The Illumi-Nerdi: Page 1, Panel 1
Phil ButehornMy name is Phil Butehorn. I am a comic writer from New York. Since 2019, I've been involved in 20 + published anthologies. The goal of my newsletter is for the next gen of comic creators to learn from my mistakes and regrets! Also, I share my free comics!
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The Macro and the Micro of Comic Writing Success
Dear Up and Coming Comic Book Writer,
You need a North Star. Whether it’s seeing your name on a Big 2 cover at your LCS or holding your own Image book, you have to think big when growing as a comic writer. That massive ambition is the onl...
Daddy's Vengeful Little Girl Comic Short
Here’s a fun fact: Daddy’s Vengeful Little Girl is 25% based on a true story.
A few years ago, after a long day at the 9-5 job, I took my son to the playground. A few minutes into playing, we were hit with those stupid paper snappers.
W...
Embrace Failure Over and Over Again
Dear Up and Coming Comic Writer,
I was recently watching a clip of Actor Glen Powell talking about how no great story on screen or in life ever comes from things going exactly according to plan. He mentioned that he didn’t even get the ro...
Daddy's Vengeful Little Girl Process
Dear Up and Coming Comic Writer,
Remember to create your own opportunities and never give up on making your dreams a reality. I wrote “Daddy’s Vengeful Little Girl” a few years ago, and it is finally getting published. The lesson here is...
My 2025 was mid, but 2026 is my redemption
Intro 101: The Snowsquall Killer
The seed for this story goes all the back way to 2022. It started with a simple tweet:
Like most horror devours, I've always wanted to create my own slasher monster. Have you ever noticed we’ve never seen...
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