Comic Industry Insiders

FIND SHAWN KIRKHAM bigclutch.com BigClutch on social media   Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz  Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com   Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that wil...

This is the audio from a recasted live stream with Atom Freeman and Brian Garside. FIND BRIAN GARSIDE https://briangarside.com/   Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz  Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the...

FIND BRIAN GARSIDE https://briangarside.com/   Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz  Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com   Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and gro...

FIND CHRIS POWELL https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahunacp/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz  Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand...

FIND LEE HEIDEL NBRHCOMICS on all social media platforms https://neighborhoodcomics.com/ https://leeheidel.com/   Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz  Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com   Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book ind...

FIND DAVID WHEELER https://www.dlair.net/ https://gamesandcomicsforukraine.org/   Chapters   01:43 David Wheeler: A Journey Through Comic Retailing 06:43 The Evolution of Dragon's Lair Comics 12:15 Franchising: The Path to Expansion 19:35 Evaluating Franchisees and Store Locations 27:00 Metrics for a Healthy Comic Store 32:20 Product Selection and Community Engagement 37:47 Navigating Challenges i...

FIND JUSTIN JORDAN Instagram: justinjordancomics deathorcomics.substack.com Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: Writing and Finishing Comics 14:30 Early Experiences in the Comic Industry 26:48 Building an Audience: The Importance of Exposure 42:01 Navigating Work for Hire vs. Creator-Owned Projects 46:00 The Balance of Spec Work and Paid Projects 54:36 Rebuilding a Career in Comics 01:04:27 Introdu...

Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join...

Find DUY TANO:   comicscube.com YouTube: @comicscube CHAPTERS 03:00 The Evolution of Comic Book Distribution 05:46 Challenges in Comic Sales Data 09:07 The Role of Third-Party Data Aggregation 11:51 Fan Confidence Rating and Its Importance 17:56 Balancing Art and Data in Comics 24:03 Future Implications of Data in the Comic Industry 25:26 Understanding Cultural Impact on Comics 27:54 The Current S...

In this episode of Comic Industry Insiders, host Atom Freeman leads a roundtable discussion with guests Tiffany Babb, Jazzlyn Stone, Dave Witting, and Chip Zdarsky on the evolution of comics journalism, the significance of print media in a digital age, and the challenges faced by digital comics   Find CHIP ZDARSKY: https://www.zcnmagazine.com/   Find TIFFANY BABB https://www.tiffanybabb.com/   Fin...

Surprise! We got our B.R.O.S. in your Comics Industry Insiders as the Data B.R.O.S. (Django Bohren, Jeff Figley, and Brian Garside) talk to their friend and fellow retailer Shannon Merrit of 901 Games. You'll learn about his amazing Memphis store 901 Comics, as well as the other SEVEN businesses he has a hand in. You'll hear how this former Memphis Police Officer decided to turn in his badge and g...

Find CHRIS ARRANT   https://www.thepopverse.com/ CHAPTERS 02:50 Chris Arrant's Background and Early Influences 06:10 The Evolution of Comics Journalism 09:09 Reading Comics: Perspectives and Biases 12:01 The Eisner Awards Experience 15:05 Freelancing and Early Career in Comics 17:58 The Shift in Comics Journalism 20:48 Navigating Bias in Journalism 23:54 Transitioning to Full-Time Comics Journalis...

Find SAL CRIVELLI:   YouTube: @comicpop Instagram: @comicpopofficial patreon.com/comicpop https://www.twitch.tv/comicpop   CHAPTERS 03:03 The Love for Comics 05:57 Generational Influence of Comics 09:01 Sal's Journey into Comics 11:50 Early Inspirations and Failures 14:56 Transition to Film and YouTube 18:03 Creating Content and Building a Channel 21:09 Reflections on Success and Engagement 26:46...

Find WAYNE WINSETT:   https://timewarpboulder.com/   Time Warp has been proudly serving the Boulder community for the last 40 years. And on January 1st of 2025 the owner, and all around excellent human, Wayne hung up his cape and cowl and passed the torch to new owners.   Dottie and Kelly Cooke have taken up the mantel of carrying on the legacy of this amazing Comic Shop.   CHAPTERS 01:47 Transiti...

Find KURT HASSLER   Yen Press: https://yenpress.com/ Twitter: @yenpress  Instagram: @yenpress  CHAPTERS 03:08 Transitioning Roles in Publishing 05:51 The Role of a Publisher 09:00 Curation and Market Understanding 11:54 Kurt's Early Career and Experiences 14:58 The Evolution of Graphic Novels 18:01 Challenges in the Book Retail Industry 21:03 The Importance of Discovery in Publishing 23:45 From Bu...

Find THE COMICS PALS   https://thecomicspals.com/ YouTube: @thecomicspals   The Comics Pals are a group of pop culture journalists and commentators who cover comic books and related media.    CHAPTERS 00:00 The State of the Comic Book Industry 06:07 Data Challenges and the Need for Accurate Metrics 12:03 Identifying Pain Points in the Comic Book Market 20:07 The Store's Responsibility in Building...

Find GAMAL HENNESSY   https://www.creativecontractconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: @ gamalhennessy/ CHAPTERS 03:16 Meet Gamal Hennessy: The Legal Expert in Comics 10:22 The Evolution of Freelance Creators in Comics 16:06 Navigating the Complexities of Comic Contracts 23:53 The Relevance of Nonfiction in a Changing Industry 29:00 Gamal's Journey: From Law School to Comics Law 35:20 From Law School to Cent...

Find HEIDI MACDONALD   https://www.comicsbeat.com/ Instagram: @comixace  Twitter: @Comixace BSky: @comixace.bsky.social   CHAPTERS 02:18 The State of the Comic Book Industry 05:04 Friends of Lulu: A Movement for Women in Comics 11:59 Expanding Readership in Comics 17:44 The Evolution of Comics Journalism 20:32 Heidi McDonald's Journey in Comics Journalism 31:40 The Evolution of Comic Communities 3...

Find JIMMY PALMIOTTI   https://www.paperfilms.com/ Instagram: @jimmypalmiotti/ Twitter: @jpalmiotti   CHAPTERS 01:50 Jimmy Palmiotti's Career Highlights 06:09 Barbecue and Food Culture in New York 10:01 The Influence of Personal Experiences on Writing 13:54 The Relationship with Amanda Conner 20:13 The Creation of 'The Pro' and Its Impact 23:23 The Impact of Paul and Bob on Comics 24:55 The Evolut...

Find CHIP ZDARSKY:   https://www.zdars.co/ https://zdarsky.substack.com/ https://www.zcnmagazine.com/   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Canadian Humor 02:58 The State of Comics and the Need for Change 06:02 The Birth of ZCN and Its Evolution 08:59 The Influence of Wizard Magazine 12:03 Personal Stories and Comic Origins 14:59 Family Support and Early Influences 17:58 The Toronto Comic Scene and Co...

Find DAN DIDIO:   Instagram: @dan.didio2020   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Dan DiDio and the Podcast 06:07 The Animation Model in Comics 11:54 The State of the Comic Industry 17:50 The Transition from Animation to Comics 23:46 The Importance of Passion in the Comic Industry 30:01 Advice for Aspiring Comic Creators 36:07 The Exclusive War Begins 42:22 The Move to Burbank 49:10 Co-Publishing with...

Find DAVID HARPER:   https://sktchd.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/sktchd.bsky.social   https://bsky.app/profile/davidharper.bsky.social     OFF PANEL podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-panel-a-comics-interview-podcast/id1006337409 Patreon: https://patreon.com/OffPanel   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to David Harper and Comics Journalism 05:57 The Concept of a Comic Book Shop Café 12:...

Find STEPHEN CHRISTY:   https://www.boom-studios.com/   Instagram: @stephenchristy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-christy-55681ab/   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 03:01 Stephen Christy's Journey in Comics 05:48 The Evolution of Archaia and Its Impact 09:00 The Challenges of Small Publishers 11:53 The Role of Development in Comics 15:01 The Transition to Editor-i...

Find JOSHUA LILES:   https://joshliles.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Experiment 02:04 The Role of Support in Creative Endeavors 05:05 Embodied Integration: A Unique Service Practice 11:28 Navigating Post-Psychedelic Experiences 24:02 Josh's Journey: From Yoga to Integration Coaching 32:05 Navigating Life's Challenges: A Journey Through Yoga and Change 35:42 The Search for Guidance: Disap...

Find JIM VALENTINO:   https://imagecomics.com/ Instagram: @imagecomics/ FB: @imagecomics/ Twitter: @imagecomics    CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast  02:57 The Legacy of Ken Krueger 05:57 Jim Valentino's Early Life and Career 12:14 Draft Dodging and Its Impact 17:57 The Formation of Comic-Con 24:05 Friendship with Rob Liefeld 29:50 The Birth of Image Comics 36:05 The Evolution of the Comi...