Hey Everyone! The Capital of Comics schedule is up for this month, and it's a little out of the ordinary! May 7 - NO RECORDING. I'm in the middle of a move that got delayed. I don't have a reliable enough internet connection for the recording. So, I'll unfortunately have to postpone this week's recording. May 14 & May 21 - We will record on Thursday, as normal. We're being joined by editors from two major publishing companies: Rob "Potsy" Potchak from Keenspot and Joshua Malkin from AMP Comics! May 25 - SPECIAL MONDAY RECORDING - I will be in Philadelphia for Fan Expo Philly during our regular recording time, so we are going to be doing a special recording on Monday, May 25, featuring writer, educator, and retailer - Dr. Christina Blanch! If you have any aspirations for getting published, these Q&A sessions are a great opportunity to get your questions answered! If you're not signed up for premium, you don't want to miss out! You can upgrade for only $10/month HERE

Premium members can join us in 15 minutes for this week's Masterclass recording of Capital of Comics. Our guest this week is Joshua Rubin, a games writer responsible for some awesome characters like none other than Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassin's Creed II! He's also worked on Destiny and a bunch of other games, and has recently made the jump into comics! Upgrade at https://www.skool.com/metalninjastudios/plans for just $10/mo. to join tonight's recording and ask your questions LIVE!!

Hey Everyone! Here is the schedule for our Capital of Comics Masterclass recordings! We're going to be joined by the following professionals: March 5 - Accomplished artist and owner of Cowabunga Comics, Kyle Willis, joins us to discuss how a mosaic of experiences can set you apart for success. March 12 - As Co-Founder and Head of Business Development of Globalcomix, Eric Tapper is leading the charge on digital distribution for comic books. He brings his insight and vision to Capital of Comics to discuss how digital comics can create a global community. March 19 - NO RECORDING - The Metal Ninja Studios team will be working at Megacon Orlando, so there will be no recording this week March 26 - Rob Multari, Metal Ninja Studios' new Campaign & Community Lead, joins the Masterclass to discuss the power of building your own pack when building your brand and intellectual property. Premium Members can join every live masterclass and ask questions! Can't attend live? No worries! We will post in the Capital of Comics Category each week, prior to recording, to request questions. All members can ask questions, and Premium Members can watch the Archived episode the next day for answers! Join Premium here: https://skool.com/metalninjastudios/plans Access the Masterclass Archive here: https://www.skool.com/metalninjastudios/classroom/9b31b7d6?md=ee87f676a1194c88af8a5f3af07f8d49

Hey everyone, Quick heads up for this week’s Capital of Comics session. We’re upgrading our recording setup to a new platform so we can give you: - Better video and audio quality - Cleaner replays - More clips and resources pulled from each session This week’s masterclass will be our first live test on the new system, so things may look or feel a little different. Everything should run smoothly, but there might be a few small hiccups as we dial things in. If anything weird happens with the tech, thanks in advance for your patience while we iron it out. The goal is a noticeably better experience for you going forward, and this is the step that gets us there. 👉 Note: Live access to the full extended Capital of Comics masterclass + Q&A is available for premium Academy members. If you’re on the free tier and want to join us live and ask questions, you can upgrade HERE. See you on the live session! Joel

Welcome to the Concept to Comic™ Academy. If you’re here, you probably have a story you want to bring to life. This Academy exists to help you understand how comics are actually made, from idea to finished product, with clear guidance and real industry insight. Our Mission The mission of the Concept to Comic™ Academy is simple: Provide quality, affordable education for anyone who wants to learn how to create comics. Whether you’re a curious hobbyist, a first-time creator, a novelist exploring adaptation, or an IP developer expanding your world, this is a place built to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Where We Are Right Now We are currently in Phase 1 of the Academy launch, which includes the Capital of Comics Masterclass Podcast. Our team is actively building Phase 2, which will introduce structured Comic Creation Educational Courses to guide you step by step through the process of making your first comic. Community Dos: ✔️ Confidentiality: The purpose of the Academy is growth and improvement. Everyone should feel comfortable sharing their work without concern that it will spread outside the community. ✔️ Constructive Criticism: Honest feedback is encouraged. Criticism meant to help creators improve is welcome. Community Don'ts: 🚫 No negativity or disrespect: Harshness and ill-intended negativity are not welcome. 🚫 No social media link dropping 🚫 No spam or engagement farming Community Not Yets: (These are features we plan to implement in future phases.) 🚫 No selling or self-promotion (yet) 🚫 No hiring posts (yet) This community is designed to be focused, professional, and supportive for creators looking to grow. How To Get Started 1️⃣ Introduce yourself using the "Introduce Yourself" Category HERE and tell us what you’re creating. (Upon clicking the link, click the "Write Something" bar and type your introduction message!) 2️⃣ Watch Episode Archives in the Classroom HERE