📚 Making Indie Comics with Elijah Chatmon | Radical Comics, Pocket Sand & More

🎙️ Talkin' Comics Podcast — In this episode, AJ sits down with Elijah Chatmon, the co‑owner of Radical Comics and founder of Pocket Size Comics, to talk about his creative journey, from his hilarious hero Pocket Sand to the action‑packed Metallobox and the supernatural martial‑arts epic Rento.Elijah shares how he bounced back after a major setback, the inspiration behind his comics, and the behind‑the‑scenes process of working with artists and building a connected comic universe. We dive into his work with Radical Comics, his passion for conventions, the challenges of indie publishing, and his plans for expanding his stories into animation and merch.If you love indie comics, creator stories, and hearing how wild ideas become full‑blown comic book worlds, this conversation is for you.👇 What’s your dream comic you'd create? Let us know in the comments!📲 Follow Elijah ChatmonInstagram: @PocketSizeComicsGlobalComics: Search Pocket Size Comics🎧 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!!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 to Elijah Chapmon and His Journey04:02 The Birth of Pocket Size Comics06:48 Overcoming Challenges in Comic Creation09:40 Finding the Right Artist and Collaboration12:43 The Process of Writing and Creating Comics15:51 Promoting and Distributing Comics18:54 The Future of Pocket Size Comics27:10 Navigating the Creative Process36:56 Building an Online Presence50:11 Exploring New Projects and Characters51:36 The Essence of Hope and Character Development53:32 Building a Comic Universe: Rento and Beyond55:29 Feedback and Future Plans for Characters57:58 Artistry and Collaboration in Comic Creation59:26 Personal Reflections on Superheroes and Comic Influence01:08:11 Life as a Comic: Personal Narratives and Titles01:13:37 New Chapter#TalkingComics #RadicalComics #PocketSand #Metallobox #RentoComic #IndieComics #ComicBookCreator #ComicPodcast #ComicsCommunity #PanelPete #CreatorInterview