Episode

Is the comic strip dead?

Podcast: Comic Lab
Published: May 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 3921
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Summary

The newspaper comic strip didn't go extinct — it evolved. But if your work doesn't keep up, your career may be fossilized! From Reddit-ready square comics to vertical-scroll storytelling, they explore how creators are adapting to phones, social media, and changing reading habits while keeping the heart of the comic strip alive.