Webcomics will always be a place for young creators to practice their skills and perhaps gain a bit of notoriety, but as publishers start to look to webcomics for print publication, they have suddenly become an avenue for a little or even a lot of income. Print collections of webcomics are made when there’s finally enough material built up, which makes a book collection part of the process rather than just the end goal, although many creators strive to be in print for the legitimacy it establishes. Webcomics allow the creator to experiment and grow while building a fan base, which eliminates a certain amount of risk before the publication of a volume. Creators are also able to move freely between self-publishing and commercial publishers depending on their preferences.

Although publishing a volume of webcomics that are available online for free seems counterintuitive, it has become clear that people are in love with stuff. They want to hold the comic in their hands and have it on their coffee table; it’s something to covet. With that in mind, t-shirts, mugs, and other loveable webcomic stuff is being made to supplement book income. Creators want to get their material out there as much as possible, which is excellent news for you, the never-too-over-stimulated reader.

Interested in producing webcomics yourself? Check out How to Make Webcomics.

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