We Need a World Cup of Comics

We Need a World Cup of Comics

One of the biggest communal experiences in the world is here starting today. What can comics do to replicate the same level of hype and excitement? 00:00 What Could've Been 01:08 Ticket Prices Are Untouchable 01:53 Watching at Fan Fest 02:18 What's the World Cup of Comics? 02:42 San Diego Comic-Con as the Closest Equivalent 03:49 Fragmented Conventions 04:34 Fandom Is Fandom 05:13 Go Canada Go == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 & 2 (of 5) IN STORES NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5) IN STORES - Wednesday July 8th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th In Stores - Wednesday August 5th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #5 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday August Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - June https://bit.ly/nkw3 [https://bit.ly/nkw3] SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/snip3 [https://bit.ly/snip3] CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - September https://bit.ly/cf1comic [https://bit.ly/cf1comic] PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic [https://bit.ly/prime1comic] Books: ----------- The 1920's Hollywood Noir Novella Series: BACKLOT BABYLON, THE PRICE OF FAME & CULT OF GLAMOUR (LEO LUCAS #1-3) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon [https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon] == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com] --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com [https://pestocomics.com] Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ [https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/] https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social] https://x.com/pestocomics [https://x.com/pestocomics] https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics [https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics] See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ [https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Aiming for Growth

Trying to grow while the headwinds push you back. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 The Direct Market Pipeline 01:32 Financing & Paying Artists 02:12 Seeking a Government Loan 03:04 Naked Kaiju Woman Flagged as Explicit 04:46 Kickstarter Policy Changes 05:19 Commitment to NKW & Future Plans == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5) IN STORES NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5) IN STORES NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th In Stores - Wednesday August 5th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - June https://bit.ly/nkw3 [https://bit.ly/nkw3] SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 [https://bit.ly/snip3] CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic [https://bit.ly/cf1comic] PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic [https://bit.ly/prime1comic] Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - October https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon [https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon] == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com] --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com [https://pestocomics.com] Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ [https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/] https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social] https://x.com/pestocomics [https://x.com/pestocomics] https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics [https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics] See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ [https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Showing Up

I'm back from vacation and turning 40 had me thinking a lot about showing up even when you don't feel like it - at the gym, at the desk, and everywhere else. I've got a lot on the go right now: From Parts Unknown #2 hits shelves June 3rd, SNIP fulfillment is wrapping up, and I'm working through a Big Smoke Pulp misprint. Plus - Naked Kaiju Woman #3 and Crimson Frontier are closer than ever. == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5) In Stores NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5) Coming to Stores on Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th In Stores - Wednesday August 5th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - May https://bit.ly/nkw3 [https://bit.ly/nkw3] SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 [https://bit.ly/snip3] CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic [https://bit.ly/cf1comic] PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic [https://bit.ly/prime1comic] Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon [https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon] == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com] --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com [https://pestocomics.com] Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ [https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/] https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social] https://x.com/pestocomics [https://x.com/pestocomics] https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics [https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics] See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ [https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It’s My 40th Birthday

It's my 40th birthday, and I'm feeling reflective. I talk about what this milestone means for a creative career, why starting later in life isn't a setback, and what's coming next from Pesto Comics - including From Parts Unknown, Snip, Naked Kaiju Woman, Crimson Frontier, and a few things I can't quite announce yet. 00:00 It's My 40th Birthday 00:44 What's Happening With Pesto Comics 01:51 What Turning 40 Means for a Creative Career 03:09 The Value of Life Experience 05:17 Looking Back at Pesto Comics 06:16 What's Coming Next 07:40 Knowing Who You Are == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5) In Stores NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5) Coming to Stores on Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5) Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th In Stores - Wednesday August 5th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - May https://bit.ly/nkw3 [https://bit.ly/nkw3] SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 [https://bit.ly/snip3] CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic [https://bit.ly/cf1comic] PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic [https://bit.ly/prime1comic] Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon [https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon] == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com] --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com [https://pestocomics.com] Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ [https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/] https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social] https://x.com/pestocomics [https://x.com/pestocomics] https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics [https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics] See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ [https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It’s Okay to Love Comics Again

I’m feeling great about comics right now and want to focus on what’s working rather than using negativity for clicks. 00:00 Positivity and the Algorithm 01:09 Something for Everyone 02:14 Diversity of Stories 04:22 A New Renaissance Period 05:43 Loving Comics Out Loud 07:18 Join the Conversation == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores NOW! FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday June 8th In Stores - Wednesday July 8th Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - May https://bit.ly/nkw3 [https://bit.ly/nkw3] SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - July https://bit.ly/snip3 [https://bit.ly/snip3] CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - August https://bit.ly/cf1comic [https://bit.ly/cf1comic] PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - TBD https://bit.ly/prime1comic [https://bit.ly/prime1comic] Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon [https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon] == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com] --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com [https://pestocomics.com] Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ [https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/] https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social] https://x.com/pestocomics [https://x.com/pestocomics] https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics [https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics] See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast every week: https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/ [https://www.youtube.com/@InstantInkPodcast/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com [https://pestocomics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]