Archive · 4 Oct 2025
'The Comic Shop' Series Explored by Creator Cheyenne Ewulu
Cheyenne Ewulu created a YouTube series called 'The Comic Shop,' which is a mockumentary about a comic book store in Los Angeles.
The show stars Ewulu and follows the store owner and her employees.
Ewulu was inspired to create the series to address the lack of characters like her in nerd-focused media.
The series was funded through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available on YouTube.
Ewulu wanted to create a story that was authentic and relatable, just as she had chosen her own career path.
She is also planning a comic book based on the show.
Cheyenne Ewulu created the YouTube series 'The Comic Shop'.
'The Comic Shop' is a mockumentary web series about a comic book store in Los Angeles.
The show features a crew of employees working to keep the store open.
The series was funded via a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Ewulu sought to provide representation in the nerd space.
- Who
- Cheyenne Ewulu, creator and actor in 'The Comic Shop'
- What
- An interview discussing the creation of the YouTube series 'The Comic Shop'.
- When
- The proof of concept was made in 2023. The Kickstarter campaign was in November-December 2024.
- Where
- The show is set in Los Angeles.
- Why
- To address underrepresentation in the nerd space and create a workplace comedy.
Creator's Vision
Industry Standard
Funding
Creator's Vision
Successfully funded via Kickstarter to maintain creative control.
Industry Standard
Pitching to studios was difficult and they did not understand the vision.
- Show Title
- The Comic Shop
- Creator/Lead Actor
- Cheyenne Ewulu
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Setting
- Los Angeles
- Platform
- YouTube
- Primary Funding
- Kickstarter