{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Building a Comic Universe from Scratch | Alejandro Rosales Duran","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7a7fb9c2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3198,"description":"In this episode of The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life, The Chairman sits down with Alejandro Rosales Duran, creator of Drako & Sambos Inc., to discuss what it really takes to build a comic universe from scratch.\nComing from Colombia, Alejandro is working to create his own lane in the global comic space — developing original characters, telling new stories, and building a creator-owned brand from the ground up.\nThe conversation explores:\n• Alejandro’s origin story and early inspirations\n• The creation of Drako & Sambos Inc.\n• His comic project Archer of Heat\n• The realities of the indie creator grind\n• Social media strategies for artists\n• The importance of consistency and enjoying the creative process\nThis episode is a deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and vision required to build something of your own in the indie comic space.\n📍 Follow Alejandro:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakoandsambosinc\nInstagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/alejorosales94YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrakoAndSambosIncTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drakoandsambosinc01\n📺 USDN YouTube Channel:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n🧠 Collector Tip of the Week (BCW Supplies):\nProtect, store, and upgrade your comic collection with BCW Supplies.👉 https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\n 💸 Use code USDN for 10% off your orderAffiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.\n🗣️ Business / Media Inquiries:\nthechairman@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}