CROM Update 060 with Drawnsword, Rom Parsons & the Art of Collaboration | Sword and Sorcery Comics

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In episode 60 of the CROM Updates Podcast, Kurt Brugel chats with artist Drawnsword about his 11-page comic CROM the Courageous, written by Rom Parsons for CROM Anthology #1. They share how their creative partnership evolved, emphasizing the power of collaboration and accountability in comic creation. Drawnsword also previews his sci-fi/fantasy comic Karnok and discusses practical aspects of indie publishing. The episode highlights efforts to build a unified sword & sorcery world inspired by Gardner F. Fox, showcasing the flexibility and creative freedom offered by the CROM project.

Educational Highlights
1. Collaborative Storytelling Techniques – How artists and writers can balance creative input with mutual respect for pacing, visuals, and narrative.
2. DIY Indie Publishing Strategies – Methods for affordable, hands-on comic production (Bristol boards, A3 layouts, stapled zines).
3. Worldbuilding Through Shared Mythology – Building a dynamic, evolving map and mythos inspired by public domain characters and classic pulp traditions.