This week, we're plugging into the mainframe to explore how the tech revolution has fundamentally reshaped the comic book industry—from the way we read and create to the very stories we tell. The "Tech Era" isn't just coming; it's here, and it's changing everything.
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General Talk:“Be honest — if AI could perfectly draw your ideas exactly how you picture them, would you use it? Or would that feel like cheating?”
(The lead in to our main topic later)
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Commercial #1
Guest: TJ Sterling & Ade Heru: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/musa-lion-of-mali
MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL EPIC FANTASY!
(Kickstarter Campaign)
Riddle Me this:
Commercial: #2
Games:
Next Soul Please
Zeverland
Irene The Window
Main Topic:
Drawn to the Future: Comic Books in the Tech Era
What tools every comic artist should try in 2025
Sketchpad https://help.sketchbook.com/docs
Apple Pencil https://a.co/d/2MPVk93
How tech can help indie creators publish and market their comics
Canva (graphic design & social media visuals)
Mailchimp (email marketing/newsletter)
Hootsuite or Buffer (social media scheduling + analytics) — Manage posts, schedule ahead, and keep up with engagement.
Notion or Trello (project-/content-planning) — Organize your campaign, coordinate art + promos + timelines without cost.
Google Analytics (tracking performance)
Kickstarter or Patreon (platforms to fund + engage audience)
Does AI threaten or empower comic book artists?
Faster Creative Workflow but Copyright & Artistic Integrity Risks
Accessible Inspiration & Collaboration but Job Displacement & Devaluation
News:
The use of the word “Black”
Bringing Back Vine
Playstation Shutdown
Flying Car
The science of witch craft?
Stephen King Universe
Meta will read emails
Future debit card
Steam Hardware
Humanoid robot
Google Text books
Autonimous racing league.
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