“Inside the Early Indie Boom” Diana Schutz pt 1

Word Balloon Comics Podcast · Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 15m

This is Part One of a three-part deep dive with comics legend Diana Schutz, whose editorial fingerprints are all over modern comics history. From her influential years at Dark Horse to her early work during the Comico era and beyond...We start at the beginning: Diana’s first exposure to comics through Supergirl and her love for the clean, expressive style of 1960s comic art. That passion never faded, it evolved. She walks us through the meticulous process of restoring a classic Lois Lane cover, explaining how comics restoration has grown into a serious craft and industry of its own.From…