Deconstructing
Storytelling Secrets with Sean Chen
Storytelling Secrets with Marvel Comics artist #SeanChen DATE: 7/1/25 TIME: 8:00 PM ESTGUEST: Sean Chen
Writing
CBSLive
Surreal Comics – CBS|Live 5/20/25 – Mind Bending Characters and Stories
That was….strange. That’s right, we’re exploring surreal comic books. From Dr. Strange to Land of Sand, we talk about the bizarre and unsettling world of surrealism as a storytelling device. A must-watch video for writers […]
CBSLive
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 […]
CBSLive
Mind-Blowing Comics — and what you can learn from them!
We explore the mind-blowing comic book stories that really made us think. These stories show the amazing creativity of comic book creators. Tune into the show to learn how you can write and draw thought-provoking […]
CBSLive
Controversial Comic Book Stories – Fans Outraged – What Creators Need to Know
We’re talking about the fan outrage over key superhero comic book stories that were controversial. But did they sell comics? That’s the question. We’ll be talking about the most interesting and disruptive comic book stories […]
CBSLive
Writing Your Aging Superhero: Video Adaptation of Pilar Alessandra’s On the Page Podcast
This super-awesome video adaptation distills key concepts that will help you as a writer create better characters, if they happen to be older than 50 years old. What can you do with older superheroes? It […]
CBSLive
Siblings Create Educational Comic – Chas! Pangburn & Kim Shearer
Comic Book School’s founder Buddy Scalera and his Emmy-award winning co-host Mike Fasolo talk to siblings who have collaborated to create an all-ages educational comic. Mad Cave Studios editor Chas! Pangburn teams with his sister […]
Career
CBS|Live 2/27 8PM – From Student to Professional! Featuring AJ Ampadu – Success Story
One of our Comic Book School students goes pro! We talk with AJ Ampadu about how he went from learning to pro writing work for Valiant Comics. DATE: 2/27/2025 TIME: 8:00 PM HOST: Buddy Scalera […]
How To
Page-by-Page Script Breakdown of a Valiant Comic Book Written by Buddy Scalera
Award-winning comic book writer Buddy Scalera and Emmy award winning television writer Mike Fasolo take you through the complete script for Buddy’s story in the “Very Valiantine’s Day Special.” We will guide you through the […]
CBSLive
3 Act Structure – Writing Stories with “Story” by Robert McKee for Writers
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 […]