That moment of validation.
Yesterday was my weekly trip to my local comic store (LCS),
@ComicsWorldPA, to pick up my funnies. Always a good time, shooting the breeze about comics, seeing what is new and of course, picking up my box.
This trip though turned into something special. When I entered the store and started looking at the new release rack. A customer hailed me as he was leaving and said he is looking forward to seeing the next Let's Hunt Monstas! comic book! This surprised me, I said thank you, and the next book is at the printers, he thanked me again for making a great book and left.
As this fan left I stood there with a smile on my face.
Why?
As a comic book creator you work in a bubble and you constantly question if anyone is looking at your work and why you sacrificing time with your loved ones, to create a work no one sees, or cares about (ask any comic creator, the thoughts are the same). This day was validation that my book, Let's Hunt Monstas! is gaining a following, and what made this really good moment?
This fan brought the book direct off my LCS's rack, and took a chance on my work, with no prior knowledge, or book pitch, and enjoyed my story to much, he actively looking forward to the next book in the series. This is aces.
I am a very happy chap. Thank you, I promise I ain't done yet with this world. 😀
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