Kevin Davis (Kevysie) | Indie Comics, Mental Health & Magic

Welcome to another episode of Talking Comics! 🎙️This week AJ Reimann sits down with Kevin Davis (Kevysie) – writer, publisher, and mental health advocate – to dive into his journey in comics, indie publishing, and how writing became his therapy.We cover:Kevin’s first favorite superheroes (Thor & Captain America) 🦸‍♂️His path into indie comics (Arcfire, Skinshifter, horror + fantasy worlds)Building a publishing company that treats artists fairly 🎨The struggles and wins of the creative processWhy mental health advocacy is at the heart of his work 💚Wrestling fandom, Easter eggs in his stories, and future projects! 🤼‍♂️If you love comics, storytelling, creativity, and community, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!👉 Drop your favorite indie comic in the comments!Make sure to follow the launch of Arkfyre 2 coming soon to Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevisyde/arkfyre-issue-2📲 Follow Kevin Davishttps://app.micard.io/kevirsyle?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadCc3x-ArbYRKDabm6-nZA1dvYVxjatIX9XhzD7u7X7ePgdiPI9kFtDH6WBBA_aem_RXxhdUf1c2wE48PMJGp2jw🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more🗯️ Follow us on TikTok & Instagram and more: https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_PodcastIf you want to see and have more fun with Panel Pete! Follow here{https://linktr.ee/ComicPanelPete}Panel Pete Merch is live!! https://talkin-comics-podcast.printif...Support Indie Comics ✍️📚 — Every Page Tells a Story – Share, review, and promote your favorite independent creators!👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 to keep up with our weekly comic book conversations, Creator interviews, and more!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:37 Journey into Comics03:46 The Creative Process of Writing Comics07:47 Building a Publishing Company09:35 Artist Compensation and Fair Practices12:27 Mental Health Advocacy16:20 Inspiration from Family and Personal Experiences16:42 Translating Novels into Comics21:02 Creating a Connected Universe26:25 Wrestling and Pop Culture Influences29:22 Crafting a Wrestling Universe34:09 Balancing Creativity and Self-Care39:23 Influences and Inspirations in Writing44:20 The Comic Creation Process49:10 Networking and Future Projects53:26 Crafting Compelling Stories56:19 Navigating the Publishing Process59:28 The Birth of a Magazine01:05:44 Creating a Community Through Comics01:10:13 Advice for Aspiring Creators01:15:27 Merchandising Strategies for Comic Creators01:18:42 Kickstarter Insights and Retailer Bundles01:19:07 Comic Book Variants and Future Releases01:21:10 Favorite Superheroes and Comic Characters01:24:36 Living in Comic Universes01:27:58 Superpowers and Sidekicks01:30:43 Life as a Comic Book01:32:27 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans#TalkingComics #IndieComics #ComicCreators #KevinDavis #Kevysie #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #ComicCommunity #Arcfyre #Skinshifter #ComicPublishing #WrestlingFans #ComicBookPodcast #panelpete