Comic Lab

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WorldCon 2026 and Hugo Awards review

October 15, 2026

A Hugo Award nomination brought cartoonist Dave Kellett new readers, book sales, and Patreon supporters. Five days behind a WorldCon booth brought something else entirely: A serious crisis of confidence.This week, Dave shares his WorldCon experience, from wonderful conversations with Drive readers to a painfully quiet dealers’ room. Brad and Dave discuss the emotional cost of a poorly performing convention — and why even an established cartoonist can mistake a bad show for a verdict on their ...

How to Launch a Comics Studio

October 08, 2026

Should you launch a comic studio — or are you really talking about a comics collective, a shared workspace, or simply collaborating on a project? This week, Brad and Dave unpack what the word “studio” actually means and why adding another layer of branding might make your project harder, rather than easier, to promote. They discuss shared creative spaces, financial partnerships, anthology projects, comics collectives, and why most collaborations work better when everybody knows exactly what t...

Is there a LIMIT to comics success?

October 01, 2026

Is there a limit to how many cartoonists can build successful careers—or is the real limiting factor the cartoonists themselves?Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett examine the surprisingly vast comics ecosystem, where thousands of creators can cultivate separate audiences without ever appearing on one another’s radar. The market may have room for far more working cartoonists than we realize — but success requires more than artistic ability. Creators must also be willing to learn business...

How do I get in touch with Comic Lab?

Comic Lab is hosted by Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett. Its publicly listed email is bradguigar@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Comic Lab?

The publicly listed email for Comic Lab: bradguigar@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Comic Lab have?

Podseeker estimates Comic Lab reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Comic Lab?

Comic Lab typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional cartoonists, illustrators, graphic novelists, webcomic creators, or comics educators with a distinctive body of work, published or syndicated projects, audience-building experience, or recognized industry expertise. Common among recent guests: Published graphic novels or comic series; Syndicated comic strips; Award nominations or wins. Recent guests include Jim Davis, Mort Gerberg, and Jamar Nicholas.

How hard is it to get booked on Comic Lab?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Comic Lab cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Cartooning, Webcomics, Graphic Novels, and Comic Strips. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.