How to Self-publish Your Own Comic Book

Book excerpt: How to Self-Publish Your Own Comic Bookis the only reference of its kind, providing complete information on all aspects of the comic book industry and publishing process. Included are sections on: • Getting started • Securing trademarks and copyrights • Comic book creation • Printers and color separators • Contracts • Distribution and sales • Marketing strategies • Promotions and public relations • Budgeting and bookkeeping • Acquiring needed capital • Buying and selling secondary rights Rounding out the volume is a helpful appendix listing that includes the names and addresses of recommended printers, distributors, foreign publishers, comic book industry publications, domestic and foreign comic specialty shops, and related computer resources, making this a truly unique reference that no self-publisher should be without.