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When people hear the phrase “Christian comic book,”  they often imagine a very specific type of story. As I’ve been building my own comic universe, I’ve realized that creating a Christian-based comic book world comes with a few unique challenges that aren’t always initially obvious. Here are two struggles I’ve run into. Struggle 1: Christians Are Not Just One Audience It’s easy to talk about “Christians” as if we're one unified group. In reality, Christianity encompasses dive

When I first started creating my comic, I assumed that drawing it would be the most challenging part. However, this wasn't true. One of the most challenging obstacles I encountered was something I hadn’t initially thought about. It was that I had an overwhelming number of ideas for the limited comic space that was available. Superhero Movies and Saturday Morning Cartoons Influenced My Storytelling Perspective I didn't really grow up with comics much. I grew up watching many o

In fiction, people may sometimes confuse villain and antihero, but they are distinct characters. Understanding the difference between the two types of characters helps create more meaningful conflicts and more emotionally grounded stories. Villains Choose Evil and Destruction A villain is someone who actively embraces causing harm to others and tries to achieve their own malicious goals. They may have a tragic past or believe they’re correct. But ultimately, they choose path

When people talk about intimidating villains, power is one thing that often comes up. Power can take many different forms such as physical strength, armies, special abilities or influence. But power isn't the only thing that makes a villain intimidating. Some frightening villains aren’t necessarily just the ones who can blow up galaxies or have insane amounts of corporate influence. Instead, they’re the ones who mean what they say, truly believe in what they’re doing, and won

When you’re an independent comic creator, you often feel like there’s a lot of pressure to make every page count. Early on, I felt like every issue of my comic series had to knock it out of the park with constant action, high stakes and big moments. Because unlike a big name brand or well known creator, I felt like I didn’t have the luxury of time for story build-up. I assumed that if the story slowed down at all, readers would lose interest. And to an extent, I honestly stil

Nostalgia Can Create Uniqueness Saturday morning cartoons are a memory that's shared by a lot of people. In Zero Hour Epsilon Force , the art style taps into something familiar even before someone reads a single line of dialogue. It reminds people of a time when stories were imaginative and full of possibility. This nostalgia immediately sets Zero Hour Epsilon Force apart from more traditional art styles. In a sea of dark and grim indie comics, a bright cartoon look stands ou

When people hear that a story is set in a Christian universe, they may often expect every chapter, episode, or issue to revolve directly around theology, sermons, or explicit faith themes. But who says a Christian universe must always revolve around one theme? What if just like any big story world, a Christian universe also has story arcs that focus on different subject matters? The Zero Hour Universe In Issue 1 of Zero Hour Epsilon Force , Tyrannogator fights against Dr. Dew

When people hear phrases like “Christian-based comic”  , " Christian superheroes " or anything similar, they often imagine something safe, gentle, and sanitized. Clean morals. Simple conflicts. Little to no violence. Family-friendly. Nothing uncomfortable. But when one reads the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, one will realize that it's not clean in that way. It's filled with war, betrayal, disease, injustice, corruption, sacrifice, and death. It doesn’t shy away fro

As a child, I loved watching all kinds of various cartoon superheroes, action heroes and movies. However, I sometimes wondered why the TV shows and movies with multiple villains across different episodes or installments, didn't have the villains fight each other very often if they did at all. This would have me curious about how those particular characters would interact. There were some shows and movies where different villains would occasionally fight each other, but there

Superheroes have long captured the imagination of audiences young and old. From the pages of classic comic books to blockbuster films, these larger-than-life characters inspire us with their strength, resilience, and commitment to justice. But what happens when superhero stories blend thrilling action with faith-based themes? A new wave of Christian superhero comics is emerging, offering young readers a unique combination of excitement, moral depth, and biblical truth. One st

For decades, comic books have been a cherished medium that blends visual artistry and storytelling. From epic superhero sagas to...

Superheroes have long been a source of inspiration to many as they teach us how to rise above challenges, face adversity, and stand for justice. At Spidercade Studios, we have taken the essence of traditional superhero comics and infused it with Christian values, creating stories that entertain and encourage moral and spiritual growth. Our comic books for teens are explorations of real-world issues seen through the lens of faith, courage, and resilience. How do we do it? Spid

Teenagers are in a transformative phase of life where curiosity, creativity, and identity merge. With   1.3 billion adolescents worldwide...