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5 Things to Learn from Digital CAPS’ Comic Book Trailers

Just last week comic book letterer and creator Jaymes Reed asked me how he can market his latest COMIC series, a collection of comic books produced by Bluewater Productions that illustrates the life stories stand-ups, sitcom stars and comedians who … Continue reading

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Video: Marketing Your Comic Book

I’m glad I’m not the only who stresses that it is very important to market your comic book once it is completed. Just because the creative part of the project is over, that doesn’t mean that you are done. As … Continue reading

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How to Prep for the NY Comic Con

As the New York Comic Con is getting closer, you should be thinking about how to prep for one of the biggest conventions in the nation. Chances are, you probably have been here before but so has everyone else.  It’s … Continue reading

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Why The Green Lantern Movie Will Fail

Anyone who knows me, knows that I adore the Green Lantern. So when I heard that the movie was coming out, I couldn’t have been more excited. However, when I saw the trailer, I must admit that I was disappointed. … Continue reading

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How Technology is Changing Web Comics

With comic shops and local bookstores starting to close its doors for good, the comic book industry looked like it was going to go down with it. But then 2007 came along. The iPhone was introduced and  Amazon got this … Continue reading

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Our Advice to Those in Artist Alley

We attended the New York Comic Con last weekend and it was a blast. While it was nice to take pictures with our favorite comic con hero or chat with a favorite celebrity, we were busy walking up and down … Continue reading

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How the Internet is Helping Independent Comic Book Creators

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dave Ryan, the man creating the HUGE indie crossover story in the comic book realm coming later this year.  Dave took time off his busy schedule to answer a few questions … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Get Noticed at a Comic Book Convention Using Social Media

Let’s face it, with the big guys such as Marvel and DC hogging up the spotlight in every major comic con, it’s very hard to get noticed by anyone. So what can you do to make yourself stand out? Here … Continue reading

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Be Creative…But Not With Your Email

Don’t you love going to a social event where people are interested in your work and they ask you for your contact information? You eagerly give them your business card and wait for them to call you. Do you ever … Continue reading

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September Artist of the Month – Ed Tranquino

New York City artist, Ed Tranquino, is this month’s Artist of the Month. He is a British graphic artist based in the Bronx. With 10 years of working in the graphic field, he is a pretty well-rounded guy. He has … Continue reading

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