Building XP in Comics | T.S. Luther on The Digger, Indie Grit, Getting Kids to Read & Family Fandoms

On this episode of Talking Comics, AJ Reimann and Annika chat with comic writer T.S. Luther (Invader Comics, Professional Entropy) about his journey from automotive copywriter to indie creator.
We dig into The Digger, his new pulp-thriller mini-series pitched as “What if Indiana Jones hunted Short Round?” — plus how family, failure, and persistence shape every creator’s XP bar.

They discuss balancing parenthood with comics, how to find your creative team, the reality of comic pricing, Kickstarter tips, and why kids reading graphic novels matters.

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Chapters
00:00 Navigating Podcasting Challenges
03:01 The Importance of Support and Encouragement
12:49 The Journey to Becoming a Comic Writer
17:53 The Importance of Learning Multiple Skills
24:06 Navigating Rejection in the Comic Industry
29:47 Networking and Building Relationships at Conventions
35:52 The Digger: A New Comic Book Project
43:02 Crowdfunding and Community Support
50:54 Engaging Young Readers
01:01:14 The Writing Process and Creative Rituals
01:08:28 The Importance of Detail in Writing
01:17:26 Inspiration and Emotional Connection in Writing
01:28:35 Embracing Self-Acceptance
01:35:58 The Journey of Persistence in Comics
01:40:54 Networking and Community in the Comic Industry
01:51:22 Comic Book Beginnings and Favorites
01:57:23 Living in a Comic Book Universe
02:03:08 The Comic Book Industry and Writing Process

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