Welcome to The Forge of Ren: Your Gateway to Mastering Comic Book Creation
Dive into The Forge of Ren, the ultimate resource for comic creators and industry professionals. Explore actionable tips, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes strategies to take your comic book projects from concept to completion. Whether you’re crafting compelling narratives, perfecting layouts, or navigating crowdfunding campaigns, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Powered by Metal Ninja Studios, a full-service comic book studio, this blog is your hub for mastering the art and business of comic book production.
Discover the tools, techniques, and inspiration to bring your stories to life. Let’s forge something extraordinary together.
Click the button below to learn more about Ren, or scroll down to explore the forge.
Who is Ren?
The Forge of Ren
Setting the Place
Gotham City, Metropolis, Latveria, Wakanda, and Atlantis. These are a few of the most common places you might find in your favorite superhero comic books. Each has a rich history...
Setting the Place
Gotham City, Metropolis, Latveria, Wakanda, and Atlantis. These are a few of the most common places you might find in your favorite superhero comic books. Each has a rich history...
Learning to Value Your Local Comic Shop
“THE COMIC STORE IS DYING! THE COMIC STORE IS DYING!”Scan the internet and this is the nonsense you will hear every day. Thousands of hours of YouTube content is designed to spread...
Learning to Value Your Local Comic Shop
“THE COMIC STORE IS DYING! THE COMIC STORE IS DYING!”Scan the internet and this is the nonsense you will hear every day. Thousands of hours of YouTube content is designed to spread...
Oh, The Horror!
Long before the now defunct Comic Code Authority was slapping their seal on funny books left and right, the medium was no stranger to the macabre story telling of horror....
Oh, The Horror!
Long before the now defunct Comic Code Authority was slapping their seal on funny books left and right, the medium was no stranger to the macabre story telling of horror....
Why I WON'T Buy Your Cover
This one is going to be a little tough love! The cover-buying process is one of the hardest things you can do in comics. The right cover could bring hundreds or...
Why I WON'T Buy Your Cover
This one is going to be a little tough love! The cover-buying process is one of the hardest things you can do in comics. The right cover could bring hundreds or...
Navigating the Press
As an independent comic book creator, you've put your heart and soul into crafting a unique and exciting story; now it's time to share your creation with the world. One...
Navigating the Press
As an independent comic book creator, you've put your heart and soul into crafting a unique and exciting story; now it's time to share your creation with the world. One...
Five Kickstarter Tricks
People ask me all the time for Kickstarter advice. I get asked about page layouts, pledge tiers, cover recommendations, and podcasts. You name it, and I’ve been asked about it....
Five Kickstarter Tricks
People ask me all the time for Kickstarter advice. I get asked about page layouts, pledge tiers, cover recommendations, and podcasts. You name it, and I’ve been asked about it....