In this panel moderated by Greg at HeroesCon 2024, veteran comic book letterers Rick Parker, John Workman, and Kevin Nowlan, as well as coloring guru and production master Steve Oliff share their experiences and techniques as cartoonists working in the art of lettering. Here’s how the show described this panel:

GREG MATIASEVICH (Multiversity Comics) sits down with letterers JOHN WORKMAN, KEVIN NOWLAN, and RICK PARKER to talk about a job that involves much more than just typing with a pen. Listen to them swap stories about balancing their own careers as cartoonists; while placing word balloons, drawing sound effects, and designing logos for some of the best books in comics. PLUS: A special guest appearance by colorist (and cartoonist in his own right) STEVE OLIFF for a different perspective on the demands of comics production work.

[This episode is number 822 in a series.]

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction and Panelist Introductions
00:45 – Rick Parker’s Journey in Lettering
03:09 – John Workman’s Lettering Insights
05:09 – Kevin Nowlan’s Perspective on Lettering
07:01 – Steve Oliff’s Experience and Contributions
09:10 – Audience Q&A: Techniques and Tools
24:29 – Critique of Winsor McCay’s Lettering
26:20 – Personal Experience with Lettering
27:23 – Techniques and Tools for Lettering
28:13 – Anecdotes and Industry Stories
31:54 – The Importance of Lettering in Comics
39:12 – Challenges in Comic Book Production
42:46 – Conclusion
43:00 – Outro