The Mind Behind the First Draft
It all started
with a story.
Redesigns, rewrites, and rejection are all part of the journey. To endure simply means that you are more stubborn than your most stubborn problems, which is exactly what we are.
Originating from the mind of DJ Bond, these stories began to flourish through the critique, guidance, and support of many others. Now, you get to be part of the journey.
DJ Bond Creator, Endurance Comics
"Nothing worth having comes easy."
01
People who
make a difference.
02
People who
push through.
03
People who
don’t quit.
For those that push through.
2011
The first spark
The mini-zine Origins introduces characters including Liam Parrish, Elle Symone, Konstantin Ambarnikov, Clara Pointe, and The Element.
2012
Stories find a home online
Origins and its sequel zine series, American Legends, appear as webcomics on the didyousaydj blog.
2013
From panels to a script
Drafts of the written script for American Legends begin.
2015
A story takes shape
The American Legends script is finalized and sent for edits.
2016
The next chapter
The didyousaydj blog comes to an end.
2017
The Shadow Agency is born
American Legends becomes The Shadow Agency. The first character designs arrive.
2018
A place for the stories
Endurancecomics.com launches with a blog. The first speaking engagement on The Shadow Agency takes place.
2019
From an idea to a company
Endurance Comics LLC is established. The first copies of The Shadow Agency Preview are sold.
2020
A community brings it to life
The Shadow Agency #1 Kickstarter is successfully funded, raising $5,156 with 75 backers. The first character designs for Only Yellow Door arrive.
2021
On the shelf
Kickstarter fulfillment is completed. The Shadow Agency #1 is published and begins selling in stores and on the website.
2022
Continued Growth
The first interior pencils for The Shadow Agency #2 are received.
2023
Comic Cons
Endurance Comics appears at Motor City Black Age of Comics and Manga in June for the first time. Endurance Comics appears at Motor City Comic Con in November for the first time.
2024
The Story Continues
The Shadow Agency #2 becomes available for sale, and the cover for Only Yellow Door #1 is completed.
2025
Expanding the Universe
First interior pencils and inks of Only Yellow Door #1 begin arriving.
2026
A New Chapter
Continued work on interior pages for Only Yellow Door #1, complete website redesign with WalkOne Tech.
