Zestworld, the creator-first digital comics platform, announced that the company will be moving into an open beta phase, which includes a new design for the site that enables readers to more easily discover comics and support creators directly in a variety of ways. Users will be able to read new comics on the site for free, while subscribers will get early access to the books, along with other creator-specific perks including behind-the-scenes reveals, messages, invite-only events, virtual drawing sessions, and the potential to have your likeness featured in an upcoming comic.
“We’ve spent the past several months testing, learning, and iterating alongside our fantastic launch creators while we build Zestworld into the premiere creator-owned vertical scroll comics platform,” said Zestworld CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Giliberti. “All the while, our creator waitlist has grown to encompass hundreds of the leading names in the industry. We’re delighted to emerge from closed beta and welcome new creators in waves. Next up: David Marquez, Liana Kangas, and Bill Walko, among others, will join us to publish comics, fulfill commissions and build their communities through Zestworld. From here, we plan to double the creator population on our platform each month to meet both creator and fan demand, and encourage any interested creators to sign up for our waitlist.”
Aspiring creators can apply now by sharing their information and work on a form through the Zestworld website: https://www.zestworld.com/creators/apply
“The Zestworld team that Chris Giliberti has assembled brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the tech, publishing, and entertainment fields,” said David Marquez.
“The platform they’re building represents an incredible opportunity for creators like me to tell our own groundbreaking stories and to engage with readers and fans in fresh, innovative ways. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to launch my new comic, The UnChosen. I’m especially excited to offer digital commissions to my fans for the first time ever, made easier than ever thanks to Zestworld’s commission request system.”
Zestworld recently launched the comic industry’s first digital commissions tool allowing fans to consign artwork from their favorite artists and also unveiled the IP Rights Tool to help creators protect and adapt their content more seamlessly and equitably. For more information please visit Zestworld.com.
Source: Press Release
