Building 615 Comics: Malcolm McFadden on Indie Comics & Hustle

In this episode of Talkin’ Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Malcolm McFadden, founder of 615 Comics, to talk about building a comic universe from scratch, finding artists, Kickstarter strategies, and the real grind behind indie comics.Malcolm shares his journey from ideas to published books, lessons learned (including getting ghosted by artists 😬), and advice for creators looking to launch their own comics.We also dive into:Kickstarter strategies (before, during & after launch)Finding artists on Instagram vs FiverrConvention experiences & selling comicsBuilding a comic universe with multiple titlesPromoting your comic every single day🎯 PLUS: Malcolm talks about his upcoming Kickstarter for Thema: The Queen of War — a fantasy epic with gods, monsters, and magic!👇 Don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment your favorite indie comic🔔 Subscribe for more creator conversationsHost: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_PodcastGuest: Malcolm McFadden https://linktr.ee/sixfifteencomics🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hkSponsors:• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc⏱️ ChaptersIntroduction to Malcolm McFadden & 615 Comics (00:00 – 01:34)The Creative Process: Writing vs. Illustrating (01:34 – 02:48)The "Con" Experience & Grassroots Marketing (03:27 – 06:44)Developing a Script & Collaborative Tools (06:44 – 08:25)Working with Artists: The Good and the Ghosted (08:25 – 10:32)Homages to the Indie Community (10:32 – 14:48)The Kickstarter Grind (14:48 – 20:33)Overcoming the "Mid-Campaign Slump" (20:33 – 32:10)Preview: Thema, The Queen of War (32:10 – 34:17)Rapid Fire: Fun Questions & Origins (34:17 – 42:12)#IndieComics #ComicCreators #KickstarterComics #MakeComics #ComicBooks #SelfPublishing #IndieCreators #TalkinComics #Crowdfunding #ComicArt