Comic Creator Bootcamp - Sat - August 8th
Saturday August 8th, 11am-5pm
Comic Creator Book Bootcamp
This Bootcamp will guide creators through every stage of developing an independent comic—from storytelling and character creation to cover design, sequential storytelling, production, and preparing a professional, pitch-ready comic.
By the end of the series, you'll have the knowledge and tools to confidently present your comic to distributors, retailers, conventions, or other publishing opportunities.
Meet Your Instructors:
April Connors (Professor Raco)
Professional comic artist and educator who teaches throughout Los Angeles. Known for helping artists strengthen their storytelling, character design, and visual communication.
Marcus McNeal — Odyssey Comics
Founder and CEO of Odyssey Comics, an independent comic publisher based in Chino Hills/Corona. Marcus works directly with independent creators and understands what it takes to prepare a comic for readers, retailers, and distribution.
Together, they will guide you every step of the way:
- Storytelling
- Character development
- Sequential art and page flow
- Comic covers
- Visual storytelling
- Dialogue and pacing
- Publishing
- Distribution
- Selling your comic
- Pitching your project
- And anything else you want feedback on.
Don't Have a Comic Yet?
You're still welcome.
If you've always wanted to create comics but don't know where to start, this bootcamp is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other artists and writers. Independent comic creation can be a solitary journey, and this is a chance to become part of a growing creative community.
This Workshop Is Perfect For:
- Writers with a comic idea
- Artists developing original characters
- Writer/artist teams
- Independent comic creators
- Creators preparing to publish
- Anyone who wants honest, professional feedback on their work
Location:
PDCG Pomona Drawing Club & Gallery
300 S Thomas St
Pomona, CA 91766
2nd Floor, Studio #206
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to Bring: Any work you'd like reviewed—scripts, sketches, pages, covers, or completed comics. Your work will be reviewed & critiqued, you will be given homework assignments, in class discussions, Q&A, everything you'll need to get your comic book idea to pitch ready status.
Investment: Only $250 for 36 hours of professional instruction, personalized feedback, Q&A, and networking with fellow comic creators.
Whether you're just getting started or polishing a finished project, this is your opportunity to get real feedback, meet other creators, and take the next step toward bringing your comic to life.