From Grief to Graphic Novels: The Story Behind Kid Nebula

What does it take to create your own comic book from scratch?This week on Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ sits down with writer, artist, and creator Dee Hausner, the mastermind behind Kid Nebula. They discuss the journey of creating an indie comic, building community in comics, crowdfunding through Kickstarter, and turning life's toughest moments into creative inspiration.Dee shares how the loss of family members helped shape his storytelling, the creation of Kid Nebula, his love of classic comics and Saturday morning cartoons, and why family-friendly comics still matter today.Plus, hear stories about the indie comics community, collaborations with creators like Mike Alger, Dennis Valencia, and more.If you're a comic creator, comic fan, or someone dreaming of making your own book, this episode is for you.👉 Follow Dee Hausner and check out Kid Nebula: linktr.ee/Kidnebulahttps://www.kidnebulacomic.comHost: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_PodcastGuest: Dee Hausner linktr.ee/Kidnebula🗯️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⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:06 The Journey of Kid Nebula03:11 Community and Collaboration in Comics06:08 The Impact of AI on Creative Work09:02 Fan Art and Its Significance12:03 Documenting the Creative Process17:26 The Genesis of Creativity22:16 Navigating Personal Loss and Artistic Expression27:11 The Balance of Fun and Depth in Storytelling32:08 Crafting Comics: The Process and Challenges36:43 Digital Artistry: Tools and Techniques42:00 Future Projects and Community Engagement45:22 Balancing Podcast Production46:18 Nostalgic Superhero Favorites47:17 Comic Book Beginnings49:39 Current Comic Series and Indie Creators51:38 Exploring Comic Book Universes55:28 Superpowers and Sidekicks57:53 Life as a Comic Book58:49 Creative Process and Storytelling01:02:26 Advice for Aspiring Creators#TalkinComicsPodcast#KidNebula#DeeHausner#IndieComics#ComicBooks#ComicCreator#KickstarterComics#GraphicNovel#ComicPodcast#SelfPublishing#ComicArt#StorytellingMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: CEONE9IGNO4MZWIW