Comic Creators Struggling to Survive Despite a Thriving Industry
A new UK Comics Creators Research Report reveals that despite record sales, most creators are financially insecure. In 2025 the market hit £78.7 million (about $100 million), a 13.9% rise, yet 89% of creators earning from traditional publishing earn below the national living wage and 13% rely on state benefits. The survey also highlights overwork, limited public funding, AI‑related anxieties, and the lingering effects of Brexit. Seven policy recommendations aim to bridge the gap between a booming industry and the precarious livelihoods of its artists.
ComicScene Paid Substack for Free
ComicScene’s Kickstarter for its 2027 Yearbook is in its final week, offering backers a £10 (≈$13) reward for the 100‑page yearbook or a £20 (≈$26) tier that adds a 48‑page Summer Special and a free paid Substack subscription. The campaign...
ComicScene Magazine Subscription Added to Kickstarter
ComicScene has introduced a new Kickstarter add‑on that lets backers subscribe to the first six monthly issues of its ComicScene magazine, bundled with an exclusive collector’s print. The Yearbook 2027 project is less than £100 (about $128) away from full funding,...
Comics Information for Comic Creators
ComicScene.org has launched a free, comprehensive portal that aggregates essential information for comic creators, ranging from publisher directories to event listings. The site now features the Tara Togs Diaries series and a new ComicScene blog that curates nine years of...