Storycomic Weekly Newsletter: March 7th
ALWAYS POSTED A WEEK EARLIER ON PATREON
🎙️ Been Here. Still Awesome. Still Limited. 🎨📚🎲
For a while now, we’ve been offering a tried-and-true promotional opportunity through the Storycomic Patreon—and if you’re an independent creative, it’s still one of the best ways to sustainably share your work and grow your audience.
Here’s what our Patreon members have been benefiting from:
✅ Permanent Promotion
Your website or project link is featured in the show notes of all podcast episodes for as long as you're a patron. That’s long-term visibility across every platform where our show is streamed.
🏆 Founders Club Access
The Founders Club remains limited to just 15 spots. No expansions, no waiting list—once it’s full, that’s it. These early supporters have their names (and links) locked into the Storycomic platform.
📢 Monthly Promotion at the Super Club Level
At the Super Club tier, members receive a minimum of one promotional post per month—whether it's a new release, project update, or spotlight on their creative work.
Founders Club patrons include amazing creators like:
Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, and Matt & Therese.
Explore their work:
🎯 If you're a creator—author, game designer, comic artist—this is your signal. This system is working.
Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey — the world’s first werewolf keeps moving
On this episode, I sit down with Dennis Robinson, the creator behind Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey, a horror-adventure comic series that follows Solomon, the world’s first werewolf, as his story stretches across history. The current campaign brings Chapters 1–4 together, and Solomon’s odyssey drives into a fresh mythic arena as he seeks out the gods of Ancient Egypt in search of a cure for his lycanthropic affliction.
In our conversation, Dennis talks about the series’ DNA: the way it threads mythology, folklore, history, and religion into a darker tale that still has a human pulse. We get into how he structures chapters so new readers can jump in, while long-time supporters feel the world expanding with every installment.
If you’re into comics that treat legend like living material—something that can scare you, challenge you, and keep you turning pages—Lycan is worth a close look. And if you want to help indie stories grow, this is the moment to support the run while it’s building momentum.
CosmicWars: Guardian of the Arthenian Star — a new indie universe takes flight
On this episode, I sit down with comic creator Samuel Vera to talk about CosmicWars: Guardian of the Arthenian Star, a project now live on Kickstarter. At its core, CosmicWars is a classic big-stakes sci-fi setup: a fallen hero, a tyrant’s legacy, and a galaxy on the brink—where magic and science aren’t opposites, they’re the forces shaping destiny.
In our conversation, Samuel walks through the heart of the story and what pulled him toward this kind of cosmic scale. We talk about the appeal of building a universe that feels lived-in, the challenge of balancing lore with momentum, and the creative decisions that turn a cool concept into a comic that actually moves.
If you’re into worldbuilding, space adventures, and indie creators swinging for the fences, this is one you’ll want to hear. And if you like what Samuel’s building, you can support the Kickstarter and help bring CosmicWars to more readers.
Project Update: Chipping Away at the Rewrites
It’s still slow going with Appliance, but I’m at least continuing to chip away at the rewrites. This phase is less about big word counts and more about careful refinement—tightening sections, smoothing transitions, and making sure the tone and mechanics line up the way they should.
Even when the progress feels incremental, it’s meaningful. Each pass improves clarity and strengthens the overall structure. I may not be sprinting, but I’m definitely still moving forward—and that’s what counts right now.
Book Review: Mickey Mouse and Goofy: The Big Bear Scare – Classic Characters, Big Laughs
There’s something timeless about sitting down with a Mickey Mouse story, and Mickey Mouse and Goofy: The Big Bear Scare delivers exactly what you hope it will—lighthearted adventure, a little bit of suspense, and plenty of Goofy-style chaos.
I had a great time reading this one with my 5-year-old son, and it hit that perfect sweet spot. The story has just enough “scare” to keep things exciting—a mysterious bear causing concern—but never crosses into anything actually frightening. It’s the kind of gentle tension that makes kids lean in closer, eyes wide, before bursting into giggles when things inevitably go sideways in a very Goofy way.
What makes this book especially fun is the dynamic between Mickey and Goofy. Mickey is steady and practical, while Goofy’s well-meaning antics keep things unpredictable. Watching my son react to Goofy’s expressions and exaggerated mishaps was half the entertainment. There’s something about these classic Disney characters that still works just as well today as it did decades ago.
Reading it together felt a little nostalgic for me. These characters have been around forever, and sharing them with my son felt like passing down a small piece of childhood fun. It’s simple storytelling, expressive illustrations, and familiar faces doing what they do best.
Mickey Mouse and Goofy: The Big Bear Scare is playful, cozy, and just the right amount of silly. A perfect read for a 5-year-old—and a pretty great excuse for a dad to revisit some classic cartoon magic.
Personal Update: Winter Break, Playoff Energy, and WYKR Classic
This has been a bit of a funky week with winter break for the kids. With Edith working, my routine shifted into morning chauffeur mode, dropping the kids off at their grandparents for the day. Thankfully, they love spending time there. It’s one of those silver linings of a school break—they get extra time to make memories with their grandparents, which feels like time well spent.
Basketball season is heating up again with playoff games. We’ve had a few already and it looks like more are on deck next week. After that, we should finally wrap up the basketball broadcasts for the season. It’s been a long stretch of late nights, so there’s a mix of excitement and relief knowing the finish line is coming into view.
On another front, I’ve basically got the WYKR Classic internet station up and running. Right now, I’m in the testing phase—listening closely, tweaking where needed, and making sure it sounds just right. There’s something really satisfying about hearing those classic tracks streaming smoothly after all the behind-the-scenes work.
A different rhythm this week, but full in its own way—family time, playoff momentum, and a little bit of radio history coming back to life.
She made her own stuffy!
It’s playing now!