Patrick Lugo here! I'm an author-illustrator creating comics that combine the fantastical with the philosophical, often tapping into my background in kung fu. I'm running a Kickstarter campaign for my latest comic, Undead Kungfu Ghost Killer. Perfect for Halloween. Janna Morishima asked me some questions about …Read More
Robyn Chapman, a senior editor at First Second, recently presented a super inspiring workshop about zines to Kids Comics Studio. Robyn packed her session with clear, practical tips, so I wanted to share the highlights with you! Outside her day job, Robyn runs the micropress …Read More
If you're publishing a graphic novel aimed at kids, going to ALA is arguably much more important than attending a comics event like San Diego Comic-con. All the most influential librarians in the country attend ALA, and they are the "S-tier" of book buyers …Read More
When’s the last time you updated your portfolio website? Chances are it’s probably been a while. But where do you even start a website refresh? In our latest Studio Feedback with a Pro Session, we asked Sunny Lee of First Second and Rae Crawford of …Read More
Back in April we revamped our KCU Book Club into a BYOB event… "Bring your own book!" We asked KCU members to come to the meeting with a graphic novel or other book they can recommend, and to share it with the group. The …Read More
Hi, everyone! As our Kickstarter campaign enters its final stretch, only one Stretch Goal remains: OK! So, why a panel presentation? What would reaching this goal actually mean – not only for us and our project, but for our backers? Let’s start with a story. Because, you …Read More
Costa Rican comic creator Alberto González pulls back the curtain on his process Hola! I am Alberto, a Costa Rican artist, writer and user experience / IT specialist who has been member of Kid's Comics Unite / Studio (KCU) since 2021. Looking for like-minded artistic souls …Read More
Hi, Eli here Creating art is a process of problem solving. With every new piece we make, we create problems for ourselves. Problems like, “I need to convey this character’s personality by design alone”. And we use our skills to find the best solution. Evaluating your …Read More
Create a Critter with the young reader in your Life! https://youtu.be/SU0VrsG_BRo?si=ScOg2VG1TV60sJM4 Our Create A Critter Kickstarter reward tier is for the young creator in your life. Backers who support our campaign at this reward tier can choose from a half dozen of our illustrators to create …Read More
This year Janna and I made the trek to New York City to attend MoCCA Fest, one of the city’s biggest comic festivals! Photos credit Andres Otero Images Like every year, the expo hall was filled with amazing talent and exciting releases. Here’s some of …Read More