Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach
Using digital collectibles to enhance your comic business
I published Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach at the end of 2022 as a way to educate the independent comics community about the opportunities digital collectibles can offer and to counteract some of the misinformation being spread about the technology.
As I write this update at the end of 2024, I am proud to announce that the book is now available as an audiobook and, believe it or not, the contents of the book are still very, very relevant.
Marvel, DC, & Disney all have well established digital collectible products and dominate this product category. That said, I believe there is still time for independent creators to find their way into the ecosystem in spite of this competition.
This book is a must-read for any independent comic creator hoping to make a living from their own comics. Being able to incrementally generate more revenue from existing content can be a game changer.
And no, NFTs are not dead. NFTs are not a scam. And NFTs are definitely not destroying the planet. Don’t believe me? I wrote this book for you.
I am offering this 200+ page book to all subscribers, paid or free! It is available in several ebook and audiobook formats on several different platforms (some formats are free; some are available for a small fee). Get your copy today!
eBook Formats
PDF (free)
Audiobook Formats
Spotify - Should be free if you are a premium subscriber.
hoopla (sign out the book via your library)
Other Formats
Captioned YouTube playlist on our Tech4Comics YouTube channel.
Please note that the podcast version of the book will be leaving Tech4comics soon in order to make way for an expanded interview style podcast.
About the Book
Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach: Using digital collectables to enhance your independent comic business by Greg Tjosvold
If your gut reaction to the title Comic NFTS - An Ethical Approach is confusion, excitement, or anger, this book is for you.
This book is for comic creators who are concerned or curious about NFTS, especially those interested in moving past the myth and rhetoric found on social media to real, fact-based information about this emerging multi-billion-dollar industry.
This comprehensive guide includes:
Descriptions of multiple types of Comic NFTs. Many creators are surprised to learn that profile picture NFTs, the type of NFT most often in the news, are only one of over a dozen categories of NFT.
A comprehensive discussion of the unique value proposition of Comic NFTs. If you’ve ever wondered why you should even bother with this technology, this book will help you understand.
A comprehensive glossary of NFT terms for non-technical creators. Each term is described metaphorically and includes curated links to more information.
A multipage checklist that will help you evaluate your understanding of the subjects covered in the book.
This book also tackles some of the most common concerns about NFTs head-on and offers ways to move forward with an NFT strategy in a way that honours your fellow creators, and your fans, and doesn’t destroy the planet.
Please note that Comic NFTs is not a how-to book about creating comic NFTs on a specific blockchain, but rather a comprehensive overview of the technology that should be read before you even start thinking about creating NFTs from your comic. This book will help you move forward in an ethical and thoughtful manner.
If you are a hardcore NFT skeptic, it is unlikely this book will change your mind, but it will help you refine your opinions in ways that match the current state of the technology. For example, if you’ve ever stated that NFTs are destroying the planet, you’ll learn that what was once arguably true is no longer the case.
Media contacts: An official press release is available here.