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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 1H 23M

🎧 S. Xing Xin. B — From Indie Rejections to Walmart Shelves | USDN Podcast Interview

from The United States Department of Nerds Podcast · host USDN_Chairman

🎧 S. Xing Xin. B — From Indie Rejections to Walmart Shelves | USDN Podcast InterviewRejected more than 200 times by the mainstream comic industry, S. Xing Xin. B chose persistence over permission — building his own publishing path and developing the Ximphonic Versus universe over a 32-year journey.With 17 volumes published, nearly 13,000 physical copies sold without crowdfunding, direct market distribution, streaming adaptations in development, and a toy line heading toward Walmart retail, his story reflects the long-game reality of independent comic creation.In this episode of The USDN Podcast, we explore:• Turning rejection into momentum• Building an indie audience without crowdfunding• Artistic craft and anti-AI perspectives• Expanding a comic IP beyond print• Direct market distribution realities• Creator endurance and legacyFollow the project:Website: www.ximphonicversus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ximphonic_versusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dqg7XZHdY/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ximphonic_versusThe USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.#IndieComics, #ComicPodcast, #CreatorOwnedComics, #IndependentPublishing, #ComicBookIndustry, #IndieComicInterview, #ComicCreators, #USDNPodcast

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