Cosmic Magazine

Cosmic is a comic magazine that brings together multiple stories and artists. The idea was born years ago, inspired by the legacy of Máximo Carvajal—a prominent Chilean comic artist and mentor to our editor, Fyto Manga. Before his passing, Carvajal urged Fyto to "never stop fighting for [Chilean] comics", and that became his driving motivation.

While working on projects for other creators, Fyto began developing his own characters and stories, gradually weaving them into a shared universe. Later, he invited other artists to contribute their own narratives, leading to the creation of a “multiverse.” Cosmic currently features seven interconnected storylines, all subtly tied together. Most of the protagonists are children or teenagers, and the unifying concept across these stories is bio-acceleration—a unique condition that grants them special abilities.

The creative process starts with story development, which is then divided among the scriptwriters. Once a script is complete, it’s handed off to a designated artist who provides a layout. After layout approval, the final comic is produced. Throughout this process, the team is careful to maintain consistency within the "Cosmic Universe" and ensure the connections between stories remain subtle yet meaningful.

The Cosmic team is small but multi-skilled. Paulina Verdejo, an electronics engineer and comic enthusiast, serves as editorial director. Fyto Manga, a comic artist and illustrator, is the editor. Creative support comes from Juan and Pedro, while Pedro and Valentina write scripts. Nell handles publicity and gives counsel, and the team of comic artists includes Jade, Cecy, Crispawn, Rina, Romina, Sergio, and Pablo.

Although Cosmic is currently a local publication, copies are available for international readers via traditional mail—we recently sent one to a friend in Italy!

When it comes to comics in general, the team believes that the digital era is reshaping the industry, and comics are no exception. Readers want quick access, preferably online—and if there’s animation involved, even better. Webcomics are clearly the future. That said, there’s still a passionate audience for print editions. For many, a physical comic is a treasure. Print continues to hold value in the world of comics.

In terms of distribution, webcomics have the potential to reach far more people than printed editions—but only if they’re free to access. That creates a challenge: either charge readers, or bring in sponsors. Both routes are complicated. Some creators take the risk and rely on popularity to attract sponsorships through traffic and views. The Cosmic team chose a slower path, but that doesn’t mean they won’t explore the digital landscape. Their universe is just getting started.