In a crowded comics marketplace, many creators find public domain characters a great way to appeal to pre-existing fanbases and bring new fans to their work. But what separates the fresh take from a blatant cash grab? How can one breathe new life into old stories? How loyal should one be to established lore? Luis Godoy II (Cthulhu Invades Oz, This Eternal Coil), John Jennings (Shook! A Black Horror Anthology, Silver Surfer), Russell Nohelty (Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell, How to Thrive as a Writer in a Capitalist Dystopia), Tom Pinchuk (Clash of the Classics, Ben 10), and David Schrader (Carmilla Unbound, Nightmare Theater 3D) discuss what to do (and not to do) when using works from the public domain. Moderated by Andy Nordvall (Bad Future Comics, Siren's Song).
