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Our Creator Interview series returns today with another creator of queer comics, Alex, also known here as Dulceskull. Their comic Pink Sugar has been hosted here on the platform since 2022 and boasts nearly 400 pages following a “speed run of the afterlife”. I recently took my dive into the series while looking for more queer creators to read, and I've absolutely fallen in love with this comic, and its stellar artwork. I'm so pleased to have Alex here for you all today. With that, let's get into it!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making comics.

Alex Bar: Howdy! I’m Alex, and I am a butch lesbian. I am my...

Our Creator Interview series returns today with LycheeDevil, also known as Vee, a professional freelance artist and mangaka. I came across Vee's work on Twitter during the Summer of Manga contest in 2023 held by Saturday AM in which she submitted her title Scarlet Vagabond. They were published as a result, and I've been following her since. Vee also puts out helpful advice and tips about making manga on her social media, and is continuing to work with Saturday AM. A rising star in the manga community and a helpful one at that, so she's a perfect feature for this interview series.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you started making manga and...

Last week for our Pride Month history series, we looked into the past of the Stonewall Uprising and how it helped launch the queer comics movement into what we have today. Now, we'll take a look at queer manga, LGBTQ+ representation, and now to navigate the space with some core genres and demographics. Navigating queer and LGBTQ+ manga is a bit harder due to the different terminology and the stigma being queer has held in Japan. For this article, we'll also be featuring The Flower That Seems to Truly Dance by Tokyopop from their Love x Love line, and a manga I discovered only recently, NOIR by NOIR.

When compared to the United States or the United Kingdom, Japan has been...

What are the origins of Pride Month and what is its impact on the comic industry? This Pride Month 2024, we'll be sitting down with creators and sharing more about the history of queer creators in comics and manga.

For this first article, we'll cover one of the most famous incidents leading to the foundation of Pride Month, the Stonewall Uprising, also known as the Stonewall Riots. In addition to that, we'll be featuring two comics, The Stonewall Riots by TidalWave Productions and The Melting Pot Riot by Team Diamant Comics.

Before Stonewall, there were numerous uprisings against police and state brutality, harassment, and entrapment of LGBTQ+ communities in the U.S....

Our Creator Interview series continues with Brett McGowan of Mythoverse Comics, creator mastermind of Changeling: An Urban Fairy Tale! Exploring folklore worldwide and about to celebrate its 5th Anniversary via Kickstarter currently aiming to fund Anniversary editions. Thank you so much, Brett, for answering our questions!

GlobalComix: For those new to your work as a Writer and Artist on Changeling, can you tell us a little bit about your work and yourself?

Brett McGowan: My name is Brett McGowan. I live in Tacoma, WA, and I'm the writer/creator for Changeling: An Urban Fairy Tale along with the head of community outreach and public relations over at the Mythoverse, as well...

Our Creator Interview series continues with Matt Trinh of Mythoverse Comics, creator mastermind of Mythics! Exploring folklore around the world and about to celebrate its 5th Anniversary via Kickstarter launching later this week. Thank you, Matt, for sitting down with us to answer our questions!

GlobalComix: For those new to your work as a Writer for Mythics, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Matt Trinh: My name is Matt Trinh, I’m a writer from Michigan, born and raised. Head writer of the Mythoverse and writer-creator of Mythics.

GlobalComix: What drew you to being a writer?

Matt: It was at first out of boredom, notes of stories to write while in class,...

Our Creator Interview series continues with a set of amazing and insightful interviews with multiple creators of the Ghost Machine team. Our next interview is with colorist Brad Anderson, a self-described illustrator, and painter, who enjoys adding color to wicked art.

GlobalComix: For those new to your work, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your favorite
projects you’ve been a part of over your career?

Brad Anderson: So, I’m from Canada, I attended the Kubert school in the mid 90’s, then when I returned to Canada, I started working at Digital Chameleon, where most of the comics at the time were digitally separated, and some colored. We would...

Our Creator Interview series continues with a set of amazing and insightful interviews with multiple creators of the Ghost Machine team. Today we are sitting down with Bryan Hitch, Co-founder and Co-owner of Ghost Machine, as well as artist and writer for over 35 years. Notable titles include Authority, Ultimates, JLA, Batman, Venom, now REDCOAT!

GlobalComix: For those new to your work, can you tell us a little bit about your career so far and some of your favorite works?

Bryan Hitch: I started aged 16 at Marvel UK in mid 1987 working on weekly comics such as Transformers and Action Force (GI Joe Europe), then Death’s Head before taking over She-Hulk in 1989. Moved between...

Our Creator Interview series continues with a set of insightful interviews with multiple creators of the Ghost Machine team. Our next interview is with artist Gary Frank, who has contributed to Geiger and the Ghost Machine #1 one-shot. With solid pencils and stunning inks, Gary has made some amazing contributions to comics as a whole, and we are excited to sit down with him.

GlobalComix: For those new to your work, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your favorite projects you’ve been a part of?

Gary Frank: I’ve been in the comic biz for about thirty years at this point, starting with Marvel UK in the early nineties before moving into the US side of...

Our Creator Interview series returns with a set of amazing and insightful interviews with multiple creators of the Ghost Machine team. For our first interview, we've got Geoff Johns, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Ghost Machine, the newest imprint of Image Comics. Having recently released new titles like Rook: Exodus, Redcoat, and Geiger, we just had to reach out and ask for an interview.

GlobalComix: For those new to your work, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your favorite projects you’ve been a part of?

Geoff Johns: I was born in Detroit, live in Los Angeles, and I love comic books. I have since I first started reading. The graphic form and serialized...

Wrapping up our Creator Interview series of March, we've got Queenie Chan, mangaka and artist behind Women Who Were Kings, Fabled Kingdom, and The Dreaming. I recently met Queenie Chan on social media last year, and she's been a wealth of knowledge. Whether it's technical manga knowledge, publishing, or industry how-to's, Queenie Chan is someone all aspiring mangaka should be following and taking notes from.

With that intro out of the way, let's begin!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making manga.

Queenie Chan: My name is Queenie Chan, and I was originally born in Hong Kong, who then moved to Australia when I was 6...

Today we're starting to wrap up our Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Be sure to check out our past articles at the link above, and don't forget to view our GlobalComix Connects podcast this Friday with our guest Queenie Chan. For our article today, we'll be covering current and amazing women working in comics that you should be following, including Zoe Thorogood, Peach Momoko, Fiona Staples, and Joëlle Jones.

Zoe Thorogood

Zoe Thorogood, a graphic novelist and concept artist, hails from Bradford and currently resides in Middlesbrough, England.

Her academic journey began with a degree from De...

The vibrant tapestry of everyday life continues today with our Popular Last Week, all beautifully woven with LGBTQ themes. These comics capture the diverse and authentic experiences of LGBTQ individuals navigating the complexities of relationships, identity, and self-discovery.

Heartwarming stories, relatable characters, and genuine representation, these comics offer a delightful exploration of the everyday moments that make up the rich life within the LGBTQ community.

I'm Mortal, 638 pages - Published by J. Lovelace, (cc/ @JutaLovelace)

Morty is a reaper, but he wishes to befriend a human. It's not easy, since most humans see him as an intimidating skeleton, which...

Our What's Trending today features the sporting world, bringing the passion and intensity of the sports arena to life, whether it's on the racetrack, in the ring, or out in left field. With compelling, strong characters, dynamic action sequences, and the thrill of competition, these stories offer a riveting exploration of the dedication, perseverance, and camaraderie that define the world of sports.

Triple Crown, 113 pages - Published by Mythoverse Comics, (cc/ @MythoverseComics)

The daughter of the greatest racing driver in history devotes her life to completing her family's legacy, by reaching the pinnacle of racing: The Triple Crown of Motorsport. She must master...

Our interview series continues with Drew Edwards and John Gholson of Halloween Man! Drew and his team have a tremendous series with tons of content to read and is a perfect fit for this day of Hallowen!

Before we get to that, here's a list of the creative team:

Writers: Drew Edwards
Pencils and Inks: Jason Wilson
Colors: John Gholson
Letters: April Guadia
 

You can start reading Halloween Man #1 here. Also, don't forget to check out this year's Halloween special Entropy, here. Get your downloadable PDFs to support the creative team here!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work.

Drew Edwards: I’m a twice-over...

Our interview series with the creative team behind Monster Forge Halloween Special: gHosts continues today with Rodney Barnes. Rodney is an award-winning writer in TV, film, and comics, including work on The Boondocks, My Wife and Kids, Everybody Hates Chris, Those Who Can't, Marvel's Runaways, American Gods, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga.

In comics, Rodney writes for a number of hit series, including earning an Eisner Award nomination for his work on the critically acclaimed Killadelphia.

You can start reading gHosts #1 here. Get your downloadable PDF to support the creative team for only $0.99.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and...

Last week we had the pleasure of announcing the exclusive arrival of gHosts on GlobalComix, a major Halloween crossover by a group of entertainment industry veterans and horror creators.

Today we're kicking off a series of interviews with the creative team behind gHosts, starting with Shannon Eric Denton, who is also the founder Monster Forge Productions.

You can start reading gHosts #1 here. Get your downloadable PDF to support the creative team for only $0.99.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work.

Shannon Eric Denton: First off, I'm the founder of the development company Monster Forge Productions. We launched...

Phoenix-based twin siblings Aubrey and Jordan Diamant, collectively known as Team Diamant, have been making waves in the comics industry under their banner, Team Diamant Comics. With their exceptional talent and a string of successful releases, including titles such as "The Lion of Paris," "American Prince," "Melting Pot Riot," and "Catchpenny Blood Presents," they have garnered high rankings in GlobalComix's LGBTQAI and Popular title categories.

The journey of Aubrey and Jordan Diamant is not only marked by their creative prowess but also by their inspiring personal stories. Coming out as transgender in 2010, the indie queer artists have...

Continuing our Creator Stories series, we have another Guest Article, this time from VictoryDrawsManga, creator of the series Past Blazes Future Path. Victory started posting their series to GlobalComix earlier this year and has been an incredible force in the community spending lots of time featuring other creators on their social media. With a series doing well, we wanted to offer them the spotlight to talk about their experiences as a comic creator.

Heyo everyone! It’s Victory here, speaking- On a GlobalComix article!?

Yeah, it’s me, in a GlobalComix article for real! GlobalComix has given me an amazing opportunity to talk about my experiences as a comic creator...

GlobalComix is excited to continue our Creator Stories series with a guest article by Ash Kohari and Vice, collectively known as SK6. They joined GlobalComix last year, first publishing 9mm Girls, and more recently Indocilis Alchimia.

With 9mm Girls consistently among the most popular and trending titles on GlobalComix, we wanted to give the duo an opportunity to share their story. I now turn things over to SK6 for the rest of the article.

By SK6

We are SK6, an artist couple consisting of Vice and Ash, currently residing in Canada.

Our journey began back in 2018 when we decided to change our name from Chili Ferrets, the collective name we used in 2014 that focused on...

Panel-to-panel reading has been a tool in digital comics in many forms and on many platforms. GlobalComix also has this tool, and we've got a step by step here to guide you through it! This feature allows creators and publishers to set up frames so that readers can read panel-to-panel, which is ideal for mobile reading. In the age of digital comics and mobile devices, it can be a real help to your readers to give them this option.

But let's dig into the tool and how to use it! I'll be using my manga Godsbane as a demonstration, as I don't currently have any frames on it. This way, you can see me start from scratch.

If you've seen this warning about...

If you're a fan of horror and gore, then you're in luck because here's a What's Trending list of six manga titles that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From intense action to unsettling suspense, these stories are not for the faint of heart. Brace yourself for a blood-soaked journey through the pages of these manga, as they explore the darker side of human nature.

Please be advised, this list contains mature content.

Neonseed: Babylon, 139 pages - Published by HekaCo, (cc/ @HekaCo)

A negotiator at the end of the line, a fashion designer with an unrelenting mission, and a young girl that could be the key to ending the world.

Story and Art by Max Said

Did you know you can sell PDF and PDF bundles on GlobalComix as one way to make revenue!? It's a great way to make some extra income as a comic and manga creator and for today's Creator Tips and Tricks, I'll be walking you through that process! I'll be using my own manga, Godsbane, as an example as I'd like to set it up for a PDF download!

First off, I'd like to recommend a few things first.

1. Always make sure your PDF has a nice cover, it makes it more presentable!

2. Make sure that all files are the same size (in pixels for both height and width). Also make sure they are the same resolution in terms of dpi/ppi! That way the file will look its best,...

The deep abyss that is Reddit, have you ever thought about promoting your comics or manga there? Do you know where to start? Beginning to post is a little overwhelming, but we've got you covered!

Welcome everyone to another Creator Tips and Tricks! Today, @mousylou and I (@ArtCrumbs) will attempt to break down the mystery of Reddit. We hope to educate you on the value of this platform and why it’s so useful as a promotion, networking, and community building tool for anyone who makes a comic.

With that, let's dig into it!

How does Reddit work / how is it structured?

In our Self-Promotion and Marketing series, we looked at Reddit as one of our options for...

Welcome back to Creator Tips and Tricks! In our last article for the Self-Promotion and Marketing series, we learned about UTMs, custom links to give us more data about the users who read and visit our comic pages. These links are custom-made and give us data about where readers come from, how many used the link, and how many pages they’ve read.

Combined with GlobalComix Analytics:

• We can look at the performance of our marketing campaigns to bring in readers.
• We can look at Page Reads over time, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, etc to look for trends.
• We can look at each pages’ performance to check for the series’ quality and how readers actually engage with your...