I have noticed that many authors rely heavily on Manga Studio for their works and it really pays off |
Through a great discussion and meeting people in LinkedIn, I got introduced to the fascinating world of webcomics.
Webcomics are not the same as self-publication, nor can both can be considered 'vanity publishing'.
Webmangas are revolutionizing the comic book and arts industry in the sense that you're not limited or have to depend on a publishing house, but you can do it yourself on the internet and if we cite the case of Penny Arcade, for example, it can be a very profitable business if you decide to see it that way.
You can publish webcomics either on a owned-domain website of yours that lives off Google Adsense or other companies that can pay you for ad space, or on a directory that features it, with your own terms in regards to ads. Other methods include Paypal donations and selling merchandising items of Zazzle, CafePress, Etsy and similar sites.
The key here is that you gotta keep in mind that your ability to sell and market your work is as important as the work itself.