Jerry Carita, creator of the Kickstarter project "CICADA SAMURAI," and I discuss his gory/horror/action comic about an immortal samurai cicada protecting his brood from terrifying monsters, inspired by parenthood and featuring collaborations with talented artists.
Chapters
0:00:14 Introduction to the Reasons I'm Broke podcast
0:02:26 The inspiration behind Cicada Samurai and its storyline
0:08:14 Collaboration with Afro Samurai creator and Japanese culture influence
0:09:10 Walt Flanagan's artwork adds gritty and violent aesthetic to comic
0:11:01 Successful Kickstarter campaign leads to stretch goals and expanded story
0:14:31 Opportunities for up-and-coming artists to contribute to the comic
0:15:56 Expanding the Arc: Double Issues for Kickstarter
0:18:39 The Importance of Indie Comics in Comic Book Shops
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