Your Characters, Your Rules! – Why You Must Create Archetypes & Analogs Like Marvel, DC, & Image

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Stop dreaming and start creating! You may never get a chance to write mainstream superhero comic books for your favorite publishers like Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Image Comics. But you sure can create your own! You’ll learn why and how you need to create your own characters to tell your favorite superhero stories. Instead of waiting for permission to write your favorite heroes, create your own. We’ll share examples of characters that are similar to other characters, and then teach you how to make your own!

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Can you create a superhero character that’s as iconic as Superman or as complex as Batman? Join Buddy Scalera and Mike Fasolo on this episode of Comic Book School Live for a deep dive into “archetypes and analogs.” From Homelander to The Incredibles, you’ll see how the most successful creators stand on the shoulders of giants to tell their own stories, making their heroes and their rules. Archetypes vs. Analogs: We define these two crucial storytelling terms and show you how to use them as a creative tool instead of a crutch. The Five Tips for Creating Your Own Character:

DATE: 10/7/2025
TIME: 8:00 PM EST
HOST: Buddy Scalera
CO-HOST: Mike Fasolo
Pop-on Guest: Sean Chen