Indie Comic Secrets with JazzLee Illustrates | & EXCLUSIVE Panel Pete Trailer Premiere!

Today on Talking Comics, AJ and Annakah sit down with JazzLee Illustrates, creator of Slices of Gremlin and the upcoming graphic novel series Well Wishers. We dive deep into her art journey, worldbuilding, digital illustration workflow, and life as an indie creator.PLUS —hidden in the episode is the FIRST LOOK at the official trailer for The Chronicles of Panel Pete!This is the debut sneak peek at the world inside the dollar-bin comic where Panel Pete lives, transforms, and begins his upcoming adventures.Jazz shares creator advice, talks Webtoon, Ko-fi, inspiration from Uncle Scrooge and Sonic, and joins in our “This or That” writing game where chaos rules and points don’t matter.Check out Jazz’s work here:Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/JazzLeeIllustratesWebtoon: Slices of GremlinSubscribe for more indie creator interviews and behind-the-scenes comic content!Sponsors:• AMPED Comics – Use code TCP10 for 10% off https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Travers City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/👉 Hit the Kickstarter “Remind Me” button to follow the project launch (coming early 2026). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/the-chronicles-of-panel-peteHit like, subscribe, and check out all things Panel Pete below!https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_PodcastChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup01:55 Journey into Comic Creation04:56 Artistic Process and Tools07:53 Balancing Life and Creativity10:49 Writing and Script Development13:54 Marketing and Selling Comics16:52 Inspirations and Advice for Creators19:48 Favorite Comics and Characters24:03 Legal Insights and Comic Industry27:08 Fun Questions and Superpowers30:48 Comic Book Sidekicks: Choosing Your Partner in Crime35:23 World Building vs. Character Development: The Writer's Dilemma39:02 Collaboration vs. Solo Work: The Creative Process43:24 Original IP vs. Licensed Franchise: The Creative Choice44:45 Notes in Red Pen vs. Digital Comments: Feedback Methods46:01 Brainstorming vs. Focus Time: Finding Inspiration47:06 Pacing vs. Dialogue: The Importance of Flow48:17 Deadline Met vs. Perfection Achieved: The Writer's Struggle49:50 Victory Speech: Celebrating Success51:19 Promoting Your Work: Where to Find JazzLee's Comics#TalkingComics #PanelPete #IndieComics #ComicCreators #TrailerReveal #JazzLeeIllustrates #ComicPodcast #GraphicNovels #ComicsCommunity