Most of us did not choose to write or draw or design so that we could put products on the shelf. We chose to do it because it’s a set of skills we enjoy exercising, that give us fulfillment.

It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.

Win?

Chris Terrio did Rise of Skywalker (and Batman v Superman, and Justice League) and hasn’t been let near a franchise since. Derek Connolly got a credit on RoS for writing the Trevorrow version of the movie.

I think it’s his magnum opus. Some of the ascent tracks are insane

Tillie's art is unreal and she just cranks out pages like no one I've ever seen

Hell yeah they are

Soooo good, holy moly

Every industry is quietly eroding the leverage you have as an independent artist. Whether it’s streamers obfuscating metrics of success or corporate mergers stifling competition, they want you on your back foot. Be an advocate for yourself and your relationship with an audience.