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Episode 64: Comic Book Kickstarters with George Vega Art

Episode 64: Comic Book Kickstarters with George Vega Art

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is George Vega, illustrator, comic book artist and creator of The World of M. This new comics project was recently funded through Kickstarter and has just released the first issue. World of M is a steampunk, fantasy adventure story set in a world where machines, magic and mayhem are the order of the day.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we discuss George’s journey as an illustrator and artist, working comic conventions, and his strategy for marketing the World of M Kickstarter.

You can read the first 9 pages of World of M and order issue #1 at TheWorldofM.net and be sure to follow George Vega Art on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 27: Grey Matter Art

Episode 27 Grey Matter ArtGreetings Entreprenerds!

My guests this week are Mike and Jared, co-founders of Grey Matter Art. Founded in New York in 2013, Grey Matter Art is a limited edition, studio licensed film and entertainment poster company with many new and exciting projects on the horizon. By working with amazing artists, securing the rights from some of the top studios and bringing in input from their fans they have released some incredible pieces and built a very successful business around their passion.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Building relationships with artists
  • Gaining licenses with studios
  • Vending at New York Comic Con
  • Creating Comic Con Exclusives
  • Collecting input from fans for new ideas

Here are the links to everything we discuss:

Be sure to check out all of the pieces for sale at GreyMatterArt.com and follow them on social on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. If you’re reading this in time, check out their Black Friday Mystery Tube sale for a great deal on some really cool signed posters.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 16: Boston Comic Con Interviews and Recap

Episode 16: Boston Comic Con Interviews and Recap

Under the Capes at Boston Comic Con

Greetings Entreprenerds!

This past weekend was Boston Comic Con! Over the weekend I interviewed some amazing artists, authors, cosplayers and business owners about their experience exhibiting at the con and growing their geek brand.

In this episode I share those interviews and talk about my own experience at the con!

You can look for interviews with:

I also discuss:

Thank you to all my guests and everyone I met at Boston Comic Con for making it such a fun weekend!

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!