What does it take to create an independent comic book from the ground up?

On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ Reimann sits down with actor, writer and comic book creator Donal Thoms-Cappello, creator of Powerscape, to talk about the journey from an idea that began years ago to a fully realized independent comic.

Powerscape is set in a future where humanity has rebuilt itself after catastrophic environmental collapse. A mysterious energy called CORE keeps cities alive, but that energy must be replenished. The solution? Cities compete in combat-based sporting events, with the outcome determining who receives the energy needed to survive.

Donal explains where the idea came from, how his background in acting and theater influenced his approach to comics, and how he eventually teamed up with artist Stefan Toshev.

We also get into one of the most important parts of making comics: collaboration.

Donal and AJ compare their own experiences working with artists and discuss why giving artists room to bring their own ideas to the page can make a comic much better than either creator could have imagined alone.

Donal is currently preparing a Kickstarter campaign for the Powerscape Volume One trade paperback, with the campaign expected to launch around mid-October according to the conversation.

And yes... AJ absolutely wants everyone to hit that Notify Me on Launch button.

This is another conversation about what makes independent comics so exciting: creators taking an idea, finding collaborators, building something together, and getting it into readers' hands.

Welcome to Talkin' Comics Podcast — your weekly comic book hangout for comic hauls, creator conversations, trivia, games, and everything we love about comics.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Donal thomas-Cappello @powerscape_comic

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Creating Power Escape and artistic collaboration

06:57 Writing the first issue and crowdfunding

13:39 Future issues and story expansion

17:14 World-building and visual storytelling techniques

20:33 Distribution channels and indie comic support

26:08 Platforms and digital presence

32:48 Story themes and societal commentary

39:54 Current comic series and industry insights

41:28 Imagination and character choices

44:04 Life as a comic book story

46:20 Reading habits and personal favorites

49:10 Upcoming Kickstarter and project launch

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