Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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
Rick's Instagram instagram.com/doomdazed
Buy Rick's Comics & Zines doomdazed.bigcartel.com
Honorable Mentions:
Next Panel Press instagram.com/nextpanelpress
Fireball Printing instagram.com/fireballprints
IC3 instagram.com/indiecomicscreatorcon
@IndieComicsCreatorCon
Cosmic Lion instagram.com/cosmiclionproductions
@EliSchwab
Catalan Space Knight instagram.com/kcatalan_art
@kcatalanarts
Adam Lemnah's Relic Hunter instagram.com/adamlemnah
In this engaging episode of Indie Creator Exchange, hosts Kurt and Jake talk with Rick Lopez, creator of Cosmicat, The Power, and a contributor to Image Grand Design. Rick shares his evolution from childhood comic fan to self-taught indie comics creator, inspired by Watchmen and The Invisibles. He discusses the challenges of breaking into comics without formal training, his creative process in Procreate, and his love for duo-tone style and zine aesthetics. Rick reveals how collaborating on Image Grand Design during the pandemic introduced him to lifelong peers and changed his workflow. He outlines his philosophy on evergreen comics, print vs. digital models, and the power of conventions and social media to build momentum. The conversation also dives into world-building, stylistic branding, and new publishing models, offering invaluable insights for aspiring indie creators.
3 Educational Points from the Podcast
1. Self-taught artistry and consistency can lead to professional results—Rick never attended art school but refined his style through practice and community learning.
2. Collaborative indie projects like Image Grand Design foster not only exposure but lasting creative relationships and skills development.
3. Zines and minis offer a viable publishing model, allowing creators to test ideas affordably and connect with readers quickly, especially in convention settings.
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
Rick's Instagram instagram.com/doomdazed
Buy Rick's Comics & Zines doomdazed.bigcartel.com
Honorable Mentions:
Next Panel Press instagram.com/nextpanelpress
Fireball Printing instagram.com/fireballprints
IC3 instagram.com/indiecomicscreatorcon
@IndieComicsCreatorCon
Cosmic Lion instagram.com/cosmiclionproductions
@EliSchwab
Catalan Space Knight instagram.com/kcatalan_art
@kcatalanarts
Adam Lemnah's Relic Hunter instagram.com/adamlemnah
In this engaging episode of Indie Creator Exchange, hosts Kurt and Jake talk with Rick Lopez, creator of Cosmicat, The Power, and a contributor to Image Grand Design. Rick shares his evolution from childhood comic fan to self-taught indie comics creator, inspired by Watchmen and The Invisibles. He discusses the challenges of breaking into comics without formal training, his creative process in Procreate, and his love for duo-tone style and zine aesthetics. Rick reveals how collaborating on Image Grand Design during the pandemic introduced him to lifelong peers and changed his workflow. He outlines his philosophy on evergreen comics, print vs. digital models, and the power of conventions and social media to build momentum. The conversation also dives into world-building, stylistic branding, and new publishing models, offering invaluable insights for aspiring indie creators.
3 Educational Points from the Podcast
1. Self-taught artistry and consistency can lead to professional results—Rick never attended art school but refined his style through practice and community learning.
2. Collaborative indie projects like Image Grand Design foster not only exposure but lasting creative relationships and skills development.
3. Zines and minis offer a viable publishing model, allowing creators to test ideas affordably and connect with readers quickly, especially in convention settings.
