Under the Mask

Y Comics / Hosted by Bill Coulombe
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We discuss the super process behind super heroes. If you can find it on a comic book page, we’ll talk about how it got to be there. Featuring interviews with creators discussing how they make their comics, books, games, and more.

  1. 05/26/2021

    From Junior Braves to Space Cadets (featuring Greg Smith, Co-Creator of Starlite)

    My guest today is a published writer and creator. He first got on the scene with Junior Braves of the Apocalypse, which he describes as a “The Goonies meets The Walking Dead.” His latest series, Starlite, features a group of former child superheroes trapped in space with space cat-pirates and trans-dimensional spider-wizards. Starlite is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 6/2/21. Go support it HERE! LINKS: Starlite’s Kickstarter Page - www.starlitecomicbook.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - @ThatAmazingTwit Instagram - @ThatAmazingTwit Starlite on Twitter - @StarliteComic Starlite on Instagram - @StarliteComic

  2. 05/17/2021

    Building Your Audience and Overcoming Defeat (with Curtis 'Specks' Thompson)

    My guest today is Curtis “Specks” Thompson, the writer and creator of the comic series Legacy of the View. His series follows southern high school student Chaz Johnson, as he comes to terms with his new superpowers while just wanting to live his normal teenage life as a baseball player. After his first foray on Kickstarter failed, Curtis took measurable steps to increase his audience, and relaunched to success. We find out exactly how he did it in this episode (his current Kickstarter just passed his funding goal, and he’s on to stretch goals!). Enjoy! Legacy of the View is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 6/3/2021. You can support it HERE! SHOW NOTES: Legacy of the View on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/specks706/legacy-of-the-view-3 Legacy of the View’s Website - www.legacyoftheview.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - @LegacyOfTheView Instagram - @LegacyOfTheView

  3. 04/22/2021

    Finding Success with Your Sophomore Series

    KJ Kaminski had a problem. His first series, The Resistants (along with its spin-offs), had been fairly well received. KJ found himself attending conventions all across America. But what do you do when your new title is coming out? It’s totally new and totally different, so you might be worried about whether your existing audience will jump on board for another series! KJ and I talk about his fears and apprehensions with launching his new series, Sophia Saturn, and what steps he took to launch this new title to the stars! Enjoy! Sophia Saturn is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 4/30/21. You can support it HERE! SHOW NOTES Sophia Saturn #1 - 5 Kickstarter - www.sophiasaturn.com Big Blue Comics’ Website - www.bigbluecomics.com SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook - @BigBlueComics Twitter - @BigBlueComics KJ on Twitter - @KJKaminski11 Instagram - @BigBlueComics

  4. 03/19/2021

    From Screenwriting for Amazon and Netflix to Comic Book Writing for Kickstarter

    Enenra is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 3/26/21. You can support it HERE! LINKS: Enenra’s Kickstarter Page - www.kickstarter.com/projects/a-aron/enenra-issue-3-and-4 SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - @Aaron_Wrob Facebook - @EnenraGNovel Facebook - @AJRoblewski1

  5. 03/12/2021

    Growing a Fanbase and Creating Momentum with Your First Comic Book Series

    Nicholas Mueller had a problem. He had just launched his first book, Demon Hunter Raven, but it was barely getting any traction! After his first campaign barely funded, he realized something needed to change. Now, Nicholas is four issues into his comic series, and his latest crowdfunding launch funded in mere days. We’re talking with him about his work and career, and how he grew his fanbase and built momentum by just “being a real person.” If you’re looking for some strategies to build your brand, this is the one to listen to! Enjoy! Demon Hunter Raven is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 3/19/21. You can support it HERE! SHOW NOTES: Demon Hunter Raven #0 - 3 Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/dhrchap1/demon-hunter-raven-chapter-3 BMR Comics Website - www.bmrcomics.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - @BMRComics Twitter - @NicholasMulle7 Instagram - @BMRComics

  6. 02/25/2021

    An American Comic Book Artist in Japan! (with Bitsy Tandem, Creator of Maiden in Disguise)

    My guest today is a comic book artist, writer, and creator who left her hometown in the United States to live abroad in Kushima, Japan. She’s the creator of Maiden in Disguise, a comic book following the coming-of-age story of a gamer girl and her epic hero avatar in an online MMORPG. We talk about the highs and lows of writing AND creating, the differences between American and Japanese comics and culture, and so much more! Maiden in Disguise is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 3/11/21. You can support it HERE! SHOW NOTES: Maiden in Disguise Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebitzr/maiden-in-disguise-manga-1-gamer-girl-or-epic-hero Eotera Website (Home of Bitsy’s Multiverse) - www.eotera.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - @BitsyTandem_TheBitzr Twitter - @TheBitzr Facebook - @theBitzr

  7. 02/12/2021

    Starting Your Own Crime and Superhero Anthologies (Featuring Randy Stone)

    In this episode of Under the Mask, we’re taking you back to a time where comic titles were liberally littered with colorful adjectives. Words like uncanny, fantastic, and sensational! Randy Stone is a comic book writer and creator, known for his works Champion, published by Arcana, and Eskimo Kisses, published by Scout Comics. He’s also the creator of the crime-noir comic anthology Crime Pays. His latest work, The Sensational Swan #1, features a psychiatrist by day who’s also a superhero when the sun goes down? How would he diagnose himself? We discuss The Sensational Swan as well as finding a creative team, how this and his last anthology have raised his visibility in the comics scene. The Sensational Swan #1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 2/28/21. You can support it HERE. Enjoy! LINKS: The Sensational Swan Kickstarter - www.altruistcomics.com/swan Altruist Comics Website = www.altruistcomics.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - @altruistcomics Twitter - @altruistcomics Randy Stone’s Twitter - @randystonecotw

  8. 01/21/2021

    Getting Your Comic Out There! From Webcomics to Amazon! (with Gustavo Soria)

    This week, I’m talking with Gustavo Soria, a comic book writer, creator, and artist based out of Guatemala. Soria released his debut comic book, The Table, as a webcomic. He recently printed the book and put it on the #1 online sales platform, Amazon. We talk about his process behind creating, how an editor helped him focus, and also how the Guatemalan comic book scene is different than America. Enjoy! The Table is available to read for free as a webcomic HERE. You can also buy a physical copy of The Table on Amazon HERE. SHOW NOTES: The Table Webcomic - www.zigmacomics.com/thetable The Table on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Table-Gustavo-Soria SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - @TheZigmaComics Instagram - @Zigma_Comics

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We discuss the super process behind super heroes. If you can find it on a comic book page, we’ll talk about how it got to be there. Featuring interviews with creators discussing how they make their comics, books, games, and more.

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  • Creator
    Y Comics / Hosted by Bill Coulombe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (c) Y Comics, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Under the Mask