CROM Update 059 with RJ Shaw talking Crom the Destroyer | Crowdfunding | Mythological Comic Heroes

Описание: Be sure to check out and subscribe to the official Crom the Barbarian website http://cromthebarbarian.com/

RJ's Crom the Destroyer Indie GoGo page https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cr...
RJ's YouTube channel    / @rjsthefourthage  
RJ's X account https://x.com/rjoftheisland

In this episode of the CROM Updates Podcast, host Kurt Brugel interviews RJ Shaw, creator of Crom the Destroyer, a sword and sorcery comic inspired by Celtic myth and Robert E. Howard's Conan. RJ discusses his creative roots, the character’s mythological evolution, and the challenges of crowdfunding through Indiegogo. Despite delays, he highlights the project's artistic quality and his passion for traditional heroic storytelling. The duo explore deeper publishing issues, from the lack of a central hub for sword and sorcery comics to the importance of creator-owned platforms and reviving web-based community-building. Kurt and RJ share mutual respect for each other's work and agree to continue collaborating on projects like CROM Anthology.

Educational Highlights from the Podcast:
1. Crowdfunding Strategies – Real-world insights into Indiegogo and Kickstarter, including fulfillment challenges and platform limitations.
2. Mythological Integration – How to effectively blend ancient mythology (Celtic and Greek) into modern comic storytelling.
3. Indie Publishing Tactics – Importance of web presence, digital-first releases, and the return of creator-driven community tools like banner exchanges.