Join AJ Reimann on Talking Comics Podcast as he sits down with Will Allred, creator of the acclaimed indie comic Crossover Division!

They dive deep into Will’s writing journey, his experience building a fanbase on Kickstarter, collaborating with artists like Pablo Martina and Alice Leclerc, and the literary inspiration behind his 20-issue saga that brings classic fiction to life—from War of the Worlds to Dracula to Cthulhu!

Learn how storytelling, art, and community collide in the indie comic world, plus insider advice for creators launching their own projects.

🎧 Topics Include:

How Crossover Division brings classic literature into comics

The magic of Kickstarter and building your audience

Behind the scenes of indie comic publishing

Collaborating with artists & creating variant covers

Will’s favorite comics and early inspirations

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⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

00:25 – Meet Will Allred, creator of Crossover Division

02:00 – The origins of Crossover Division and early Kickstarter struggles

04:50 – How classic stories like Dracula and War of the Worlds inspire the series

07:00 – Building a creative team and finding the right artists

13:00 – AJ shares Panel Pete and his own comic project

17:30 – Cthulhu crossover & exploring Lovecraft’s mythos

20:30 – Literary analysis meets comics

24:30 – The art process and variant covers

33:00 – The Tart crossover and working with Kevin Joseph

36:00 – Inspirations behind Crossover Division

44:00 – Printing, pricing, and indie publishing insights

46:30 – Building an audience and email list for Kickstarter

49:00 – The importance of community & marketing help

53:00 – Writing advice for new comic creators

56:00 – The magic of comics & teaching through storytelling

59:00 – Will’s favorite heroes: Quasar & Green Lantern

1:04:00 – The joy of collecting and reading classics

1:10:00 – Indie comic community & Kickstarter success

1:13:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Will online

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