Crowdfunding Comics: From Idea to Print

​Creating and printing your own comic book is more achievable than ever thanks to crowdfunding and creator-friendly print services. But how do you go from idea to fully-funded—and then turn those funds into a professionally printed book your backers will love?

​In this session, you’ll hear from Sam Kusek of Kickstarter, Chris Lesiak from Mixam, and Xander Arnot, a seasoned comics creator who’s launched standout campaigns and built a thriving community of readers. Together, we’ll share strategies and insights to help you plan, fund, and produce your own comic book.

​In this session, we’ll cover:

​🛠️ How to launch a compelling Kickstarter campaign for your comic

​📦 Tips for planning your production, budgeting, and fulfillment

​🖨️ What you need to know about preparing and printing your comic

​🧾 The benefits of working with trusted print partners like Mixam

​🎯 Real-world insights from a creator who’s done it all

​We’ll also open the floor for a Q&A, so you can ask your questions about their journey, from first idea to final printed copy. Whether you’re launching your first issue or ready to take your series to the next level, this is your chance to learn from someone who’s been there.

​​About Kickstarter
From films, games, and music to art, design, and technology, Kickstarter helps bring creative projects to life. Since its launch in 2009, Kickstarter has been the most trusted platform for crowdfunding creative projects, with 22 million people pledging more than $8.5B to projects to-date

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