Comic Lab

Nobody Has Ever Made a Living in Comics

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This episode examines a Bluesky thread where cartoonists self-reported their financial realities. While the original question was thoughtful — seeking insight into full-time and part-time comic careers — the resulting discussion revealed a common problem: an echo chamber of discouragement.

Brad and Dave emphasize that these threads often skew negative due to self-selection bias. Many successful…