Captain Heroic has a showdown with Countess Influencia, but the former waitress isn't interested in going back to the diner — and she certainly isn't hearing his excuses! She has the city at her feet, and in her book, that's a win!
Fairmount City's top hero sees it differently. There's a big difference between trending and mattering. The Countess may be impossible to ignore... but that also makes her impossible to choose.
In this full livestream recording from June 27, 2025, veteran cartoonist Brad Guigar dives deep into the most important (and often overlooked) truths about building a successful comic.
Topics include:
00:00 — Your writing must improve. We call them comics readers — not comics lookers
13:03 — A social-media following isn’t measured by the people, it’s measured by their passion.
22:23 — When is it time to reboot?
45:44 — Gambler’s Mentality: The myth of going viral
Also…
Why “Do a Good Comic” is Rule #1
The power of vertical scroll formatting
Why follower counts don’t matter as much as passion
Understanding that it’s OK to lose followers
The myth of “going viral”
When persistence becomes a trap
Why strong writing beats flashy art
How honest self-reflection drives improvement
If you’re serious about making comics that connect, grow, and last — this one’s for you.
