The Truth About Indie Publishing in 2026 (What Creators Need to Know) - Inspired Ink #99

How Lesser Known Comics Built an Indie Comics Movement | Inspired Ink #100

For the 100th episode of *Inspired Ink*, we welcome back the very first guest of the show — Mark Bernal, founder of **Lesser Known Comics**. Mark has spent years building a platform dedicated to spotlighting emerging comic creators, publishing independent work, and creating opportunities for creators to grow through collaboration and community. In this special milestone episode, we dive into the evolution of Lesser Known Comics over the last three years, the rise of zines and creator-driven publishing, podcasting in the comics space, and what’s next for indie comics. IN THIS EPISODE *The evolution of Lesser Known Comics * Building creator communities through publishing * Running zines & anthologies * Tips for indie comic creators FOLLOW LESSER KNOWN COMICS Website: http://LesserKnownComics.com [http://LesserKnownComics.com] Get Involved: http://LesserKnownComics.com/get-involved [http://LesserKnownComics.com/get-involved] WHAT IS INSPIRED INK? Inspired Ink is a creator-focused interview series spotlighting comic creators, publishers, crowdfunding campaigns, and the real stories behind making comics. SUPPORT & CREATOR TOOLS **Print your comics with Comix Wellspring:** https://www.comixwellspring.com/ [https://www.comixwellspring.com/] **Join the Comix Wellspring Crowdfunding Program:** https://comixwellspring.com/pages/crowdfunding [https://comixwellspring.com/pages/crowdfunding] **Use our free prepress templates:** https://comixwellspring.com/pages/templates [https://comixwellspring.com/pages/templates] **Shop Comic Art Boards & Sketch Cards:** https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-comic-book-art-boards https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-sketch-cards [https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-sketch-cards] **Join our Discord community:** https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP [https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP] **Subscribe to the newsletter:** https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 [https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0] **Comix Wellspring on GlobalComix:** https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2 [https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2] For print questions, contact: [sales@comixwellspring.com](mailto:sales@comixwellspring.com) #InspiredInk #LesserKnownComics #IndieComics #ComicBooks #ComicCreators #MakingComics #Zines #CrowdfundingComics #ComixWellspring

The Truth About Indie Publishing in 2026 (What Creators Need to Know) - Inspired Ink #99

We have a NEW Segment with Brandon Bloxdorf and Max Flowers talking about the State of Indie Publishing! This first episode will have us go over things we want to address and hear from the community about. Brings your ideas and questions! Check Out Their Links: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/apollocitycomics/fake-your-death-act-one [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/apollocitycomics/fake-your-death-act-one] https://lesserknowncomics.com/shop/bubbles/ [https://lesserknowncomics.com/shop/bubbles/] https://www.instagram.com/artofmf/ [https://www.instagram.com/artofmf/] https://www.instagram.com/ratbrainzine/ [https://www.instagram.com/ratbrainzine/] https://www.instagram.com/elgato_prints/ https://www.artofmf.com/ [https://www.artofmf.com/] https://ratbrainzine.bigcartel.com/ [https://ratbrainzine.bigcartel.com/] All Things CWS: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring [https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring] Check out our Comic Book Art Boards/Blue Lined Paper! https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-comic-book-art-boards [https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-comic-book-art-boards] https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-sketch-cards [https://comixwellspring.com/products/creator-series-sketch-cards] Join Our Discord Channel: https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP [https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP] Get Our on Crowfunding List & 10% Discount https://comixwellspring.com/pages/crowdfunding [https://comixwellspring.com/pages/crowdfunding] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 [https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0] Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ [https://www.comixwellspring.com/] Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2 [https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2] Use our prepress templates: https://comixwellspring.com/pages/templates [https://comixwellspring.com/pages/templates] For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com [sales@comixwellspring.com] Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more! Find Brandon online: https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics [https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics]   #InspiredInk #ComixWellspring #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #drawing #digitalcomics #comicbookart #makingcomics #publishingcomics

Inspired Ink #98 - Anthony Iannaccio & Evan Maguire a 4/20 Special!

We have Anthony Iannaccio & Evan Maguire joining us for a very special 4/20 episode on what it's like to release adult or cannabis comics! Anthony is a Bronx-born-and-raised writer with work emphasizing a blend of comedy, action, sci-fi and horror. He's previously worked on the WWE writing team, interned at The Late Show with David Letterman, dabbled in stand-up and sketch comedy, and is a dad and podcaster. mrtonynacho.com Evan is a CT-based illustrator that has a love for loud colors, a good laugh, and Saturday morning cartoons. I nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanmaguireart [https://www.instagram.com/evanmaguireart] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EvanMaguireArt [https://www.patreon.com/EvanMaguireArt] All Things CWS: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring [https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring] Check out our Comic Book Art Boards/Blue Lined Paper! https://comixwellspring.com/blue-lined-art-boards-200-creator-series/ [https://comixwellspring.com/blue-lined-art-boards-200-creator-series/] Join Our Discord Channel: https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP [https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP] Get Our on Crowfunding List & 10% Discount https://comixwellspring.com/crowdfunding/ [https://comixwellspring.com/crowdfunding/] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 [https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0] Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ [https://www.comixwellspring.com/] Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2 [https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2] Use our prepress templates: https://comixwellspring.com/pages/templates [https://comixwellspring.com/pages/templates] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view] For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com [sales@comixwellspring.com] Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more! Find Brandon online: https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics [https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics] #InspiredInk #ComixWellspring #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #drawing #digitalcomics #comicbookart #makingcomics #publishingcomics

Spilled Ink #97 - Long Box Punk & Punk Rock Kris - Collaboration, AI, AFI, & Tom Delonge

We have a very special night as we bring the punks on stage for a duo interview talking about their rise in the indie community and from podcasting to publishing! Kickstarter link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imchrisstall/chk-comics-presents-aha-a-horror-anthology [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imchrisstall/chk-comics-presents-aha-a-horror-anthology] CHK Comics Substack https://substack.com/@chkcomics [https://substack.com/@chkcomics] https://www.instagram.com/chkcomic [https://www.instagram.com/chkcomic] https://www.threads.com/@chkcomic [https://www.threads.com/@chkcomic] https://www.instagram.com/longboxpunk [https://www.instagram.com/longboxpunk] https://substack.com/@longboxpunk [https://substack.com/@longboxpunk] All Things CWS: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring [https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring] Check out our Comic Book Art Boards/Blue Lined Paper! https://comixwellspring.com/blue-lined-art-boards-200-creator-series/ [https://comixwellspring.com/blue-lined-art-boards-200-creator-series/] Join Our Discord Channel: https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP [https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP] Get Our on Crowfunding List & 10% Discount https://comixwellspring.com/crowdfunding/ [https://comixwellspring.com/crowdfunding/] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 [https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0] Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ [https://www.comixwellspring.com/] Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2 [https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2] Use our prepress templates: https://www.comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view] For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com [sales@comixwellspring.com] Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more! Find Brandon online: https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics [https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics] #InspiredInk #ComixWellspring #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #drawing #digitalcomics #comicbookart #makingcomics #publishingcomics

Inspired Ink #95 - Adam Lemnah & Manny Gomez - On Creating Epics

We have a great show this week with returning guest Adam Lemnah and collaborator Manny Gomez! We'll talk about Relic Hunter #2, collaborative processes, 80s inspirations and more!   Check out our guests: Adam Lemnah: https://linktr.ee/adamlemnah [https://linktr.ee/adamlemnah] https://cosmiclionproductions.com/comics-shop/ols/products/relic-hunter-2 [https://cosmiclionproductions.com/comics-shop/ols/products/relic-hunter-2] Adam Lemnah is an award-winning Film Editor and Cartoonist active in the Los Angeles underground comics scene. Adam currently writes and draws his creator-owned book, Relic Hunter, published by Cosmic Lion Productions. Adam lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mary, their son Elliot and their dog Betsy. Manny Gomez: https://www.instagram.com/xidbuythatforadollarx/ [https://www.instagram.com/xidbuythatforadollarx/] https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/author/mgomez [https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/author/mgomez] Manny Gomez is a comics writer and editor who has had a lifelong passion for the medium of comics. His first gig writing about comics was in the short-lived, Miami-based publication Lo-Fi Magazine, where he served as the comics feature writer. He was also a co-host on the podcasts New Comic Book Day Night Live and The Comics Lounge. Currently, he conducts creator interviews for Monkeys Fighting Robots, edits projects at Apollo City Comics, and Cosmic Lion Productions. He is also the co-writer on Adam Lemnah's comic, RELIC HUNTER, and writes music features for Lion Cosmique. He loves dogs, comics, punk rock, and movies. He also hates fascists!   All Things CWS: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring [https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/comixwellspring] Check out our Comic Book Art Boards/Blue Lined Paper! https://comixwellspring.com/blue-lined-art-boards-200-creator-series/ [https://comixwellspring.com/blue-lined-art-boards-200-creator-series/] Join Our Discord Channel: https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP [https://discord.com/invite/Q4RTWA35cP] Get Our on Crowfunding List & 10% Discount https://comixwellspring.com/crowdfunding/ [https://comixwellspring.com/crowdfunding/] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 [https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0] Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ [https://www.comixwellspring.com/] Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2 [https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2] Use our prepress templates: https://www.comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ [https://www.comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view] For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com [sales@comixwellspring.com] Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more! Find Brandon online: https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics [https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics] #InspiredInk #ComixWellspring #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #drawing #digitalcomics #comicbookart #makingcomics #publishingcomics 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5156966187139072