Jimmy Palmiotti on 30 Years of Painkiller Jane Kickstarter

We celebrate 30 years of publishing Painkiller Jane with co-creator Jimmy Palmiotti. Learn how Jimmy and co-creator Joe Quesada created an independent comic book character that has survived for thirty years! Slides and photos on Patreon for free https://www.patreon.com/posts/jimmy-palmiotti-153426226 DATE: 3/17/2026 TIME: 8:00 PM EST HOST: Buddy Scalera CO-HOST: Mike Fasolo Guest: Jimmy Palmiotti https://www.paperfilms.com/ We analyze the 30-year legacy of the independent comic icon Painkiller Jane with co-creator Jimmy Palmiotti. This session explores the professional mechanics of long-term independent publishing, from initial character creation to managing multi-media adaptations and high-end crowdfunding campaigns. Palmiotti—a prolific writer and publisher at Paper Films—shares the career-focused strategies that have allowed him to maintain creative control over his properties for three decades. We also discuss the technical requirements for producing high-quality limited edition art books and the importance of professional networking in the creative arts. KEY EDUCATIONAL TAKEAWAYS Independent Character Longevity: Strategies for evolving a creator-owned brand over 30 years. The Business of Networking: How genuine relationships and professional reliability drive long-term career opportunities. Adaptation Mechanics: The professional reality of transitioning a comic book property into television and film. Crowdfunding Standards: Maintaining return supporters through high-end production values and superior customer service. Creative Resilience: Understanding the "hustle behind the luck" required to sustain a freelance career in comics. FEATURED CREATORS AND WORKS Jimmy Palmiotti: Co-creator of "Painkiller Jane," "Ash," and "Harley Quinn" writer. Amanda Conner: Professional artist and frequent collaborator at Paper Films. Joe Quesada: Co-founder of Event Comics and collaborator on "Ash". FEATURED COMICS AND ART BOOKS TITLE: "Painkiller Jane: 30th Anniversary Photo & Art Book" PUBLISHER: Paper Films (Kickstarter Edition) DATE: March 2026 CREATORS: Jimmy Palmiotti (Writer/Editor), Amanda Conner (Artist), Various TITLE: "22 Brides" (First Appearance of Painkiller Jane) PUBLISHER: Event Comics DATE: 1996 CREATORS: Jimmy Palmiotti (Writer), Joe Quesada (Artist) TITLE: "Ash" PUBLISHER: Event Comics DATE: 1994 CREATORS: Jimmy Palmiotti (Writer), Joe Quesada (Artist) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to 30 Years of Painkiller Jane 05:15 - The Early Days of Event Comics: Launching "Ash" and "Jane" 14:50 - The Rockstar Mentality: Jamming with Different Creative Teams 22:30 - Loyalty and Professionalism in Corporate America 31:40 - Character Evolution: Moving Beyond 90s Archetypes 45:20 - Hollywood Adaptations: Creative Control vs. Professional Reality 01:03:30 - Crowdfunding Strategy: Building the 30th Anniversary Art Book 01:13:40 - The Psychology of Writing: Overcoming Creative Insecurity SOCIAL LINKS * Comic Book School Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookschool * Deanna Destito Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/deannadestito * Mike Fasolo's Substack: https://mikefasolo.substack.com