In Part I of our conversation, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by comic creator Mark Romero from Attic Door Media. We talk about using homage covers to get attention to indie comics, experiences at comic conventions and balancing day-jobs with comic creation.

00:00 Welcome to the Instant and Comic Book Podcast

01:55 Prompt Selection and Brainstorming

04:57 Stages of Grief in the Comic

09:13 Collaborative Creation Process

17:45 Insights into At Door Media

24:10 Challenges of Writing Indie Comics

27:29 Balancing Day Jobs and Indie Projects

33:42 The Importance of Lettering and Final Touches

37:51 Homage Covers and Fan Engagement

40:27 Convention Experiences and Networking

44:18 Concluding Thoughts on Indie Comics

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