#support indie comic creators

[kiddycup]

part 2 of my comic "Run Wolf Run" will be debuting at tcaf and online on April 28th!!! it will be riso printed again and approx. 50 pages, entirely self-published! part 1 is currently free to read for everyone online but if you want to read ahead to part 2 it is exclusive for ko-fi members for now. thanks so much to my kofi subscribers btw, i appreciate it so much 🥺

[genericpuff]

i just watched nimona

it was adorable and amazing, the animation was god tier and it warmed my heart with joy to see drawings from the webcomic show up in the film <3

that said, i was so ecstatic to see nimona get a film adaption at all, webcomics still struggle to compete for attention and respect in our current media climate. so I guess I wanna use this opportunity, as a webcomic artist of the last 10+ years, to remind y'all to read indie webcomics, there are so many amazing stories hiding out there that have so much to say and the only reason they're not being heard is because they're not part of the mainstream hype machine. there are comics on other platforms outside of webtoons and tapas, there are comics that can't be found on the shelves or found online, there are comics living in their own little corners of the internet or on a bookshelf somewhere just waiting to be found, just as works like Nimona and Heartstopper once did :' )

also will probably be drawing some fun nimona stuff because damn if she ain't damn perfect LOL

[triaelf9]

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[chordsykat]

For those of you asking if you could nominate Varulv or me for some kind of award, here's your chance and the only one I really know about that includes web-serials. :) I think it'd be awesome to win a Ringo for being a comic that got popular thanks to Tumblr. Just click the big blue button, enter your email so they're sure you're a real person, and write me in.

And yeah, I suppose you should use my real name (Dawn Best -- for the two of you on here not following me because of Sonic, hehe) but go ahead and vote (for me or other people you love in comics)! I, and other indie creators, always appreciate your support :D (P.S. - read Varulv at varulvcomic.com! It's got werewolves! You'll dig it, I promise!)

[andyjclarke]

FLUX.

A hard boiled sci-fi thriller, with Blade Runner meets The Expanse meets Game of Thrones vibes.

A character focused story, against the backdrop of an abandoned earth, as we begin to unravel a hidden truth behind Earths demise. It not being what is commonly known.

[yemmate]

I'm supposed to be writing right now but I want to say something that I tell myself. I hope it helps you too.

Art isn't just a hobby. It can be a job. It's not a perfect job, but it's still a job that makes you happy. Not many other career paths can say that. Warning: This is a tangent post made by an anarchist. If you don't want to read a long novel length ramble about why money is a corrupting construct and capitalism is made to break poor people move along.

I've noticed in my 21 years on this planet, nearing the 22 mark as spring approaches, that jobs are often given a value. If you're a doctor you've got a high quality job because you went to school, got a degree, and get paid a lot. But what about nurses? They work in the same place and went to school for a certification, some a degree as well, but they aren't paid as much and are treated poorly. Why? Well because they're not doctors. They can have the same amount of knowledge, sometimes more depending on who the doctor is, but their job is seen as lower just because of the pay and general view of it in the eyes of society.

Most of the people who will tell you all this and which job is the most valuable and what to go for actually don't know much about the inner workings. Go ahead, ask someone who's told you something like this if they've done much research outside of watching a video on social media and reading random posts without checking the validity behind them.

Another things with doctors, nurses, construction workers, all these jobs everyone tells you to get instead of something you'd actually enjoy is they don't face the fact, or rather they choose to just accept the fact and do nothing about it, that those in charge are gonna kick. you. around. until you give up or give in. Those who give up usually didn't even want the job in the first place. Those who give in always dreamed of this job but once they're in it that blind optimistic veil is torn away.

Zom100 is an anime that opens with a guy going into an office job where he works for a company that produces commercials. He's a writer for the scripts and helps with casting and went in expecting to make tons of friends, meet stars, and even falls for the secretary and wishes to confess to her one day. It starts off all bright and colorful since that's how he views the world in his eyes. After going out drinking with his coworkers after their first day of work is done, everything stops. The happy smiles and attitudes of his employees vanish as they return to work and our protagonist is met with the horrible work grind culture he's walked into. Yet, he stays optimistic in the hopes he can stay strong only to finally break after a year of working at the business. He stumbles home from exhaustion to his now trashed apartment full of garbage bags, trash covering the floors, just looking like a dump because he's to exhausted from working and staying at the office days at a time to be able to clean up.

I love the first episode of Zom100, although only the first episode, because it does a FANTASTIC job at giving a message I live by. "Do not settle for treatment that is less than what you deserve." It shows what happens when you go for the give in option of what I mentioned earlier. If your boss is dumping work on you but not anyone else, call them out. If you're being harassed in the workplace and there is a clear bias because of your gender, race, or anything else, call them out. If your pay is far less than the amount you work, call them out. If they refuse to make any changes despite you having concrete evidence because they will lose the money they have to spare, quit and call them out.

The older folk in my life have told me time and time again that "You work for bad people to pay worse people and then die." (Not a direct quote but it summarizes what they say.) These people come from a time where there was an even worse imbalance in power and they had to give in to live due to the many things going on in the world at that time that made living conditions horrible if you weren't already super rich. It isn't like that anymore though.

The economy and people in power is still messed up yes we need to work on that but that isn't what this post is about.

Glitch Studios is an animation studio aiming to give independent animation a place to shine and has been doing so with MASSIVE success. It's thanks to them that indie work is finally getting looked at by bigger studios. Personally, I see this as a sign that art is finally getting a more proper place in the general view of society as a proper career path. Only issue is it's focused on animation.

I'm not an animator, I'm a writer and lover of comics. Would I want some of my stuff adapted into animation? By fans out of love for the works, yes, as an official adaptation for profit? No.

It's not a smart move marketing wise or profit wise but that's the thing. I'm not some old white guy sitting on a throne of gold bars in a big evil company business building, I'm a 20 something at a desk in a dusty apartment room surrounded by goofy posters and plushies. I don't care about money, I care about making things I and others love. I think that's what people have forgotten recently when it comes to working in this world. You can work and work and work and pay rent and be able to buy that new outfit to wear at your family gathering to show off but how long will you be happy from that? Small moments of joy is fine and treating yourself is fine too, but what do you do to make yourself happy while still fulfilling a purpose? Do you feel like you fulfill a purpose? What did you want to do, not need to do.

Working retail is seen as your go to starter job or just what you go to when you need to pay the bills. It's not a shameful thing to do, nor is any job when you just need an income for necessities. But, what if that's what you want to do? You don't want a giant house, you don't want a fancy car, you don't want Gucci clothes, you enjoy the simple job and lifestyle. That's fine. No matter if your parents say you're throwing away your potential, no matter if the world says you need to run a company, no matter what people say it is okay to have simple goals and a simple life.

Minimalism is the practice of only having what you need for what you want to do. This is the video that first got me thinking about it.

It's something I think people need to be taught about more. Now I'm not saying you shouldn't go and sell off everything you own, but maybe at least think "Do I really need a $200 phone from a popular brand that doesn't even come with a charger? Do I need it? What parts of it validate the cost?"

Now here is how this all ties back to my overall message with this tangent.

I want to make indie comics because it makes me happy. It makes my friends who have helped me shaped the stories, characters, and everything else happy. And, overall, I hope it makes others happy too. Not to mention, I can't exactly think about signing up with some popular publishing company because of how loudly of an anarchist I am and how diverse I make my work.

Why I'm making this post is because I want to get you thinking about this too. Are you happy with whatever job you have right now? Are you fairly treated? Is this what you want? Are you brainwashed by societal norms made by the big companies that you need whatever big and fancy phone or computer set up you're reading this on? If you said no to any of this I suggest looking into your own personal rights as a human being and standing up for yourself, think about forming a union if need be. If your issue is with buying expensive things you don't even need feel free to trade them in or sell them and get what you need and can be happy with while having extra money left over.

Remember, you don't need to be make a billion dollars each week to be successful. Happiness is from what you do and what makes you happy, not your bank account amount or how many bedrooms you have in a mansion. Most of all, happiness is what you choose to make it not what some old jerks who think Trump is a sane man say it is.

[ohnoafterlaughs]

WE’RE ALMOST THERE, PEOPLE! 

Starting from now we have only 48 hours left and we’re 87% funded! 

 Will Mag & Dorian be able to complete their chaotic roadtrip adventure?

 Stay tuned and please help us sharing the word!!

LINK TO THE CAMPAIGN HERE!

[strymes49]

@bakertoons he has the book but he won’t let me read it 😤

[handsomemoimoi]

Hi there! My platonic partner is making a graphic novel and we’d love your help! 

Kat has been working on her comic Robust Heat for over a decade, she’s done all of the art, all of the script, It’s so impressive! She’s the hardest worker I’ve ever seen, and she inspires me every single day! 

Robust Heat is a comic about family values, loss and how two people won’t ever grieve the same way! As the tagline says “Grief is not the price we pay for love, it is a bittersweet reminder that they go hand in hand!” It’s got action, adventure, drama and queer relationships! POLY REP LETS GO! If you could please consider supporting Kat’s kickstarter or reading Robust Heat on Tapas that would ROCK! Your support would mean everything, thank you so much! 

[ariakey]

BIG SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!

my short doodle comic Vicini and my OC Obnubilar card sets are on sale on my kofi shop HERE

There's limited prints so if interested grab yours ✨️ it'd help me greatly! Thank you!

[kiddycup]

im posting progress on a new comic for ko-fi patrons in the member tier. consider checking it out :-) you get access to any behind the scenes stuff i do + sketchbook compilations i dont post publicly for 4.50/month.

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[abookishweasel]

Woof, do I suck at social media these days... Anyhoo, New project?

Chapter 10 of Saints'Quarter is going LIVE on Kickstarter next week! July 26th, 12:30pm, we launch to fund the next issue of the series~

Save the link below to be notified the minute we launch!

[triaelf9]

posting this just on its own b/c it’s something I’ve been wanting to say, but here’s the full post for other important input on the convo: https://www.tumblr.com/triaelf9/723501539078160384/xfreischutz-feathernotes-feathernotes-theres?source=share

This is something deeply personal to me and yes, the landscape has changed SO much. I started making webcomics in 2005, fresh out of high school and have been making them ever since. I make mostly grayscale comics on a schedule that doesn’t overwhelm me (1 comic updates twice a week, the other once a week, and the third twice a month). I use the same program I used back in 2005, though the newest version of it that came out in like 2010 I think.

The very first comic I worked on was silly and fun, but I still get the occasional email today of folks telling me how much it meant to them. After years of rejection & getting better each year, I started working on the stories I wanted to tell. I managed to get an agent, and one of comics was picked up by Dark Horse. I did not go to art school, I never got the networking a lot of the bigger folks got, and I don’t live in the US (which, fun fact, locks me out of being able to use Webtoons fully - they’ve region-locked their app AHAHAHAH FUN).

So yeah, start whenever the heck you want! If you have a story you want to tell, that is the only reason you need to start. The more YOU enjoy your story, the more that’ll show through. If you want your art to grow, nothing will improve you faster than starting a webcomic. Also, read comics, look how your favs construct a page. Panel composition is more important than you think. The main key to a good webcomic is “is what I’m trying to show clear” and just keep on pushing.

You can start anywhere. You can show whoever you want, or no one at all (I did comics for me all through elementary school). Everyone has their own personal goal of where they’d like to be. And I’m by no means a success story. but only YOU can determine your success, and I’m happy where I am.

START THAT COMIC! you’ve got this ^_^ (also, if you don’t want to do color comics YOU DON’T HAVE TO! If anyone bugs you about it, just tell them Elaine said it was fine and they can go make their own comic in color if they care so much XD)

And readers? SHARE THE COMICS YOU LIKE! Word of mouth does so much, and if we ever want the little folk to have a chance against the mega corps, or even just the highly popular aggregate sites, boost the heck outta the comics you love ^_^

[dandelionteacomic]

My name is Skrooli, I'm a Canadian YA LGBTQ+ Author and illustrator!

This is my comic "Dandelion Tea" you can read it here on Tumblr, Tapas and Webtoon.

\\ Hidden away from the rest of the world, sits a small town in a valley filled with magic. One day, a Royal bounty hunter who was sent to kill witches, stumbled into the town and ends up struggling to fulfill his duties. //

Dandelion Tea is a comic about Witches, Magic, Self Identity and Queerness along with being transgender.

If this sounds like a comic you'd enjoy,

Please consider following and reading my work :)

Thank you!

Updates// Every Monday. // https://skrooli.carrd.co/

[farsight-the-char]

Manga fans who complain about Marvel/DC stuff being inaccessible are looking in the wrong place.

Creator Owned series, those outside the "Big 2", are much more in line with how good manga works. Shorter indie stuff is some of the best comics i have read.

The trick is to actually ask around for recommendations. You will find Good.

[futureagents]

Custom Pages on Tumblr Blogs

I wanted to keep this blog fairly streamlined for my own production... but I also wanted to highlight some of my favorite creators so others can find their webcomics too!

To do this, I added a couple new sections on my Tumblr blog in order to separate the two and create a more organized experience. (And also a couple links to my website and Carrd bio!)

Here’s how I did it!

Step 1. Go to your blog and select ‘Edit Appearance’

If you’re on your browser, this should be the artist palette in the top right corner.

From there, a side bar should pop up to Edit your blog theme. Scroll all the way to the bottom to the ‘+ Add Page’ section.

Step 2. Click + Add Page to open this box

This box should pop up. Under the option where it says ‘Standard Layout’, select ‘Link’

Step 3. Add a custom URL for tagged content and Name Your Page

Since I want to have separate pages for my webcomic and other webcomics, I will need to use two separate tags. In my case, I use the tag ‘#future agents’ and ‘#webcomics i love’

To link to a specific tag on your blog, use:

https://yourblogname.tumblr.com/tagged/’tagname’

In my case, the two URLs I use are: 

https://futureagents.tumblr.com/tagged/future%20agents

https://futureagents.tumblr.com/tagged/webcomics%20i%20love

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a space in your tag, the URL needs to have ‘%20′ between words to represent the space!

After you have the URL, name your page however you want it to be seen on your blog.

Step 4. Reblog to your heart’s desire (and make sure you tag everything appropriately!!!)

Now, anything you tag with whatever you chose will show up on their designated pages! But make sure you use the tagging system when you reblog, otherwise it won’t show up. (you can always edit a post/reblog to add a tag if you forget!)

Please note, this won’t change your main page, everything will still show up in one space. But it’s great the give the option to someone visiting your page. 

Have fun sharing everything you love!

P.S. This also works for any URL, so make sure you share your websites and reading links too!!!!