{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"🎧 S. Xing Xin. B — From Indie Rejections to Walmart Shelves | USDN Podcast Interview","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ec4bf07c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4983,"description":"🎧 S. Xing Xin. B — From Indie Rejections to Walmart Shelves | USDN Podcast InterviewRejected more than 200 times by the mainstream comic industry, S. Xing Xin. B chose persistence over permission — building his own publishing path and developing the Ximphonic Versus universe over a 32-year journey.With 17 volumes published, nearly 13,000 physical copies sold without crowdfunding, direct market distribution, streaming adaptations in development, and a toy line heading toward Walmart retail, his story reflects the long-game reality of independent comic creation.In this episode of The USDN Podcast, we explore:• Turning rejection into momentum• Building an indie audience without crowdfunding• Artistic craft and anti-AI perspectives• Expanding a comic IP beyond print• Direct market distribution realities• Creator endurance and legacyFollow the project:Website: www.ximphonicversus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ximphonic_versusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dqg7XZHdY/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ximphonic_versusThe USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.#IndieComics, #ComicPodcast, #CreatorOwnedComics, #IndependentPublishing, #ComicBookIndustry, #IndieComicInterview, #ComicCreators, #USDNPodcast","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}