You just wrapped up a comic series, “Raymond and the Tralfamadores,” with us. Where did the ideas for Raymond come from? Was it autobiographical? Loosely autobiographical. I spent most of my late teens and 20s in local bands so I … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of your illustration style and thought you could make some great short comics for The Paper. You’ve had a strip in the last couple issues and so far, so good. Have you done this style of … Continue reading
Can you tell us a bit about “The Falls”? Two teenage boys discover a waterfall deep in the woods. They seem to have this hidden paradise all to themselves. They spend each day of their summer exploring, swimming, and growing more … Continue reading
Eric Rickert lives in Brooklyn, New York and works at DC Comics. Julie Leidner is an artist and writer living in Louisville. They met at the fat kids’ table in a high school cafeteria and have been friends ever since. “Millennial … Continue reading
When I first met Steven Bowman, I wasn’t expecting the gravity of the moments that would follow. A few months ago, I stopped by a local art festival to support a friend and his wife who were selling photographs and … Continue reading
“Don’t wait for someone else to publish you. Xeroxing and print-on-demand websites mean that, if you make a comic, you can reproduce it and get it out at art fairs and local shops. That’s a good experience and leads to … Continue reading
I can summarize what I know about manga and anime in less than 10 words: big eyes, pointy chins, “Sailor Moon,” and “Spirited Away.” In order to learn a bit more about the Japanese comic art, I called on Kerry … Continue reading