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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