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David Luján - Building Nerida & Creator-Owned Fantasy Comics
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- May 15, 2026
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- 5335
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Summary
On this episode of The USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with David Luján, creator of Nerida , to discuss indie fantasy comics, creator-owned storytelling, folklore inspiration, Kickstarter comics, and building a nine-part fantasy universe from the ground up. David shares how mythology, fairytales, comics like Saga and Akira , and his own artistic journey shaped the world of Nerida . The conversation dives into worldbuilding, emotional storytelling, indie publishing, visual pacing, and the realities of creating comics independently in today’s industry. If you love fantasy comics, indie creators, manga-inspired storytelling, and deep conversations about comic creation, this episode is for you. Follow David Luján / Nerida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neridacomic Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neridacomic.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@neridacomic Follow USDN Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast Business / Media Inquiries: [email protected] The USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform spotlighting indie comics, creator-owned storytelling, Kickstarter comics, horror comics, fantasy comics, manga-inspired storytelling, and the creators building the future of independent comics. The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life. BCW Supplies Affiliate Support the show using our BCW affiliate link: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use code: USDN Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.