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The Decline of American Comics and Industry Insights: A Deep Dive
The Rise of Crowdfunding and Independent Publishing
The conversation opens with a focus on the current landscape of comic book crowdfunding, highlighting the success of multiple campaigns. The speaker mentions launching projects on platforms like Indiegogo and their own website, Nine Lives Comics. Notable titles include Starlight Cats, an all-ages story about a Singaporean girl and her magical cats, and In Glorious Racks, a chaotic MMA monster mashup set in a post-apocalyptic world. These campaigns have collectively raised over $700,000 to nearly $800,000, reflecting a strong grassroots push away from traditional industry routes.