Predictions for 2023

It's the first show of our SIXTH YEAR of podcasts! As we head into 2023, we're going to make some bold predictions of what the next 365 days have in store.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Patreon will use new features to slowly entice people away from the Founder's levelTikTok will be banned in the USClip Studio will unveil such amazing features that no one will complain about the paltry subscription priceWebtoons  will become a major player in print publishingTwitter will complete its fade from its position of prominenceDC comics will implodeNo one will be using MastodonGPT 3.5 will be used for brainstorming and co-writing scripts using AI writingWe'll see the first AI writing-art webcomic... and it will be goodCopyright law will catch up to AI artBlockchain is going to be reintroduces with new branding/marketingOriginal art will become more valuable.You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.Listen to ComicLab on...Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsPandoraStitcher You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.