The Origin Story
I'm James. Most people call me Roach.
Story is the foundation of everything. The rest is built on top of it. 15+ years in comics - from the indie grind to platforms and new distribution - all rooted in that belief.
Broke into comics through empty shop signings, local cons, & multiple Kickstarter campaigns.
Had some IP published. Began hosting Comic Book Writers on Writing on YouTube — interviewing writers from across the industry.
Moved into the tech space to experiment with digital collectibles and new distribution models.
Co-founded a first digital collectible comic platform — generating ~$150K in revenue & ~$100K for creators through grants, events, & paid gigs.
Built & ran the in-house studio. Developed & distributed comics & art for brands. Engaged traditional publishers on digital collectible models.
Muse Ink
is the next
chapter.
My obsession with crafting character-driven stories led to Muse Ink - where I work with creators and partners to develop and launch original and licensed IP through comics, art, digital-collectible drops, and campaigns.