From DC Comics to Crowdfunding: Ethan's Journey | The Chad Larsson Show #01

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In this conversation, Ethan Van Sciver shares his journey through the comic book industry, discussing his experiences at DC and Marvel, the cultural differences between the two, and the impact of political views on his career. He delves into the rise of crowdfunding in comics, the challenges faced by creators, and the emergence of ComicsGate as a response to the industry's treatment of conservatives. Ethan emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the need for the comic book industry to adapt to changing audiences. He reflects on the impact of his cancellation, the success of his crowdfunding campaigns, and the ongoing reputation issues within the indie comic community. The dialogue also touches on the fallout from his relationship with Eric July, and the challenges of fulfilling book orders.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ethan Van Sciver
02:18 Ethan's Journey in Comics
06:43 Company Culture at DC and Marvel
10:43 Royalties and Treatment of Talent
12:41 The Competitive Nature of Comics
15:45 The Shift to Crowdfunding
18:51 Political Backlash in the Comic Industry
22:35 The Whisper Networks and Blacklisting
27:52 The Rise of ComicsGate
34:45 Launching a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
37:25 Earnings and Business Operations
39:39 Funding and Independence in Comics
42:45 The State of the Comic Book Industry
51:38 Challenges and Controversies in ComicsGate
57:36 The Fallout with Eric July
01:11:21 The Threat and the Impasse
01:13:09 The Charity Controversy
01:15:57 The War of Words
01:17:48 The Future of ComicsGate
01:20:25 Challenges of Late Books
01:24:16 Uplifting New Creators
01:27:23 The Business of Crowdfunding
01:29:52 The Evolution of Cyber Frog
01:36:09 The State of the Comic Industry


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