{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Len Mihalovich - Lenovations Press, Section 12 & Building Indie Comics That Last","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/28c84a4d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4345,"description":"Len Mihalovich, creator and publisher behind Lenovations Press, joins the USDN Podcast to discuss building a lasting indie comics universe across decades.From the 1990s indie comic boom to today’s creator-driven landscape, Len shares his journey from rejection letters and early publishing struggles to launching Section 12 and establishing a boutique publishing model focused on quality and longevity.We explore: • Breaking into comics in the 90s • Indie publishing challenges and distribution collapse • The evolution of Section 12 • Building Lenovations Press • Creating comics beyond Kickstarter • Sustaining a long-term indie publishing visionThis episode is a deep dive into persistence, storytelling, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in indie comics.🔗 FOLLOW LENOVATIONS PRESS🌐 Website: http://www.lenovationspress.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenovations 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenovationspress/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LenovationsPress/ 💰 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lenovationspress🧰 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEK (USDN)Protect, store, and upgrade your comic collection with BCW Supplies.🛒 https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn 💸 Use code: USDN for 10% offAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.📢 ABOUT USDN PODCASTThe USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform dedicated to indie comics, crowdfunding, and the people shaping the future of storytelling.🎙️ Hosted by The Chairman 📅 New episodes weeklyBusiness / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jK77dc0vRU6rdQe3lGzQeHxWXmC-iqPIYcsRvu3WnRw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}