Talking Comics with Brad — The Hard Truths of Making Better Comics

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Brad Guigar

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.