Every comic I create isn’t about fame, fortune, or self-indulgence.
Trust me, there are easier paths to riches than sequential art.
I’m in this business for a deeper reason.
You see, many Muslims in the Anglosphere are afraid.
They’re struggling to connect with their kafir acquaintances.
Intellectual debate isn’t enough.
Islamic values need a place in the entertainment world too.
That’s why I do what I do.
It’s about bridging gaps through storytelling.
And recent events in the comic industry got me thinking…
You’ve heard about Omnibus, right?
That digital comic book reading app?
They’re shutting down. Readers have until August 21st 2024 to download their purchases.
It’s quite a shame.
But it got me thinking about what makes a comic business succeed.
It’s not just about quick profits or rapid subscriber growth.
It’s about commitment. Trust. Playing the long game.
Omnibus? They might’ve been banking on a fast subscriber surge.
When numbers softened, they bailed.
Good riddance, I say.
Comics ain’t a business for the flakey or the greedy.
It’s brutal. Always has been.
Profit margins on monthly books? Razor-thin.
Companies that fold when times get tough? They’re missing the point.
They don’t understand that connecting with you–the reader–is a marathon, not a sprint.
But here’s the silver lining:
This opens up a space for someone who really gets it.
Someone committed to weathering the storms.
Because that’s what readers like you need.
Companies that understand the heart of comics.
That’s why my team consists of people who used to work at Disney, Marvel, and IDW.
They believe in my vision.
It’s as simple as that.
Recently, I was interviewed by Barney Smith about my process, unique methodology, and vision. You can check it out here.
Wes
P.S. Update regarding our upcoming short story, The Lesser Evil: Where Angels Fall, Monsters Rise. Professor Aurelio just finished pencils on a particularly gruesome splatter scene in a gladiatorial arena. If you saw what he drew, you’d demand that these pages be framed and put up on a wall….assuming you were not of a queasy disposition *laughs evilly*..
