Adriano Ariganello’s Creative Pinfall: Ending ‘From Parts Unknown’ & What’s Next

In this episode, Adriano Ariganello creator of Pesto Comics publishing and the indie comic force behind his most recent wrestling-infused series From Parts Unknown (Issues #4 and #5). 

We dive into:
- The art of endings: Why wrapping a series feels like a “creative body slam” (and how to do it with grace).
- Unexpected lessons from wrestling storytelling: How kayfabe, drama, and real athlete struggles shaped his comic’s emotional core.
- Pesto Comics’ survival: Bootstrapping, niche audiences, and why “small press” doesn’t mean “small ambitions.”
- What’s next after the final bell rings: New projects, collaborations, and the business pivots no one talks about.
- Advice for creators: From Kickstarter grit to embracing the “weird” that makes your work unforgettable.