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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 1H 37M

Parker Newman - City of Demons and Building a 1920s Noir Indie Comic

from The United States Department of Nerds Podcast · host USDN_Chairman

Parker Newman joins the USDN Podcast to discuss City of Demons, a 12-part indie noir comic set in 1920s Los Angeles and published by Wise Acre Comics.In this episode, Parker shares his journey into comics, from early inspiration to navigating the realities of indie publishing. We dive into how City of Demons evolved from a screenplay into a full comic series, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and the impact of distribution issues on independent creators.This conversation explores the realities behind indie comics — including rejection, persistence, and building a creator-owned project from the ground up.👤 ABOUT PARKER NEWMAN:Parker Newman is the creator of City of Demons, a 12-part noir miniseries set in 1920s Los Angeles and published by Wise Acre Comics. His work blends classic noir storytelling with modern indie comic sensibilities.👤 FOLLOW CITY OF DEMONS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityofdemons_comic📺 WATCH & FOLLOW USDN:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/usdn_podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/usdepartmentofnerds Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/usdnpodcast Threads: https://www.threads.com/@usdn_podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/usdn-chairman.bsky.social🎯 ABOUT USDN PODCAST:Featuring cinematic, in-depth conversations with indie creators building the future of comics.📩 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIES:  [email protected]🧠 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEK:Protect your comic collection with BCW Supplies🛒 https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn 💸 Use code: USDN for 10% offAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life

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