Off Panel #566: Not a Cover Band with Terry Moore
Summary
Host David Harper interviews cartoonist Terry Moore about his upcoming Kickstarter campaigns and new Dark Horse deal. Moore discusses his transition from self-publishing to crowdfunding, the evolution of his interconnected comic universe, and the challenges of the direct market. He also reflects on his career origins, character development in *Strangers in Paradise*, and the shift toward omnibus formats.
Topics discussed
Introduction and upcoming crowdfunding campaigns
Discoverability challenges and interconnected comic universe
Career history: Strangers in Paradise to Echo and Rachel Rising
Early life, music, and the shift to original storytelling
Sponsor read and the evolution of comic coloring technology
Character dynamics in Strangers in Paradise and reader connection
The decline of single issues and rise of graphic novels
Crowdfunding success and creative freedom with established characters
Subverting tropes and miscasting characters for depth
Dark Horse partnership and the compact comic format boom
One-shot campaigns and expanding audience through multiple formats
Experimentation, Kickstarter vs. Zoop, and fulfillment logistics
Future plans: painting, non-narrative art, and global connectivity
Conclusion, sponsor thanks, and Patreon supporters
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