Jordan Morris’ Post

The sad reality is, just like any other creative medium, comics is NOT a meritocracy. Millions of pieces of worthwhile art in every genre are ignored every single day, and sadly lots of those creators get discouraged and we never hear from them again. It's not enough that you're good. It's not enough that it's a worthwhile message. It's not even enough that you're working with known, established talent. It comes down to timing, opportunity, and most of all ... luck. That's why we work so hard to amplify the books and creators we feel *deserve* to have their work seen. We can't make the world a fair place, but we can do all we can with what we have, where we are, to help tip the scales a little. The more people on our side, the more weight we can add to that scale. Join us. Be a part of the change. Be a part of the Invasion. invadercomics.com

Explore the brilliance of Mastermind Comics in this exclusive Q&A with Kojo, the creative mastermind himself. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the comic world! #MastermindComics #ComicInsights #CreativeGenius #newblogpost

Dan tells us about the future of “LoverBoii” and the other stories he wants to tell with comics. Watch the full episode of the #niunetpodcast here; https://lnkd.in/gXuMtXdd #niunetpng #educationeverywhere #kmdcomics #pngart #loverboii

Note: No paywall here! From the article: "A monster is an actor in the sense that it plays a part in a world. It is someone’s monster. It has motivations, and it motivates others. And when something has motivations, it also acts on the mind: we can’t help but imagine what it might do, and untold adventures start springing to mind. ... In this article, I will illustrate each of the three ingredients of a great bestiary — motivation, writing, and presentation — through examples from some of the best monster books from the indie RPG scene, including A Folklore Bestiary by the Merry Mushmen, Fire on the Velvet Horizon by Patrick Stuart and Scrap Princess, and Volume 2 Monsters & by Luke Gearing as well as a few honorable mentions along the way." #medialiteracy #mediapsychology Krishna Stott Jeff Gomez #worldbuilding #storytelling Geoffrey Long #rpg #gaming #dungeonsanddragons #monster #monsters #genre #books #book https://lnkd.in/e3NH9X9z

Evidence, always a must for auditing processes.

In order to beef up my game writer/narrative designer portfolio, I used TWINE to create Keeper of the Cornfield, an interactive horror story game with branching paths, multiple endings, and a spooky story. I had a lot of fun working on this, and I think I'll be diving into some more complex systems like Stencyl and even Unreal Engine, soon. #twine #gamewriting #gamedesign #narrativedesign #videogames https://lnkd.in/gzHygXxZ

One of the many things that I like to talk about is the state of the mainstream comic book industry, specifically the sad situation that comic book stores face today. This interesting-looking documentary from Surviving Comics - The Documentary tackles this topic... "Surviving Comics delves into the struggles faced by shop owners as they navigate a highly competitive industry. It highlights the financial pressures, changing consumer behaviors, and evolving market dynamics that threaten the survival of these cherished establishments. By shedding light on these challenges, the documentary illuminates the dedication and determination of these shop owners to preserve their beloved spaces." https://lnkd.in/gDTbU77b #comics #graphicnovels #SequentialArt #creatorsrights #selfpublishing #comicbookstore #comicbookstores #MakeComicsGreatAgain

In Carcosa's flea markets you can find a real crépeload of weird specimens. Alt. cover (which turned out to be the main one) for Aristea's gamebook Oscura Carcosa. #sometimesitsanxboxgamesometimesitsthemaskofthekinginyellow #coverart #fantasy #fantasyart #bookillustration #illustration #traditionalart #acrylics #gamebook

Did you know that...horror movies have an 11% market share, coming in 4th out of 10 categories? Horror/occult book sales were up 32% last year. We love horror, especially when the world is at unrest. Oddly, this is when we like to escape into different terrors. So here is a scary image just for you. Join the conversation! #darkartlovers #darkfantasyartlovers #horrorcommunity #witchart #witchartwork #magicalartwork #horrorart #darkfantasyphotography #darkartmovement #awardwinningartist #authenticart #noAI

Comic Review: Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1957 - From Below #1 (Dark Horse Comics) https://bit.ly/457DfPJ @antdujar94 @darkhorsecomics @artofmmignola @chris_roberson @themikenorton @ClemRobins #darkhorse #darkhorsecomics #newcomicbookday #NCBD #NewComicsDay #reviews #review #comicreview