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NARRATION: First Panopticon, Brussels
PANEL 1: View of a city with a tall skyscraper cutting through the clouds.
EL PUÑO (voice bubble pointing to inside the tower): Ah, Royal Astronomer. Thank you for coming. …You’re the first astrophysicist to arrive.

PANEL 2: The ROYAL ASTRONOMER, a Fillipod (muppet-like alien with 6 eyes, wearing a tie) speaks to EL PUÑO, the head of the Jinyewei wearing a dark uniform with white epaulettes and a white hood covering most of her face. Swords stick out from the sheath on her back.
ROYAL ASTRONOMER: Oh, was this a group invite? I would’ve worn my MEETING tie.
EL PUÑO: Of sorts. The Jinyiwei is presented with a problem we don’t yet know how to solve.

PANEL 3: The two stand in silhouette against the window of the tower. The view is only clouds.
EL PUÑO: As you know, we’ve installed drive-activation detectors near all our core worlds. There’s no little chance the continuum could leap in without us noticing.

PANEL 4: Close up on EL PUÑO as she continues.
EL PUÑO: But we have a new challenge for you. We need to discern not only a Drive’s activation, but A VERY SPECIFIC DRIVE’S ACTIVATION.

PANEL 5: ROYAL ASTRONOMER responds, skeptical.
ASTRONOMER: Hmm. That is…THEORETICALLY possible. If we had the specific resonance that a continuum ship’s ring produced…
EL PUÑO: It’s not a continuum ship. It’s La Invencible.

PANLE 6: ROYAL ASTRONOMER responds surprised, EL PUÑO stays unemotional.
ASTRONOMER: There Emperor’s ship? But… don’t you have remote access to every ring ship in the Empire?
EL PUÑO: We do. But the Emperor’s voice command access could shut that off for his ship.

PANEL 7: EL PUÑO turns her back, ASTRONOMER is shocked.
ASTRONOMER: Wait. Have you…lost the Emperor?
EL PUÑO: THE JINYIWEI HAVE NO LOST HIM. But we very much need to find him.

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PANEL 1:
NARRATION: First Panopticon, Brussels
PANEL 1: View of a city with a tall skyscraper cutting through the clouds.
EL PUÑO (voice bubble pointing to inside the tower): Ah, Royal Astronomer. Thank you for coming. …You’re the first astrophysicist to arrive.

PANEL 2: The ROYAL ASTRONOMER, a Fillipod (muppet-like alien with 6 eyes, wearing a tie) speaks to EL PUÑO, the head of the Jinyewei wearing a dark uniform with white epaulettes and a white hood covering most of her face. Swords stick out from the sheath on her back.
ROYAL ASTRONOMER: Oh, was this a group invite? I would’ve worn my MEETING tie.
EL PUÑO: Of sorts. The Jinyiwei is presented with a problem we don’t yet know how to solve.

PANEL 3: The two stand in silhouette against the window of the tower. The view is only clouds.
EL PUÑO: As you know, we’ve installed drive-activation detectors near all our core worlds. There’s no little chance the continuum could leap in without us noticing.

PANEL 4: Close up on EL PUÑO as she continues.
EL PUÑO: But we have a new challenge for you. We need to discern not only a Drive’s activation, but A VERY SPECIFIC DRIVE’S ACTIVATION.

PANEL 5: ROYAL ASTRONOMER responds, skeptical.
ASTRONOMER: Hmm. That is…THEORETICALLY possible. If we had the specific resonance that a continuum ship’s ring produced…
EL PUÑO: It’s not a continuum ship. It’s La Invencible.

PANLE 6: ROYAL ASTRONOMER responds surprised, EL PUÑO stays unemotional.
ASTRONOMER: There Emperor’s ship? But… don’t you have remote access to every ring ship in the Empire?
EL PUÑO: We do. But the Emperor’s voice command access could shut that off for his ship.

PANEL 7: EL PUÑO turns her back, ASTRONOMER is shocked.
ASTRONOMER: Wait. Have you…lost the Emperor?
EL PUÑO: THE JINYIWEI HAVE NO LOST HIM. But we very much need to find him.

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Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
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TITLE: Nobody believes I’m a cartoonist

How do you explain to someone that you’re a professional cartoonist? More importantly — should you even try?! Also, Dave and Brad share details about the software they use, and Brad extolls the virtues of a Patreon content exchange.

On Today’s Show…

  • How do you explain to people that you’re a professional cartoonist?
  • What software is best for comics?
  • Take a break this holiday
  • Patreon content exchange

Summary

In this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the challenges of explaining their profession as cartoonists to others, as well as the misconceptions surrounding the field. Next, they explain the significance of using the right software for comic creation. They emphasize the need for cartoonists to be aware of the technical aspects of their work, particularly when it comes to color formats and printing. Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett emphasize the advantages of tools like Clip Studio Paint and Adobe products. They also highlight the significance of taking breaks during the holiday season to recharge creatively. The conversation shifts to strategies for Patreon content exchanges, where they share insights on effectively reaching out to other creators and the benefits of collaboration in building audiences.


This week’s ComicLab is live!

Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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TITLE: Your Content is not your Community

When comic creators try to market their comics, they often confuse what their comic is about with who it’s for. Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar offer some guidance on making compelling promotions that work. In the show’s second half, the boys have a devil of a time talking about angel investing.

In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore how comic creators can broaden their audience beyond niche markets, emphasizing the significance of themes and relationships in storytelling. The conversation highlights the need for creators to identify their comic’s appeal and engage with a broader audience.

In this conversation, the hosts explore the concept of angel investing, particularly in the context of cartoonists and creative industries. They discuss the nature of angel investing, the challenges cartoonists face in securing funding, and the potential roles that angel investors could play in their careers. The conversation also delves into alternative funding models like Kickstarter and Patreon and the importance of marketing versus production in growing a creative business. Ultimately, the hosts reflect on their experiences and the realities of managing growth in the comic industry. In this episode, the hosts delve into the complexities of comic creation, discussing the balance between marketing and content production, the impact of hiring assistants, and the challenges of delegating creative tasks. They explore the dynamics of collaboration in writing and the potential growth opportunities for their podcast, ComicLab, while acknowledging the realities of success and the risks involved in expanding their creative endeavors.


This week’s ComicLab is live!

Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

LINK: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lets-talk-about-114747356

TITLE: “Let’s talk about your bits and pieces”

When a listener asks about Kickstarter strategy, the ComicLab guys are divided! Dave favors the traditional webcomics approach. Build your audience by posting the comic online, then monetize that engagement with a Kickstarter. Brad likes this, but he could also see using Kickstarter’s strengths in Discovery to build the audience through a series of smaller campaigns that lead to a big one.

Summary

In this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore various aspects of creating and promoting comics, including the importance of audience engagement, the role of webcomics, and practical strategies for using platforms like Patreon and Kickstarter. They discuss the significance of consistent content release versus binge releases, emphasizing the emotional connection built through regular engagement with readers. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes and humorous references, making it both informative and entertaining for aspiring comic creators.

In the second half of the show, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss various topics related to comic creation, including the joys of attending the Alaska Comics Camp, the potential of drawing Q&A sessions for Patreon, the nuances of live streaming for community versus audience building, and strategies for overcoming comic paralysis. They emphasize the importance of community engagement, the legal considerations of using names in drawings, and the creative processes involved in writing and drawing comics.



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