The Webcomics Company

This week the team is down one James Spence but they try to struggle on valiantly despite this setback, all the while discussing character design and creation methods.

Link: wcp016.mp3 (34 minutes)

With James Spence being currently unavailable due to a fencing-related mission, the team rope in Matt Dyson to talk about how to craft a joke. Expect less puns than when they talked about colour schemes.

Link: wcp015.mp3 (34 minutes)

This week the team discuss Fizul Sima’s project to archive dead webcomics and save them from extinction before moving on to look at the extra content that goes with webcomics to enhance their appeal.

Link: wcp014.mp3 (33 minutes)

It’s pun-tastic here at the Webcomics Company as we talk about colouring your comics. With thanks to Maddog of Zombie George for this week’s question.

During the show we talked about how Fraser Irving colours his artwork, with particular reference to a piece he produced for Dungeons & Dragons. We also discussed converting colour webcomics to grayscale in order to cut down on printing costs when making books, with particular reference to this image:

The original version, in full colour, can be found here.

Link: wcp013.mp3 (58 minutes)

This week, with Luke Surl still absent on his epic quest, the team discuss website design, including how to do it and what to avoid. Guest presenting this week is Jennifer Kirk.

Link: wcp012.mp3 (79 minutes)

This week, as Luke Surl is off on an epic quest to save mankind, the team are joined by author Jennifer Kirk to discuss webcomic collaborations.

The team also discuss their recent forays into the world of Facebook fan pages and decide on their next mini project.

Link: wcp011.mp3 (55 minutes)

This week, the team talk about starting a second comic, starting a Twitter trend, and setting up a Facebook fan page.

Link: wcp010.mp3 (47 minutes)

This week, the team discuss the nominees and judicial decision making practices for the 2010 Webcomic List Awards.

Link: wcp009.mp3 (36 minutes)

In the first episode of the space year 2011, our stalwart crew return to the SS. Webcomics Company for another podcast to rock your socks. This week, they deal with the dreaded monster known as Motivation, before talking about comic-related Christmas presents.

During the show, the team discussed Para-Ten, Blurred Lines and 22 Scenes That Always Work.

Link: wcp008.mp3 (66 minutes)

As an end of year bonus round, here is some extra chatter cut from the pre-show chat for Episode 7.

Link: wcp-2010-bonus.mp3 (7 minutes)