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Another creator, Tom Rogers, shared his experience of doing extensive artwork for Harold Lovecraft and Tesla. Despite a substantial workload—264 interior pages, seven covers, and coloring—he was paid only $4,900, averaging about $17.82 per page. Rogers revealed that the initial work was based on a royalties-only deal, a common but risky arrangement, especially for creators working for lesser-known publishers. When trying to secure better terms, Rogers experienced delayed payments, sometimes waiting over a year to receive compensation for work completed long prior.