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The United States Department of Nerds Podcast

Len Mihalovich - Lenovations Press, Section 12 & Building Indie Comics That Last

The United States Department of Nerds Podcast · Mar 23, 2026 · 1:12:25

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Len Mihalovich, creator and publisher behind Lenovations Press, joins the USDN Podcast to discuss building a lasting indie comics universe across decades.


From the 1990s indie comic boom to today’s creator-driven landscape, Len shares his journey from rejection letters and early publishing struggles to launching Section 12 and establishing a boutique publishing model focused on quality and longevity.


We explore:
 • Breaking into comics in the 90s
 • Indie publishing challenges and distribution collapse
 • The evolution of Section 12
 • Building Lenovations Press
 • Creating comics beyond Kickstarter
 • Sustaining a long-term indie publishing vision


This episode is a deep dive into persistence, storytelling, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in indie comics.

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🌐 Website: http://www.lenovationspress.com
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenovations
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenovationspress/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LenovationsPress/
💰 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lenovationspress


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