Substack has made a push recently into the comics publishing game. There was an initial announcement of four comic creators starting paid newsletters with Substack grants and more have followed.

Initially I just wanted a place to keep track of everyone that was moving, but then I started following certain creators on Patreon and figured I’d try to get a collection of people creating comics outside the typical publishing machine.

Wasn’t sure what to call the space...

Please add suggestions of other creators working outside the typical system to be included below.

Overall, the pricing seems a bit extreme and unsustainable.

Also probably need a better way to organize...

It’s on the level of DC Universe and Marvel Unlimited, but for just books from basically one creative team (although there are some that will deliver more).

And I get that a big appeal or selling point is being able to access more than just comics, but the WIP, the discussion, access to the creators, etc.

So really, these are for the super fans of the creators.

One saving grace is, I believe every single one has mentioned every book released through Substack will see a print run eventually.

Personally considering subscribing

Jonathan Hickman + Mike Del Mundo + Mike Huddleston

So again, this is more like an early access deal.

Still though, this is crowdfunding, and typically, since more revenue goes directly to the creator, and you are funding the creation, you should be paying less per comic, not more.

Molly Knox Ostertag

Tom King & Elsa Charretier

Brian K. Vaughn & Niko Henrichon

Includes Free Comics