Who owns my comic?
You do. Comics Authority does not take ownership of your work. You grant Comics Authority a non-exclusive license to host, distribute, display, and promote accepted work.
Can I publish my comic somewhere else?
Yes. The license is non-exclusive, so you may continue publishing, selling, or licensing your work elsewhere.
How much does it cost to join?
There is no fee to submit a comic or participate in the Creator Program.
How long does approval take?
Most submissions are reviewed within 5 to 10 business days. Complex submissions or periods of high volume may take longer.
Do I have to wait until Tuesday to submit my comic?
You can submit your comic any day of the week. New approved comics are added to Comics Authority every Tuesday. Submitting a comic does not make it immediately visible on the site. Your comic must first be reviewed and approved, and all publication requirements must be complete.
When will my approved comic go live?
New comics are added to Comics Authority every Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Approval does not make a comic immediately available to the public. Once a comic is approved and all required files, listing details, and any applicable verification are complete, it is queued for the next Tuesday release. Comics approved after the Tuesday release time are scheduled for the following Tuesday. Eastern Time follows daylight saving time where applicable.
Can I offer free or paid digital downloads?
Creators may request free digital downloads, paid digital downloads, or both, where supported. The options for each accepted title are confirmed with Comics Authority before publication.
What are the fees for paid digital issues?
Comics Authority retains $1.00 per completed paid digital sale, plus applicable payment-processing fees deducted by the payment provider. There is no additional percentage-based Comics Authority commission. Refunds, chargebacks, taxes, and other transaction-specific adjustments may affect earnings. See the Creator Sales & Earnings Agreement for the full financial terms.
How do print sales work?
Approved creators may offer print editions when they can reliably fulfill United States orders. Comics Authority retains $1.00 per printed copy sold, and the remaining eligible print revenue is credited to the creator.
When are creators paid?
Each quarterly payout period closes on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Payments for cleared and eligible earnings from the closed period are sent on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15, respectively, regardless of the amount earned. If a payment date falls on a weekend or U.S. banking holiday, payment is processed on the next business day. Bank receipt may take additional time. Verification requirements and holds are explained in the Creator Sales & Earnings Agreement.
Do I need to send a physical review copy?
Comics Authority may request one before activating a print listing. The creator is responsible for the cost of sending the verification copy.
Will Comics Authority promote my comic?
Comics Authority is responsible for promoting the platform as a whole. Accepted work may be featured, but promotion of individual titles is never guaranteed. Creators remain primarily responsible for building and reaching their own audience.
At the bottom of your comic’s page, you’ll find a direct link to your title. We encourage you to use this link when promoting your comic through social media, your website, newsletters, and other channels.
Can AI-assisted comics be submitted?
Yes. AI-assisted and traditionally created comics are welcome. Creators must accurately indicate their creation method and have the rights needed to publish every element of the work. Naming individual software tools or explaining a detailed workflow is optional.
Can I remove my comic and end the publishing license?
Yes. Send a request identifying the title through the contact page or email christopher.english@outlook.com from your creator account email. Within 10 business days of a verified request, we will stop new sales and downloads, remove the public listing, and stop new promotional use. The publishing license ends when removal is completed, no later than that deadline, with limited exceptions for existing orders, disputes, legal and accounting records, and non-public backups. Removal does not recall copies already lawfully obtained or forfeit eligible earnings. See the Creator Submission Agreement for full terms.
Are submitted pages used for AI training?
No. Comics Authority does not use submitted creative files to train or fine-tune AI models, or sell, license, or supply them to others for that purpose. Any future AI-training proposal would require separate, explicit permission. We cannot guarantee that third parties will never scrape or misuse publicly available material. See the Creator Submission Agreement.
Can Comics Authority reject or remove a comic?
Yes. Comics Authority may reject, suspend, or remove work for editorial, legal, ownership, fulfillment, safety, fraud, or policy reasons.
Who should I contact with a question?
Use the contact page for questions about submissions, account access, payments, downloads, or print orders.