Cutthroat Comics: Inside the World of Indie Publishing w/ Josh Nealis | Talkin' Comics Podcast

Welcome to Talking Comics! 🎙️ In this episode, AJ Reimann sits down with Josh Nealis of Cutthroat Comics & Publishing. We dive into his 10 years in indie comics, publishing for other creators, surviving the challenges of marketing, and his upcoming Kickstarter for Cocaine Stripper Stronghold #2.Josh shares stories about working with legendary artists, his writing rituals, surviving setbacks, and what it really takes to thrive in the comic industry. If you’ve ever thought about creating your own comic, launching a Kickstarter, or navigating conventions, this episode is full of insights and laughs.👉 Support Josh’s latest project: [https://www.cutthroatcomics.com/]🎙 Follow Talking Comics ✨ Special Mentions/Sponsors:We thank everyone for watching and supporting!Thank you to Amped Comics for partnering with us and offering you 10% off your order using code TCP10 https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10👉 Hit the Kickstarter “Remind Me” button to follow the project launch (coming early 2026). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...👉 Subscribe to Talking Comics for more creator interviews, comics talk, and behind-the-scenes updates. https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast✅ Subscribe for more interviews with comic creators and pop culture voices!🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode!📍 Chapter Markers:00:00 – Intro & Welcome00:25 – Meet Josh Nealis of Cutthroat Comics01:01 – Publishing indie comics & working with creators02:09 – Printing costs & publishing challenges03:18 – Marketing struggles & TikTok growth06:00 – Writing process & backlog of ideas07:21 – Collaborating with artists (Marvel, DC, Image)08:34 – AJ’s comic project announcement10:13 – Editing comics & storytelling tips11:48 – Challenges in reaching audiences12:49 – Kickstarter talk & online marketing14:26 – Writing rituals & daily habits16:01 – Balancing novels & comics18:08 – How Josh started writing19:35 – What readers should feel from his stories21:24 – Dream collaborations (Kevin Eastman & more)23:45 – Advice for aspiring creators26:16 – Physical vs. digital comics debate27:47 – Upcoming Kickstarter: Cocaine Stripper Stronghold29:48 – Fun & rapid fire questions (favorite hero, series, powers, universes)39:17 – If life were a comic… Mr. Bounceback41:02 – AJ’s upcoming comic with Mike Alger43:10 – How COVID shut down conventions & recovery47:01 – Comic Con strategies & advice49:28 – Marketing podcasts & comics at cons50:02 – Closing & where to find Josh#TalkingComics #IndieComics #ComicPodcast #CutthroatComics #KickstarterComics #ComicCreators #ComicBooks #PodcastInterview #MakingComics #TalkingComics #PanelPete #ComicsCommunity #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #NewComicBookDay #ComicHaul #DollarBinDive #ComicsTrivia #IGComics #AJReimann #Comictok #YoutubeComics #IndiComics