CROM Update: 039 with Guest Creator Matt King and His Tales to Enlighten
In episode 39 of the CROM Updates Podcast, host Kurt Brugel and guest creator Matt King discuss the recent release of Kurt’s CROM Collected 2024 Revised Edition. Matt, known for his Tales to Enlighten indie comic anthology, praises Kurt’s work and asks a series of questions about Kurt’s approach and future plans for CROM. Kurt expresses his admiration for Matt's anthology, especially its depth and complexity, which he finds inspiring. Both creators share their experiences in the indie comic world, touching on how they approach collaborations and storytelling in their respective works.
The conversation shifts to Kurt's passion for sword-and-sorcery comics and the indie comic community, specifically mentioning creators like Ken Landgraf, whom Kurt admires for his significant contributions to independent comics. Kurt is also focused on building a "crommunity" and hints at a new anthology for CROM with input from other indie creators. He emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration, expressing his hopes for future partnerships with artists like Matt and others to contribute to CROM Anthology. They also talk about the challenges of making indie comics and the benefits of avoiding crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter.
Toward the end of the podcast, Kurt shares insights into his long-term goals for the CROM character. He plans to take Crom from a naive, happy-go-lucky barbarian to a dark, existential god. This transformation is central to his storytelling approach, and he seeks feedback and collaboration from other creators. Kurt concludes by discussing the practical aspects of selling indie comics directly to fans through his website rather than relying on platforms like Kickstarter, and he emphasizes the importance of making indie comic creation sustainable.
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Three Educational Values:
Community and Collaboration: The podcast highlights the importance of working together with fellow indie creators to build a supportive network.
Direct Sales Strategies: It provides insight into the benefits and challenges of selling indie comics directly to fans, bypassing traditional crowdfunding platforms.
Creative Growth: Kurt shares his process of evolving a character's narrative, offering a valuable lesson in long-term storytelling and character development.
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