Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Galaxy Gods Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/galaxygods/galaxy-gods-2?ref=discovery&term=Galaxy%20Gods&total_hits=11&category_id=250
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
James' Instagram instagram.com/jacoats
Power Pulp Comic's Website powerpulpcomics.com
James' website dinobeasts.com
Honorable Mentions:
IC3 / Indie Creator Comic Con indiecomicscreatorcon.com
In this Indie Creator Exchange episode, Kurt and Jake interview James Coats, one half of the Coats Brothers, to explore his comic journey and collaboration with his twin brother, John. James shares early influences like 80s cartoons, Doug Wildey's Johnny Quest, and stop-motion dinosaur films, leading to the creation of DinoBeasts, a prehistoric barbarian comic. He also discusses Ninja IV, inspired by classic ninja cinema, and Galaxy Gods, a cosmic superhero book influenced by Jack Kirby. The brothers’ creative process includes traditional inking and digital coloring, emphasizing speed and spontaneity. James also elaborates on Powerpulp Comics—a creator-driven indie comic distribution collective aimed at bypassing traditional publishing bottlenecks. They discuss the mechanics of distribution, shipping tools like Pirate Ship, and the use of media mail to reduce costs. The conversation highlights the importance of community, self-determination, and keeping the energy and authenticity of underground comics alive.
3 Educational Points Made
1. Indie Distribution Model: Powerpulp Comics demonstrates how creators can organize grassroots comic distribution without relying on traditional publishing channels like Diamond.
2. Comic Creation Workflow: James explains the step-by-step process of making comics traditionally—penciling and inking by hand, scanning, and digitally coloring with Clip Studio Paint.
3. Collaborative Storytelling: Insights on how family collaborations (especially between twins) allow for smooth creative synergy and trust, aiding faster comic development.
Galaxy Gods Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/galaxygods/galaxy-gods-2?ref=discovery&term=Galaxy%20Gods&total_hits=11&category_id=250
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
James' Instagram instagram.com/jacoats
Power Pulp Comic's Website powerpulpcomics.com
James' website dinobeasts.com
Honorable Mentions:
IC3 / Indie Creator Comic Con indiecomicscreatorcon.com
In this Indie Creator Exchange episode, Kurt and Jake interview James Coats, one half of the Coats Brothers, to explore his comic journey and collaboration with his twin brother, John. James shares early influences like 80s cartoons, Doug Wildey's Johnny Quest, and stop-motion dinosaur films, leading to the creation of DinoBeasts, a prehistoric barbarian comic. He also discusses Ninja IV, inspired by classic ninja cinema, and Galaxy Gods, a cosmic superhero book influenced by Jack Kirby. The brothers’ creative process includes traditional inking and digital coloring, emphasizing speed and spontaneity. James also elaborates on Powerpulp Comics—a creator-driven indie comic distribution collective aimed at bypassing traditional publishing bottlenecks. They discuss the mechanics of distribution, shipping tools like Pirate Ship, and the use of media mail to reduce costs. The conversation highlights the importance of community, self-determination, and keeping the energy and authenticity of underground comics alive.
3 Educational Points Made
1. Indie Distribution Model: Powerpulp Comics demonstrates how creators can organize grassroots comic distribution without relying on traditional publishing channels like Diamond.
2. Comic Creation Workflow: James explains the step-by-step process of making comics traditionally—penciling and inking by hand, scanning, and digitally coloring with Clip Studio Paint.
3. Collaborative Storytelling: Insights on how family collaborations (especially between twins) allow for smooth creative synergy and trust, aiding faster comic development.
