Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Scott's Instagram instagram.com/the_crimebusters
Scott's website crimebustercomics.com
Scott's Kickstarters kickstarter.com/profile/thecrimebusters/created?ref=project_creator_tab
In this Indie Creator Exchange episode, comic creator and small publisher Scott Harris-King opens up about the harsh realities of growing an indie comic brand in an oversaturated market. Known for series like The Crimebusters and Cthulhu vs. Uncle Sam, Scott shares how his love for comics drives him forward despite recent struggles with visibility, reach, and sustaining momentum. Unlike others who may view indie comics as a path to quick success, Scott is candid about the emotional toll, marketing challenges, and constant effort required to stay afloat. He reflects on using platforms like Kickstarter, balancing passion with practicality, and fighting creative burnout. This conversation offers a raw look into what it takes to keep making comics when the industry feels stacked against you, and why personal drive and love for the medium might still be enough to persevere—even when the path forward is uncertain.
3 Educational Points (Scott Harris-King Episode)
1. Saturation is Real
Scott outlines how the sheer volume of indie comics today makes it increasingly difficult for any creator to gain traction without serious marketing strategy.
2. Kickstarter is a Double-Edged Sword
Crowdfunding can be helpful, but it’s not a guarantee of success. Scott discusses how reliance on it can also cause fatigue.
3. Consistency vs. Visibility
Making books consistently isn’t enough—you also need to be constantly visible in communities and online, which can burn out even the most devoted creators.
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
Scott's Instagram instagram.com/the_crimebusters
Scott's website crimebustercomics.com
Scott's Kickstarters kickstarter.com/profile/thecrimebusters/created?ref=project_creator_tab
In this Indie Creator Exchange episode, comic creator and small publisher Scott Harris-King opens up about the harsh realities of growing an indie comic brand in an oversaturated market. Known for series like The Crimebusters and Cthulhu vs. Uncle Sam, Scott shares how his love for comics drives him forward despite recent struggles with visibility, reach, and sustaining momentum. Unlike others who may view indie comics as a path to quick success, Scott is candid about the emotional toll, marketing challenges, and constant effort required to stay afloat. He reflects on using platforms like Kickstarter, balancing passion with practicality, and fighting creative burnout. This conversation offers a raw look into what it takes to keep making comics when the industry feels stacked against you, and why personal drive and love for the medium might still be enough to persevere—even when the path forward is uncertain.
3 Educational Points (Scott Harris-King Episode)
1. Saturation is Real
Scott outlines how the sheer volume of indie comics today makes it increasingly difficult for any creator to gain traction without serious marketing strategy.
2. Kickstarter is a Double-Edged Sword
Crowdfunding can be helpful, but it’s not a guarantee of success. Scott discusses how reliance on it can also cause fatigue.
3. Consistency vs. Visibility
Making books consistently isn’t enough—you also need to be constantly visible in communities and online, which can burn out even the most devoted creators.
