As the country starts the slow process of recovery, this month’s Professional Comics Creator looks into the future to see where the industry is going.

 Video Appearances

Like a lot of you, I spent a lot of time on screen last month discussing comics in the wake of COVID, the continuing rise of crowdfunding, and the uncertainty of conventions? Here are some of the highlights:

Crowdfunding Your Comic Before, During, and After the Campaign (Video by GlobalComix)

Comics After COVID (Video from The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund)

Future of Indie Comics (Video from Comics Watch)

 Articles

A Brief Explanation on the Comic NFT

(Video by Perch)

The original art segment of the industry has started buzzing about the potential of the use of non-fungible tokens as a method to create scarcity in the digital market. This video explains what NFT’s are and how they impact comic creators.

How Much Does It Actually Cost to Print a Comic?

(Pax et Justita)

Author and Publisher Rachel Honor Vincent takes you behind the scenes of her publishing budget to help you understand just how much money it costs to get your comic out into the world.

A Simple Guide to Getting Paid in Collaboration Contracts

(Creative Contract Consulting)

Because creators who sign a collaboration agreement own a portion of the underlying property, there are four major types of consideration they can get, based on the deal negotiated between the parties.