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Comic Lab

Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett

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The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It's half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It's tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries: [email protected])
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Skulltenders

Skulltenders

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A DND podcast about necromancers, psychic wastoids, and the civil servants who take them down. When ghosts, necromancers, and magical monstrosities raise a ruckus in the land of the living, the Skulltenders will answer! Join a cat-lady rogue, an owl with human legs, and their inflexible Gooman chaperone in a hilarious and horrifying tabletop adventure that mixes the thrilling pacing of monster-of-the-week play with the addictive intrigue of a long-term campaign. Professional game-writer Cohe ...
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Comics Manifest

Aaron Williams

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Join Aaron Williams on Comics Manifest where he interviews amazing and influential creators in comics. Guests share their creative journey, express what excites them today, share their worst creative moment, and most memorable successes. Expect to receive strategies you can adopt, mindsets that you can obtain, and ACTIONABLE tips that can inspire you and help you take your comics projects to the next level. Comics Manifest aims to inspire the aspiring creator and with new episodes airing eve ...
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LITerary

LITerary

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Charli loves books. And coffee. And her dog Oliver and her cat Valkyrie. Charli loves a lot of things. But the one thing that her world revolves around is books. LITerary is a podcast that is just that. Each week features a new book, a new genre, plot twists, character feelings, and more! If you like discovering new and exciting things to read (or listen to) you’ve come to the right place. LITerary ; an audio bookclub.
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Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! is hosted by Brogan Hastings and Wayne Giovanazzi. Two peeps that became fast friends after meeting for the first time in the flesh and spending no more than a week and a half together in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Brogan is from Scotland and Wayne is from Australia, meaning this could be one of the largest (if only by distance) podcasts around! It might also mean listeners have no damn clue what they're saying because, you know, funny accents. Join them as they tal ...
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Cartoonist Scott C joins us to discuss his artistic journey. He discusses his beginnings, including art directing Psychonauts and Brutal Legend for Double Fine Productions, as well as his first webcomic, Double Fine Action Comics. He shares valuable insights on working with watercolors and creating graphic novels for younger readers. His paintings …
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Is it OK to change your comic after you've already sent it to your audience? The guys also tackle tariffs, ISBNs, bar codes, and offering comics to charity organizations. Today's show Making a change to a comic after it's "out there" Susan MacTaggart's personal affirmation UPDATE: Tariffs on books?? ISBNs and bar codes for self-published books Comi…
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It's a jam-packed show this week! Brad and Dave argue over the better delivery for story exposition — dialogue or narration. Dave is discontinuing international shipping; Brad gets his Wikipedia updates; and the guys agree that Dee Fish does autobio comics right. Then Dave does another behind-the-scenes analysis of his recent Kickstarter, talking a…
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In a recent interview for the National Cartoonists Society, Greg Evans (the creator of the newspaper comic strip "Luanne") spoke about painting a single wall in his studio red. Mel Lazarus, creator of the syndicated strips "Momma" and "Miss Peach," told him that the color red was proven to increase creative thoughts. This resulted in one burning qu…
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Where's the line between an autobiographical comic and a semi-autobiographical one — between "based upon" and "inspired by"? And when does the whole thing veer directly into fiction?? Plus... Dave Kellett shares real numbers from his recent Kickstarter, and we arrive at a jaw-dropping conclusion: Bluesky is it. The Webcomics Handbook will publish a…
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As they attempt to save the marriage of one of their listeners, Brad and Dave consider the best path for a cartoonist who wishes to pursue a master's degree. Would a Master's in Fine Arts be the right choice, or would a Master's in Business Administration be the better option? Considering the expense, perhaps the best choice is to avoid both! After…
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When does a running gag stop being funny — and where does it start, for that matter? Cartoonists Brad and Dave must first agree on what a running gag is! Next, they'll talk about aesthetics — in other words, how does one develop their editorial eye? Finally, Dave reviews his accounting from last year's San Diego Comic-Con and discusses how it influ…
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Social media has convinced an entire generation of creators to focus on numbers — followers, subscribers, likes, shares, and other engagement metrics. However, focusing on numbers can often lead an artist to make bad decisions. Today's Show Focusing on numbers Limiting comments on BSky UPDATE: Hoganmag.com Lost the Kickstarter mojo Comic book vs gr…
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Brad and Dave discuss finding the right balance between visual and verbal. Dave asks if too much worldbuilding is an excuse to avoid actually writing the story. And a listener asks if it's a good idea to approach your Patreon as a customer-service job. Today's show Verbal vs. Visual UPDATE: DogKickstarter.com UPDATE: The Wrong Way Show draws Shrek …
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A listener seeks writing advice. How can you motivate readers to engage with a story that has an unhappy ending? Additionally, Dave's new DogKickstarter.com, tips for responding to inquiries from "civilians," and the importance of personal branding when posting on social media. Today's Show How to write an unhappy ending UPDATE: DogKickstarter.com …
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What are independent comic creators' most reliable revenue streams — and which are the worst? Brad ranks them from top to bottom, and Dave shares his own experiences with each. Also, the guys share the strategy that's making Patreon's "Collections" feature a solid income generator. Today's show Webcomics Revenue Streams Ranked Best to Worst UPDATE:…
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Brad Guigar has categorized the information shared by creative individuals into three groups. Dave Kellett has a couple of his own to contribute. Of the five, only one is useful. Identifying the others can help you avoid making some significant mistakes. Today's show Types of information creative people share UPDATE: Brad Guigar celebrates 25 years…
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This week's episode is sponsored by Hogan's Alley magazine! We'll discuss those moments in our careers when we said, "F*** me! That actually worked!" Also, a listener writes in to say that they want to take our advice and make the jump to Bluesky, but it causes too much anxiety. Sponsor Hogan's Alley magazine sponsors this week's episode! In the ne…
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We're heading into a year promising significant upheaval — in business, social media, publishing, and more. But, after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial in growing as an artist — and as a businessperson. Today's show Embrace discomfort Listification…
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Start your webcomic using the latest platforms, monetization methods, and social media strategies. If you're launching a new comic in 2025, this episode has all the information you'll need to get it off the ground! How to start a webcomic in 2025 Don’t try to “game” your readership. Write about what YOU like Building readership takes time and consi…
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Cartoonists Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett and Kevin McShane are teaming up on a new show — The Wrong Way! We'll teach you how to draw your favorite cartoon characters without getting sued over copyright theft! Along the way, we'll share tips, tell stories, and roast each other mercilessly. Pay attention and you might learn how to draw The Wrong Way! To…
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A ComicLab member complained about following too many people on Bluesky. It was too difficult for them to cultivate a feed that suited their interests! This brought up a topic that has Dave and Brad divided: Are you on social media for business or pleasure? Today's Show You're not on social media to read UPDATE: Spice Rack Comics webring (NSFW) — s…
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As we begin a new year, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar make their predictions for 2025 and share their goals for the next twelve months. Predictions DAVE: Business planning anxiety BRAD: Because of Dave’s prediction, the winners will be people who help address that anxiety. (That’s us!) Be the distraction/escape people need; they won’t fo…
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At the beginning of the year, Dave and Brad made a series of predictions and set some personal goals for the year. The year is over, and it's time to see how they fared. Predictions for 2024 BRAD: Twitter will crash in 2023 2024 DAVE: Social media will remain distributed over five or six platforms BRAD: Web users will begin to pivot away from socia…
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A father is concerned that comics no longer reach kids, suggesting that video games are the better value measured by engagement time. What can we do to reverse this trend? On today's show How can comics reach kids? UPDATE: Buffer (see addendum below) How can I avoid Trump's tariffs? (see other addendum below) Addendum One day after we recorded the …
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Writing humor takes a lot of time and patience. We'll discuss ways to persevere. Summary In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett share insights on the creative process of writing humor, emphasizing that humor can be both an inherited trait and a learned skill. The conversation highlights the necessity of trial and error in developing a comedi…
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Felicity, Visk, and Doodoo see dear friends, exchange thoughtful gifts, and learn the true meaning of Knife Weekend in this, our Holiday Special. From our family to yours, may the throne be ever empty! The Skulltenders Print Shop is now open! The episode art for every episode, including this one, is now available as a poster! We also got the ANNIVE…
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What happens when your story gets too big for you to handle? Are you the right person for the job? (And if not you, then who??) On Today's Show: In over your head UPDATE: It was FCS all along Crossbar i technicality Advice to your older self Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges creators face, particularly when tackling complex …
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Does an aspiring comics artist/writer need a college degree? And, if so, which degree is best? Next, a listener asks why Brad publishes his weekly comics page in half-page increments. What schools do we recommend ? Why does Brad publish twice a week? Substack and Bluesky Summary In this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explor…
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It’s time for the Skulltenders to go back to school! Get ready to learn about different cultures, ancient history, and the finer points of hole exploration, joined by special guest CHRIS HASTINGS! Christopher Hastings is a comic book writer known for The Adventures of Dr. McNinja, The Unbelievable Gwenpool, and his work on the Five Nights at Freddy…
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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 comi…
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