Comic Lab

Plagiarism

Episode Summary

This week, we're talking about using a joke that you didn't write. That topic leads into a discussion of the controversy that exploded after Alphonso Dunn posted a video accusing Jake Parker of plagiarism.

Episode Notes

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom — makers of the incredible Wacom One! This week, we're talking about using a joke that you didn't write. That topic leads into a discussion of the controversy that exploded after Alphonso Dunn posted a video accusing Jake Parker of plagiarism.

Questions asked and topics covered...

Using other people's writing in your comic
The Inktober controversy — did Jake Parker plagiarize Alphonso Dunn
What should your highest-level Patreon tier be?
How to handle a word balloon from an off-panel speaker
How to price digital content

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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