarino.bsky.social explores how stories like The Odyssey reflect the values of their time and how indie creators are reinventing mythology for modern audiences. 📺 Watch the full USDN Podcast interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Follow the project: www.kickstarter.com/projects/red...

Is this creation or something far more dangerous? In this indie horror comic clip, we explore the disturbing concept behind The Bearer and the terrifying idea of creating life beyond human limits. 📺 Full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life

AHA finale is live. Featuring @evanjohnstondesign.bsky.social Artifacts closes the anthology with sci-fi horror, cosmic dread, and impossible choices. 👉 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/imc... 📺 www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast

Body horror with a cultural twist. Something new. Something unsettling. 📺 Full interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #indianhorror #bodyhorror #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

What if one of the greatest stories ever told was reimagined through indie comics? @brunocatarino.bsky.social explains! 📺 Watch the full USDN Podcast interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🚀 Follow the indie comic: www.kickstarter.com/projects/red...

Corrupt systems don’t just exist they create the people inside them. @jasminegcrawshaw.bsky.social breaks down the deeper meaning behind The Hangwoman and how indie comics explore power, control, and injustice. ⚖️ This is storytelling with purpose. Watch the full episode on the USDN Podcast.

In The Bearer, the line between creation and obsession disappears, leaving one terrifying question: Is this divine or dangerous? 📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #sciencevsreligion #horrorcomics #bodyhorror #usdnpodcast

Asexual Reproduction in Horror?! The Science Behind The Bearer What happens when real science meets horror? Science taken too far. 📺 Full interview: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life #sciencehorror #bodyhorror #indiecomics #usdnpodcast

It’s not just action, it’s about empathy. In Escape To Earth, even in a world of dinosaurs and chaos, character depth drives the story. This breakdown shows what makes indie comics hit differently. 🎙️ Full episode live on USDN #indiecomics #storytelling #comicbooks #usdn #scifi

⚖️ AHA Episode 6 is LIVE. She was wrongfully executed… Now she’s back. @jasminegcrawshaw.bsky.social joins USDN to discuss The Hangwoman. 🕯️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎧 Available on podcast platforms