Episode 42 - Politics in Comics (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)

How To Draw Comics

Ed Foychuk and I finally built up the courage to talk about Politics in Comics in our latest episode of the HTDC Podcast. Have comics changed, and if so have they really changed that much? How have they changed, and most importantly have they changed for the better? There are creators and readers sitting on either side of the old and new, who either read comics for nostalgia sake, or to get a hit of something fresh and meaningful. But at the core, we explore what drove the industry back then, and what drives it today - and whether or not that's a good thing. We present a balanced argument, coming at the topic from two different angles that don't necessarily align, but somehow make up two sides of the same coin. There has never been a better time for creators to get into comics than now, yet at the same time, it could be argued that there's never been a worse time. In this episode we attempt to shed some light on the pros and cons of the industry, and how you can make a change within it by bringing your own visions and passion to the table. We hope you enjoy this episode of the HTDC Podcast. Thanks so much for listening, and if you'd like more comic art tips, tricks and tutorials be sure to visit www.howtodrawcomics.net. -Clayton The Art of Ed Foychuk: https://www.facebook.com/JuggerthaArt/ The Art of Clayton Barton: https://www.claytonbartonartist.com/