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The Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunch Rocks Kickstarter

Last month, The World's Greatest Illustrated Magazine of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Heavy Metal relaunched with a brand new #1 issue on the Kickstarter platform. This smash hit launch was supported by over 10,000 backers marking a triumphant return for the legendary brand. In this interview Tyler talks to Executive Editor Dave Kelly and Editorial Manager Chris Thompson about this massive launch and the exciting future of Heavy Metal Magazine. Read more

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Newbie Comic Book Kickstarter Questions

To kick off the new year, Tyler answers a Kickstarter newcomers burning questions around launching a new comic book project in 2025, including insights that will also be relevant to Kickstarter veterans! Read more

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Game Changing New Kickstarter Feature Alert – Importing Add-Ons!

In this session, Tyler looks at Kickstarter's latest game-changing feature: the import add-ons from past campaign button. This new tool allows creators to import add-ons from previous campaigns, saving significant setup time and making campaign set-up more efficient for returning creators. In this podcast, we'll look at how this feature works, its benefits for repeat creators, and areas where it can still be improved. Learn how this update can boost your campaign's success and streamline your workflow. Read more

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ComixLaunch Spotlight: Sam Johnson’s Big Swing at a Crossover Kickstarter Series

It's time to spotlight another outstanding member of the ComixLaunch Pro community! This month, Clay Adams turns the spotlight on British writer Sam Johnson. Best known for his creations Cabracini: Voodoo Junkie Hitwoman and Geek Girl. They discuss Johnson’s continued success with Kickstarter, having raised £60,000 through 15 campaigns, including his latest crossover event, Cabracini Geek Girl Exodus. Johnson shares his journey from being inspired by comics in his youth, to his detailed planning and extensive drafts for each project. He reveals insights on the benefits of Kickstarter for comic distribution and marketing, and the importance of building an audience through consistent engagement. Read more

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How to Keep Creating in the Face of Challenges with Big Tim Stiles

In this session, Tyler interviews Big Tim, an award-winning writer from Australia, known for his comic series 'Gorilla My Dreams,' short films, and contributions to the indie comics scene. They discuss Tim's current Kickstarter campaign for the second issue of his team-up series, creative challenges, and the evolution of comic book crowdfunding. Read more

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: The Power of Community with Gerald von Stoddard

In this month's ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight, Clay Adams interviews comic book creator Gerald von Stoddard, who splits his time between Tivoli, New York, and Florence, Italy. Gerald shares insights from his journey in the comics industry, as he emphasizes the value of asking for help and being an active part of the comics community. Read more

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How Worried Should Comic Creators Be About New Tariffs?

Elections have consequences, and the new US administration has promised tariffs or new taxes on imported products, which may include things like comic book paper, ink, enamel pins, plush toys and more. In this session, Tyler shares his take on the coming tariffs, the uncertainty they're creating, and the challenges for creators. Read more

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Make Captive Offers So Good They Can’t Say No

In this session, Tyler will shares numerous strategies and a bunch of real-world examples creators like us can use to enhance sales and make compelling offers to their fans too good to refuse. Read more

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Ultimate Kickstarter Team-up! Kevin Joseph & Mike Shea on the Miskatonic / Tart Crossover Launch

Veteran comic book creator crowdfunders Kevin Joseph (Tart) and Mike Shea (Miskatonic High) join Tyler for a discussion about collaborative cross-over Kickstarter launches. Recently, Mike and Kevin launched a project two years in the making, crossing their characters over in an innovative trading card series. Read more

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How to Title Your Comic Book Kickstarter Project (and Avoid the Mistake Most Creators Are Making)

Would you believe that half of all comic creators launching projects on Kickstarter are making a big mistake when it comes to how they title their crowdfunding projects?
In this post I’ll show you how to title your Kickstarter project to attract more backers and to increase funding on Kickstarter.

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Is the Kickstarter Bubble Going to Burst for Comic Creators?

Wondering the Kickstarter success rate for comic projects is and whether or not the so-called Kickstarter bubble is about to burst? This video has the answer!

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Comics Crowdfunding: Making the Case for Indiegogo

While ComixLaunch has almost exclusively focused on the Kickstarter platform, it is not the only game in town. Indiegogo is a crowdfunding platform that hundreds of comic creators have chosen to fund their projects. In this guest post, Jen Finelli makes the case for Indiegogo.

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5 THINGS THE 2016 ELECTION TEACHES US ABOUT KICKSTARTER

The 2016 contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton provides ample crowdfunding lessons. (There’s a reason we call them Kickstarter campaigns.) So, sit back, relax, put your partisan politics aside, and let’s look at what worked and what didn’t.

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