Is the comic strip dead?

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of the comic strip in response to modern technology and changing reader preferences.

The newspaper comic strip didn't go extinct — it evolved. But if your work doesn't keep up, your career may be fossilized! From Reddit-ready square comics to vertical-scroll storytelling, they explore how creators are adapting to phones, social media, and changing reading habits while keeping the heart of the comic strip alive.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett

Topics covered

• comic strip evolution
• digital comics
• social media
• reading habits
• storytelling

Keywords

• comic strip
• evolution
• digital storytelling
• social media comics
• reading habits

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