How to Publish a Comic Book
You’ve finally finished creating your comic book and now you’re wondering how to publish it. This guide will walk you through the steps. With the rise of digital publishing, it’s now possible for anyone to create and distribute their own comic book without traditional publishers. It’s also possible to self-publish printed copies. Self-publishing gives higher royalties and more creative control.
Considerations for Printing Your Comic Book
You have a physical copy for readers who prefer them. Comic book collectors want printed copies, not just digital. You can choose digital platforms like Gumroad and Comixology or sell print copies at conventions, comic shops, and bookstores. Using free desktop publishing apps can handle the production. Print-on-demand services like Lulu and IngramSpark can produce the actual product. There are over 2,500 comic stores in North America that stock decades of comics and merchandise. Print costs are around $0.74 per copy for a 5,000 print run. If you sold out, you’d make around $4,000. You can also use crowdfunding like Kickstarter to print more copies. Many smaller publishers accept submissions directly from authors.
Self-Publishing a Comic Book
Getting published takes hard work. Your comic may be rejected multiple times before approval. If self-publishing, be ready to work at building your reader base and promote your comic. A proof copy lets you review for errors before printing. Resources introduce fundamentals, but use professional software later to prepare artwork for printing. QinPrinting can then help print a professional comic to self-publish and sell.