Hey raptorjules, my name is Vyper and it's nice to have you join the community!
I've been around for about a year now and over that time, I've picked up a few things -
1 - The community is amazing! If you have questions, want some critique, or you just need some encouragement, this is the place to be.
2 - Promote your comic as much as possible. There are tons of threads on the forums. Any time you see one that fits your comic, post it! If you have any social media accounts, there are threads for posting those as well. Get your work out there as much as possible. Being active in the forums also helps, because the more people see you, the more likely they will check out your work!
3 - No matter what, continue on. Odds are, it may take some time to accumulate a following. Don't let the numbers discourage you. Some people get lucky and their work blows up over night. Other people have been here years and have worked very hard to build their following.
4 - Don't compare your work to others. This one kind of ties into number 3. It's easy to obsess over what other people have accomplished, so just remember to be yourself!
5 - Last, but not least, remember to have fun!
There's my list of cheesy advice, I hope there's something here that can help you out!
Good luck and I can't wait to read your work,
TheFalseVyper