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AI-Generated Comic Art: Do WeHave a Right to Know?
AI-generated comic art is becoming a thing, and there's a lot of heated discussion about it. The big question though is, should creators let us as readers know it's AI-generated?
Luke McKoy
Aug 165 min read


What I Learned Launching My First Kickstarter With No Audience
Launching my first Kickstarter for my comic was both exciting and nerve-wracking. I’d read the advice. I’d built the campaign. I believed in the idea. And like most first-time creators, I thought I had a reasonable grasp on what to expect. What followed was a month of constant uncertainty, with some small wins early on that helped me achieve my goal, and a handful of lessons that hit much harder than I expected - especially when it came to money, marketing, and how people act
Luke McKoy
Jun 74 min read


The Best Digital Comic Tools for Creators
Your quick guide from script to screen* *Because it’s a digital list, not because we got confused with movies. Welcome to the Crisis on Infinite Platforms. Digital comics are everywhere, and if you’re a creator, you’re spoiled for choice - possibly to the point of analysis paralysis. Writing, art, coloring, letters, funding, hosting: there’s a tool for every job, and another five you’ll never use. Here’s a rundown of what actually works. No capes, no pep talks, just the short
Luke McKoy
Feb 233 min read


Comic Crowdfunding Costs: Instantly Calculate Your Kickstarter Budget & Reward Tiers
If you’ve ever tried to figure out “how much should I ask for on Kickstarter?” you probably know the frustration of trying to determine costs. I’ve spent too many late nights staring at spreadsheets, convinced I’d nailed the budget - only to spot a missing zero (or entire line item) the next day. I’ve heard too many stories of people launching campaigns, only to realize halfway through that they forgot a crucial cost, and now have to deliver on promises they can’t afford. The
Luke McKoy
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Testing the AI Image Detection Tools - Can Comic Artists Prove Their Art Isn’t AI?
I’ve been on a lot of Comic Artist Community forums in Facebook and Reddit recently, and have seen a rise in the amount of AI artwork that’s being shown. The response to it is almost universal - the general public grabbing their pitchforks while the creator looks on in disbelief, genuinely surprised people have an issue with their work, still seeing themselves as artists, just ones using a different medium. No matter what your stance is on using AI, the comic industry is buil
Luke McKoy
Nov 16, 20255 min read
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