The newspaper comic strip didn't go extinct — it evolved. But if your work doesn't keep up, your career may be fossilized! From Reddit-ready square comics to vertical-scroll storytelling, they explore how creators are adapting to phones, social media, and changing reading habits while keeping the heart of the comic strip alive.

Topics covered

The evolution of newspaper comic strips
Why horizontal strips existed in the first place
How phones changed comics formatting
Square-format comics on Reddit and social media
Vertical-scroll storytelling
Why readers won’t rotate their phones
Charles Schulz and the flexible-format origins of Peanuts
Newspaper syndication vs. modern web distribution
YA graphic novels as the next evolution for newspaper strips
Lincoln Peirce and the success of Big Nate books
Why comic strips are still thriving online
Modular comic formatting for webcomics
The launch of The Comic Scout
Dave Kellett's Hugo Award nomination anticipation
Tips for maintaining visual consistency in comics
Workflow advice for newer cartoonists

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.