From Grief to Graphic Novels: The Story Behind Kid Nebula

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What does it take to create your own comic book from scratch? This week on Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ sits down with writer, artist, and creator Dee Hausner, the mastermind behind Kid Nebula. They discuss the journey of creating an indie comic, building community in comics, crowdfunding through Kickstarter, and turning life's toughest moments into creative inspiration. Dee shares how the loss of family members helped shape his storytelling, the creation of Kid Nebula, his love of classic comics and Saturday morning cartoons, and why family-friendly comics still matter today. Plus, hear stories about the indie comics community, collaborations with creators like Mike Alger, Dennis Valencia, and more. If you're a comic creator, comic fan, or someone dreaming of making your own book, this episode is for you. 👉 Follow Dee Hausner and check out Kid Nebula: linktr.ee/Kidnebula https://www.kidnebulacomic.com Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Dee Hausner linktr.ee/Kidnebula 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:06 The Journey of Kid Nebula 03:11 Community and Collaboration in Comics 06:08 The Impact of AI on Creative Work 09:02 Fan Art and Its Significance 12:03 Documenting the Creative Process 17:26 The Genesis of Creativity 22:16 Navigating Personal Loss and Artistic Expression 27:11 The Balance of Fun and Depth in Storytelling 32:08 Crafting Comics: The Process and Challenges 36:43 Digital Artistry: Tools and Techniques 42:00 Future Projects and Community Engagement 45:22 Balancing Podcast Production 46:18 Nostalgic Superhero Favorites 47:17 Comic Book Beginnings 49:39 Current Comic Series and Indie Creators 51:38 Exploring Comic Book Universes 55:28 Superpowers and Sidekicks 57:53 Life as a Comic Book 58:49 Creative Process and Storytelling 01:02:26 Advice for Aspiring Creators #TalkinComicsPodcast #KidNebula #DeeHausner #IndieComics #ComicBooks #ComicCreator #KickstarterComics #GraphicNovel #ComicPodcast #SelfPublishing #ComicArt #Storytelling Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: CEONE9IGNO4MZWIW

HeroesCon 2026 Haul! Meeting Stephanie Phillips & Skottie Young | Talkin' Comics Ep. 124

In Episode 124 of Talkin' Comics, AJ, Annakhan, share their unforgettable trip to HeroesCon 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina! And Colin Hawkins joins the show to talk about his new project! From meeting Stephanie Phillips and Skottie Young to finding rare Harley Quinn comics, Thor back issues, exclusive variants, and convention freebies, this episode is packed with comic book excitement. We also discuss our weekly comic pulls, current reads, HeroesCon experiences, creator interactions, convention tips, and some incredible moments that made this one of our favorite comic conventions ever. If you love comic books, creator interviews, convention coverage, Harley Quinn, Thor, Batman, indie comics, and comic collecting, this episode is for you. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan Co-Host: Colin Hawkins https://paa.ge/nuffsaidbooks Check out his Kickstarter!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuffsaidbooks/death-and-freedom-the-one-shot-you-cant-miss 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 00:49 Comic Book Collecting and Recent Acquisitions 07:38 Weekly Polls and Recommendations 13:22 Reading Experiences and Nostalgia 20:18 Wrap-Up and Future Plans 21:46 Media Consumption and Gaming Updates 23:51 HeroesCon Experience and Highlights 25:58 Meeting Comic Creators and Collecting 33:07 Convention Insights and Personal Connections 40:44 Fan Interactions and Collectibles 49:26 Final Thoughts and Future Conventions 51:20 Meeting the Artist: A Memorable Encounter 53:12 Comic Con Highlights: Auctions and Collectibles 54:36 Family Fun: Collectibles and Experiences 57:29 Recap of Heroes Con: A Day to Remember 01:00:23 Mail Time: Unboxing Surprises 01:01:06 Question Time: Fun and Insightful Queries 01:17:30 Reflecting on Thoughtful Memories 01:18:30 Fun Questions and Lore Building 01:20:03 Question Time: A Game of Choices 01:22:36 Exploring Harley Quinn: Hero or Villain? 01:23:11 Suicide Squad vs. Birds of Prey 01:24:49 Chaos vs. Strategy: A Fun Debate 01:27:47 Animated vs. Comic Harley Quinn 01:28:49 Team Up Choices: Batman or Ivy? 01:29:30 Final Questions and Victory Speech 01:32:13 Kickstarter Campaign for Death and Freedom 01:37:05 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Music code NJKFU7R0GVK4ZXXV #TalkinComics #HeroesCon #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #StephaniePhillips #SkottieYoung #HarleyQuinn #ThorComics #ComicCollecting #ComicCommunity

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From Grief to Graphic Novels: The Story Behind Kid Nebula

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