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Extreme Character Makeovers – Why Some Work…and Others Do Not!

April 15, 2025 Buddy Scalera Comments Off on Extreme Character Makeovers – Why Some Work…and Others Do Not!

Tackling the intriguing topic of Extreme Character Makeovers in the realm of comics. For professionals and aspiring creators, understanding how to effectively – or ineffectively – reinvent characters can be a game-changer. Join us as […]

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Multi-Action Panels for Comic Storytelling – What Comic Creator Need to Know

April 14, 2025 Buddy Scalera Comments Off on Multi-Action Panels for Comic Storytelling – What Comic Creator Need to Know

Unlock the secrets of dynamic comic book storytelling! Join Buddy Scalera, Mike Fasolo, and special guest Pat Quinn (comic artist, author, and comics professor) as they delve into the art of multi-action panels. This episode […]

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10 Awesome Comic Book Splash Pages – Guest Pat Quinn, SCAD

February 18, 2025 Buddy Scalera Comments Off on 10 Awesome Comic Book Splash Pages – Guest Pat Quinn, SCAD

Open that first page of a comic book and you’re greeted by a splash page…so it better be a great one! Check out Ten Awesome Comic Book Splash Pages with our special guest comic book […]

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What Editors Do – Part 1 – Featuring Mike Marts, Editor in Chief Mad Cave Studios

January 27, 2025 Buddy Scalera Comments Off on What Editors Do – Part 1 – Featuring Mike Marts, Editor in Chief Mad Cave Studios

Editors play a crucial role in comic book publishing. Mike Marts, EVP, Editor-in-Chief at Mad Cave Studios, will provide detail insights into what an editor does in the comic book publishing process. Editing: Part 1 […]

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CBS|Live 4/16 8 PM EST – 10 Awesome Comic Book Covers

April 15, 2024 Buddy Scalera 0

Who says you can’t judge a comic book by its cover? We love great comic book covers. This is a celebration of 10 amazing, astounding, compelling, thrilling comic book covers.   DATE: 4/16/2024 TIME: 8:00 […]

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Creating Original Art Collections (Conan the Barbarian) – With John Barber, Editor of PUG

January 31, 2024 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic book fans love original art! We love it so much that we will buy collections of art reprints to add to our collections. Comic Book School founder and award-winning comic book writer Buddy Scalera […]

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3 Act Structure – Writing Stories with “Story” by Robert McKee for Writers

December 5, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

The three-act structure is famously discussed as a framework for writing stories. Beginning, middle, end. But there’s more to it. Comic Book School writer-in-residence Buddy Scalera teams up with Emmy-award winning screenwriter Mike Fasolo to […]

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Cover Breakdown: How to Create a Cover with Impact

November 7, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic Book School’s Buddy Scalera and Mike Fasolo help you to understand how to create a cover with impact. We use an example from Incredible Hulk #230 by Marvel comics to illustrate the concepts. DATE: […]

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CBS|Live 8/1 @ 8PM EST – Double Feature: Ringo Awards & Harleen Graphic Novel

July 31, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

A double feature episode! Randy Tischler of Baltimore Comic-Con joins us to talk about The Ringo Awards, named after fan-favorite artist Mike Wieringo. Plus, we discuss the Batman-related graphic novel “Harleen” by Stjepan Sejic as […]

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Four Types of Story Conflict – Writing Comics

April 4, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Stories require conflict to keep readers and audiences engaged. These conflicts make stories exciting. We unpack the four types of conflict that you will traditionally encounter when you are writing comic books. Buddy Scalera (Deadpool, […]

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