#BretHerholz #BretMHerholz #IndieComics #GraphicNovelist #Illustrator #ComicCreator #SequentialArt #TheBlackDandyStrikes #PollyAndHandgraves #ComicInterview #StorycomicPresents #PenAndInkArt #WatercolorIllustration #ComicArt #IndieArtist n this episode of Storycomic Presents, I’m joined by illustrator, graphic novelist, and podcaster Bret M. Herholz from bretmherholz.com. Bret’s work has that perfect mix of humor, horror, and mystery—often rendered in pen-and-ink, watercolor, and digital techniques—and he’s created multiple graphic novel projects while also illustrating covers and interiors for other books and publications.  We talk about his storytelling roots (including studying sequential art at SCAD), how teaching art has shaped the way he thinks about visual communication, and what it takes to keep an indie comics catalog alive across conventions, commissions, and direct sales.  We’ll also dig into highlights from his catalog—like The Black Dandy Strikes! and Polly and Handgraves—and how Bret builds atmosphere, pacing, and punchlines on the page.    The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started:https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!