Comic Lab

Oct 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...

Oct 01, 2026 — Is there a limit to how many cartoonists can build successful careers—or is the real limiting factor the cartoonists themselves?

Sep 24, 2026 — How do you build momentum as a cartoonist — and what happens when you lose it? Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett examine momentum across every part of a creative career: Generating ideas, maintaining a productive workflow, growing an audience,...

Sep 17, 2026 — When a listener asks about creating a style guide for a comic, Brad and Dave discuss the small decisions that help lettering remain clear, consistent, and easy to read — from spelling out numerals and avoiding hyphenated line breaks to shaping word...

Sep 10, 2026 — Dave and Brad return from the 80th Annual National Cartoonists Society Conference and Reuben Awards with stories to tell!