The Chop-Up Ep.1

Introducing The Chop-Up (working title lol), barbershop convos from the lab where the comic making magic happens.

In our first episode, we dive into the hustle of Black indie comics: the grind, the passion, and the real talk about why we do what we do. From breaking down the myths of ‘overnight success’ to exposing the capital hurdles indie creators face.

Key takeaways:

• We’ve been building: Action figures, animations, comics—we’ve been doing the work long before the spotlight (hopefully) finds us.

• Capital is the wall: Prototypes, molds, production runs—it adds up. Without resources, even the best ideas stay on the drawing board.

• Ask better questions: Instead of ‘Why aren’t ya’ll making figures?’ try ‘How can I support what you’re already creating?’

• Community over criticism: Love the culture? Show up. Buy the books. Share the work. That’s how we grow.

Bottom line:

We’re here to create and to build sustainable futures for our stories. But we can’t do it alone—your support fuels the next wave of Black excellence in comics and beyond.

Find us:

• Wingless Comics: Winglessent.com

• Jason Reeves: 133art.com | Substack: 133artpublishing.substack.com

Tune in, spread the word, and let’s keep building—together.

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