Frederick Littles joins The USDN Podcast to discuss Wise Acre Comics, Dark Sentinel: Origins #2, Magnus Jakuta, independent comic publishing, crowdfunding, comic production, and the realities of building a creator-owned publishing company. As the founder of Wise Acre Comics, Frederick has spent years developing original comic book properties while building a publishing company dedicated to producing creator-owned stories with long-term vision and lasting impact. From flagship titles like Dark Sentinel and Magnus Jakuta to expanding into action figures and collectibles, Wise Acre Comics is focused on creating an interconnected universe of original characters that extends beyond the comic book page. But building comics is only part of the story. During this conversation, Frederick shares the realities of independent publishing, managing creative teams, coordinating production schedules, running successful crowdfunding campaigns, earning the trust of backers, and balancing the creative and business sides of the comic book industry. Frederick also reflects on his military service, finding a second mission through comics, and the passion that continues to drive Wise Acre Comics forward. During this conversation, The Chairman and Frederick discuss his journey into comics, the founding of Wise Acre Comics, the origins of Dark Sentinel and Magnus Jakuta, creator-owned publishing, comic production, crowdfunding, expanding into collectibles, building original intellectual property, leadership, perseverance, and the future of Wise Acre Comics. TOPICS COVERED • Frederick Littles' journey into comics• The founding of Wise Acre Comics• Building a creator-owned comic publishing company• The origins of Dark Sentinel• Magnus Jakuta and expanding original IPs• Independent comic production and publishing• Managing creative teams and production schedules• Crowdfunding strategies and lessons learned• Building trust with Kickstarter backers• Expanding into action figures and collectibles• Leadership, perseverance, and long-term vision• Military service and finding a second mission• Building sustainable creator-owned intellectual property• The future of Wise Acre Comics SUPPORT FREDERICK LITTLES & WISE ACRE COMICS Website:https://www.wiseacrecomics.com/ Campaigns:https://www.wiseacrecomics.com/pages/kickstarter-zoop Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wiseacrecomics PROTECT YOUR COLLECTION WITH BCW SUPPLIES Shop BCW Supplies:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use code USDN for 10% off your order. Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you. FOLLOW THE USDN PODCAST https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast CONTACT THE USDN PODCAST: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com Follow The USDN Podcast for more conversations with independent comic creators, writers, artists, publishers, and storytellers exploring indie comics, crowdfunding, creator-owned publishing, comic production, worldbuilding, and the realities of the independent comic book industry. The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.
