Comic creator Benjamin Hunting returns to Talkin' Comics to discuss Dead Air #3, indie comic Kickstarter challenges, 90s music culture, comic printing, crowdfunding in 2026, creative burnout, and the future of independent comics.
We also dive into:
Dead Air’s supernatural mystery story
Bringing comics back to print
The realities of shipping comics internationally
Comic shop support for indie creators
Favorite comics and creators
Comic writing advice
Fun comic book questions and debates
If you love indie comics, Kickstarter projects, comic creator interviews, and comic culture discussions, this episode is for you.
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Guest: Benjamin Hunting @huntingbenjamin
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth
01:58 Kickstarter Success and Project Updates
04:45 Overcoming Printing Challenges
07:49 Future Plans and Creative Process
10:45 Navigating Career Changes and Creative Burnout
13:54 Community Support and Indie Comics
16:45 Unique Rewards and 90s Nostalgia
18:36 Nostalgia for Physical Media
22:52 The Joy of College Radio
24:50 Discovering New Comics
29:18 The Evolution of a Writer
30:08 Comic Characters and Villains
36:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects
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