Muse & Maker

I've come across a disturbing matter. As a storyteller this truly brakes my heart, we are failing the next generation of writers, creators, musicians, anybody that needs to communicate in this world. It's like we are literary moving backwards in today's society. are we going to allow this to continue? This is a thing that should keep every guardian, teacher, and storyteller awake at night with a child who is not reading less. Never a little less, a lot less. And that only hap

Remember the last time you eagerly picked up a brand-new comic book with a shiny #1 on the cover? The excitement of a fresh start, a new story, and a chance to jump in without prior knowledge is a powerful lure. Yet, after a few issues, the story feels stuck, characters reset, and the promise of a new beginning fades. This experience is not unique. Many readers find themselves trapped in a cycle where "jumping-on points" turn out to be illusions, leaving them frustrated and d

Superheroes have fascinated us for years, but their stories don’t all unfold the same way. You’ve got the ones owned by giant companies, and then there are heroes dreamed up by independent creators. That split really changes everything—who gets to decide what happens next, how the characters grow, and how much they actually matter to people. Take a closer look at the differences between creator-owned and corporate-owned superhero worlds, and you start to see why some stories