02 - Pioneering and The Rise of KMD Comics - Dan Aga Lovai and Graham Ainui Jnr

In this episode, I talk to the men behind KMD Comics and the creators of the "LoverBoii" Comic Book Series. We talk about how they got started, their influences and inspirations, the challenges of pioneering the first serialized comic book series and blazing a trail for the comic book industry in PNG. We also discuss the hardships, how they deal with it and how they stay motivated and disciplined to keep pioneering forward. To find out more about KMD Comics and how you can purchase or support their work, Click here: linktr.ee/kmd117 00:00-Intro 00:17-Welcome to the Podcast! 00:29-Meet Dan & Graham from KMD Comics 01:24-Dan was one of my monthly artist features on Instagram 02:27-Sponsor's Ad - Smarthills Corporate Solutions Ltd 02:55-The Start of LoverBoii & KMD Comics 07:58-Dan's Art Style 10:07-Our issues with Perfectionsim 11:22-How Dan and Graham met and started their partnership 13:33-Day Jobs 15:07-My thoughts on the LoverBoii Comic Books 17:08-Why NOT a Super Hero comic? 18:49-Dan's thoughts on writing the story 20:11-How they push each other 21:57-What inspired LoverBoii? 26:02-My favourite parts of the LoverBoii Comic book 27:25-No SPOILERS! 28:52-Audience reception towards LoverBoii 30:12-How the first comic book came to be made and released 33:55-Gaining momentum 35:13-Business Roles & Working together 37:46-What's Next for KMD Comics? 38:51-How long does it take to produce one book? 40:31-The creative process 43:32-Pioneering and the challenges of running a creative business 47:59-The Bad Days are the Good Days 51:31-How to reach out to KMD Comics 52:34-Final Words