My team of artists and I have been working on Satanic Hell for two years. I initially released a few issues to positive response but due to the time production was taking, I decided to wait until the seven-issue series was complete to release it again. During that time, the digital distributor I was using, Graphicly, folded. So I decided to try my hand with some of the established indie publishers. We redid the letters for the first two issues, added some new edits and a new cover. I was thrilled when the publisher Alterna Comics picked it up. Now, I'm happy to announce that Satanic Hell will be available monthly from Alterna Comics through Comixology starting November 19. More distribution channels are in the works.
So why did I switch from self-publishing? I have been and still am a big proponent of self-publishing, especially digitally. Everyone is doing it and many are having good success. Just look at all the funded Kickstarter comics. For me, the decision was about time and exposure. By going to an established indie with distribution channels in place, I am saved the time of having to deal with multiple formats and distributors and can focus on creation and promotion. That was my logic in going with Graphicly to begin with. I do lose some control over how the comic is sold (no Gumroad for example), but this is balanced by the plethora of channels that my comic will be released on. An established indie also has the potential to increase exposure of a comic. Exposure is a high priority for me. However each creator needs to determine their own goals. I run into many good comics that I've picked up where the creator is just selling from their website and I guess they're OK with that. I would recommend to at least explore Comixology submit, especially since they feature newly submitted self-published comics on their front page.
The cover preview:
So why did I switch from self-publishing? I have been and still am a big proponent of self-publishing, especially digitally. Everyone is doing it and many are having good success. Just look at all the funded Kickstarter comics. For me, the decision was about time and exposure. By going to an established indie with distribution channels in place, I am saved the time of having to deal with multiple formats and distributors and can focus on creation and promotion. That was my logic in going with Graphicly to begin with. I do lose some control over how the comic is sold (no Gumroad for example), but this is balanced by the plethora of channels that my comic will be released on. An established indie also has the potential to increase exposure of a comic. Exposure is a high priority for me. However each creator needs to determine their own goals. I run into many good comics that I've picked up where the creator is just selling from their website and I guess they're OK with that. I would recommend to at least explore Comixology submit, especially since they feature newly submitted self-published comics on their front page.
The cover preview:
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