In this episode, Chris Sahloff shares his journey into the world of comic book creation, detailing how his love for Dungeons and Dragons inspired his comic 'Crit'. He discusses the challenges he faced in the creative process, the importance of world-building, and character development. Chris also talks about his publishing venture, Homebrewed Comics, and the exciting future plans for his comics.

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Takeaways

Chris started his comic journey by drawing his D&D campaign.

Kickstarter was a learning experience for Chris.

Creating a comic can take thousands of hours of work.

Chris emphasizes the importance of character expressions in comics.

He believes in subtle storytelling rather than heavy-handedness.

Homebrewed Comics is a collaborative effort with other creators.

Chris's comic 'Crit' is inspired by modern America and Arthurian tales.

He aims to keep his art fresh and engaging for readers.

Chris has plans to distribute his comics in retail stores.

He values the feedback from interviews and appreciates the opportunity to share his story.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chris Sahloff and His Journey

11:47 The Creative Process Behind 'Crit'

23:28 Influences and Inspirations in Comic Creation

24:23 Artistic Inspirations and Influences

25:16 World Building in Comics

26:49 Character Development and Favorites

29:30 Easter Eggs and Subtle Storytelling

34:06 Homebrewed Comics Publishing Journey

37:18 Distribution and Retail Plans

40:15 Reflections on Podcasting and Learning

41:00 Ending

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