Most readers, at some point, have read a bad comic and though, “I could do better than that!” If you’ve ever had that thought, it was likely followed by something along the lines of “Well, where do I start?” There’s a new book, currently featured on Kickstarter, that will act as a guide for folks looking to publish their own comics. The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing is a detailed guide for folks who want to publish their own comics, written by attorney Gamal Hennessy, edited by veteran editor Mike Marts, and with an introduction by Heavy Metal editor Joseph P. Illidge.
The Kickstarter, just two days old, has already more than doubled its ask, and so the book will be coming out later this year. But why wait? We’ve got an exclusive look at one of the chapters, the first of which to be made public. So, read about the book below, read our exclusive chapter, and then check out the Kickstarter to get a copy yourself.
THE BUSINESS OF INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING
by Gamal HennessyWith a Foreword by HEAVY METAL executive editor Joseph P Illidge
(August 10, 2020) The success of indie comics like THE WALKING DEAD, SPAWN, and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES have inspired writers, artists and would-be publishers to try to break into the comic book industry, only to discover that the business of comics is chaotic and complex. Enter comic book attorney Gamal Hennessy and his new book, THE BUSINESS OF INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING. This comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the business of comic book publishing will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in becoming a successful comic book professional, whether you’re making the comics or publishing them. Hennessy is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to fund THE BUSINESS OF INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING, which will run for 30 days.
Featuring a foreword from writer and HEAVY METAL executive editor Joseph P Illidge and edited by Aftershock editor-in chief Mike Marts, THE BUSINESS OF INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING is a book by pros, for pros and aspiring creators alike. Hennessy taps into more than 2 decades of experience as an entertainment contracts attorney to break down the complex comics business into layman’s terms.
