Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Pat's Instagram instagram.com/phiggins80
Pat's website pat-higgins.com
Honorable mention:
@petebeard youtube.com/@petebeard
@IndieComicsCreatorCon youtube.com/@IndieComicsCreatorCon
In this third podcast appearance, indie comic creator Pat Higgins returns to discuss Hellscape Americana, a horror anthology exploring contemporary American fears through standalone “what if” tales. Pat dives into his creative process, from blue-lining and hand inking with Higgins ink to digital effects and layout principles. He reflects on his progression from Pulp Bites to Hellscape, emphasizing constant artistic growth and experimentation. Stories such as “Porch Pirate” blend slice-of-life realism with supernatural twists, often echoing influences like Twilight Zone and Chamber of Chills. Pat shares candid insights about self-publishing, including his successful Kickstarter campaign and the challenges of fulfillment. Now teaching design and illustration at Delaware Tech, Pat encourages students to develop their own content. He also highlights the value of new creator-focused comic conventions like IC3 and upcoming appearances. The episode ends with a sneak peek at his next project: a horror story centered on a canceled comedian who discovers the real meaning of silence.
3 Educational Points Made During the Podcast
1. Teaching Improves Practice – Pat discusses how teaching visual communications at Delaware Tech improved his own art by forcing him to stay sharp on fundamentals like alignment, composition, and color theory.
2. Kickstarter Timing Strategy – He emphasizes the importance of finishing your comic before launching a Kickstarter to better manage production, marketing, and fulfillment.
3. Anthology Freedom in Comics – Pat champions anthologies for allowing stylistic and thematic experimentation without being confined to a single storyline, setting, or character.
If you would like to be a guest on the Indie Comic Exchange, please follow this link and fill out the form kurtbrugel.com/indie-comic-book-creator-exchange
Pat's Instagram instagram.com/phiggins80
Pat's website pat-higgins.com
Honorable mention:
@petebeard youtube.com/@petebeard
@IndieComicsCreatorCon youtube.com/@IndieComicsCreatorCon
In this third podcast appearance, indie comic creator Pat Higgins returns to discuss Hellscape Americana, a horror anthology exploring contemporary American fears through standalone “what if” tales. Pat dives into his creative process, from blue-lining and hand inking with Higgins ink to digital effects and layout principles. He reflects on his progression from Pulp Bites to Hellscape, emphasizing constant artistic growth and experimentation. Stories such as “Porch Pirate” blend slice-of-life realism with supernatural twists, often echoing influences like Twilight Zone and Chamber of Chills. Pat shares candid insights about self-publishing, including his successful Kickstarter campaign and the challenges of fulfillment. Now teaching design and illustration at Delaware Tech, Pat encourages students to develop their own content. He also highlights the value of new creator-focused comic conventions like IC3 and upcoming appearances. The episode ends with a sneak peek at his next project: a horror story centered on a canceled comedian who discovers the real meaning of silence.
3 Educational Points Made During the Podcast
1. Teaching Improves Practice – Pat discusses how teaching visual communications at Delaware Tech improved his own art by forcing him to stay sharp on fundamentals like alignment, composition, and color theory.
2. Kickstarter Timing Strategy – He emphasizes the importance of finishing your comic before launching a Kickstarter to better manage production, marketing, and fulfillment.
3. Anthology Freedom in Comics – Pat champions anthologies for allowing stylistic and thematic experimentation without being confined to a single storyline, setting, or character.
