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Adriano Ariganello | Pesto Comics
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Writing and crowdfunding action-filled indie comics for pulp genre junkies. Strategies and methods for successful campaigns within -- plus sneak previews for upcoming projects! Published every Wednesday! pestocomics.substack.com

  1. It’s Okay to Love Comics Again

    5D AGO

    It’s Okay to Love Comics Again

    I’m feeling great about comics right now and want to focus on what’s working rather than using negativity for clicks. 00:00 Positivity and the Algorithm 01:09 Something for Everyone 02:14 Diversity of Stories 04:22 A New Renaissance Period 05:43 Loving Comics Out Loud 07:18 Join the Conversation == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - May https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    8 min

  2. MAY 7

    Free Comic Book Day 2026

    Recapping my Free Comic Book Day signing at The Silver Snail and a break down why Free Comic Book Day is a misnomer that puts costs and risk on retailers. 00:00 Free Comic Book Day at The Silver Snail 00:45 A Shop That Means a Ton 01:35 The Problem with “Free” Comic Books 02:30 The Retailer’s Burden 03:39 The 2026 Distributor Split 04:38 Freebie Seekers vs. Customers 05:44 Navigating the Ecosystem 07:44 On the Backs of Retailers 09:45 Supporting Your Local Comic Shop == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5) In Stores NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5) Coming to Stores on Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th In Stores - Wednesday August 5th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - May https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    12 min

  3. APR 30

    The Day After Launch

    It's the next day - and it's still surreal! From Parts Unknown #1 is available at your favorite comic book shop as of yesterday - and I'm so grateful. 00:00 The Day After 00:40 Release Day Road Show 04:23 The Oscar Speech 05:08 The Team 07:37 The Retailers 09:31 The Foundation 12:13 The Fans 13:46 Back to Reality == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - May https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    16 min
  4. When the "Right Track" is Multiple at Once

    APR 23

    When the "Right Track" is Multiple at Once

    I have three distinct tracks that I need to manage - and try not to fall off one onto the other. 00:00 Yet Another Productivity Hack from Me... 00:54 Track 1: Crowdfunding 02:33 Track 2: Direct Market 04:33 Track 3: Novellas 05:47 The 2027 Gap 11:55 Momentum is Everything 14:44 Send me a letter to publish in From Parts Unknown! == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores - Wednesday April 29th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th If you aren't near a shop, check out pestocomics.com for a list of stores where you can order online! Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - This April https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Fall https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    16 min

  5. APR 16

    Small but Mighty Crowds

    Why Small Podcasts Matter: Build Your Creative Community One Listener at a Time 00:00 Toronto Indie Author Conference 00:30 The Value of Small Podcasts 03:11 The Process Over the Numbers 05:17 Finding the Path 07:01 Building Community == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores - Wednesday April 29th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) until Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd If you aren't near a shop, check out pestocomics.com for a list of stores where you can order online! Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - This April https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Fall https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    9 min
  6. Avoiding the Shiny Object

    APR 9

    Avoiding the Shiny Object

    Professionalism means getting things done - regardless of whether you're feeling up to it. 00:00 Intro: Riding the High 00:08 Where Pesto Comics Stands in 2026 01:14 Planning 2027: Crimson Frontier & Unfinished Scripts 02:28 Procrastination & Plates Spinning 02:44 Shiny Object Syndrome (and Why It's Both a Trap and a Gift) 03:26 Professional vs. Hobbyist: On Finishing What You Start 05:37 Start Small: Advice for New Creators 07:55 Commitment: Getting Back to Work 08:51 The 10-Minute Rule 09:19 Outro == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores - Wednesday April 29th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd If you aren't near a shop, check out pestocomics.com for a list of stores where you can order online! Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - This April https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Fall https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    10 min

  7. APR 2

    I LOVE YOU, 5000!

    From Parts Unknown #1 Hits Nearly 5,000 Orders — Thank You + What’s Next The numbers for From Parts Unknown #1 are in, and I couldn't be happier with the sales! Reporting just under 5,000 orders, this is a huge win for Pesto Comics in the comic book industry. 00:00 The Big Numbers 00:52 Thank You 01:25 Career Highlight 02:01 The Plan for 2026 02:32 The 2027 Challenge 03:01 Release Schedule 03:53 Selling to the Direct Market 04:27 Why Pesto Comics 05:05 The Vision 05:44 Doubling Down 06:43 Final Thanks == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores - Wednesday April 29th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd If you aren't near a shop, check out pestocomics.com for a list of stores where you can order online! Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - This April https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Fall https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    8 min
  8. Managing Your Mental Health

    MAR 26

    Managing Your Mental Health

    FOC week is here - and it has me thinking about my mental health. 00:00 FOC Week Is Here 00:34 New Production Designer 01:22 Letters Page Announcement 02:56 Kickstarter & Direct Market Strategy 09:44 Managing the Workload 11:39 Burnout & Seeking Help 13:14 Knowing When to Step Back 15:18 Why It's Worth It 16:51 Closing & Next Week == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Comics: NAKED KAIJU WOMAN 3 https://bit.ly/nkw3 CRIMSON FRONTIER 1 & 2 https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT 1 & 2 https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS 1) https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

    18 min
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Writing and crowdfunding action-filled indie comics for pulp genre junkies. Strategies and methods for successful campaigns within -- plus sneak previews for upcoming projects! Published every Wednesday! pestocomics.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Adriano Ariganello | Pesto Comics
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adriano Ariganello
  • Show Website
    Pesto Comics - Audio Edition