Comic Industry Insiders

The Dark Market Returns

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live.
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman
Producer: Steph 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 host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Fred Van Lente on Setbacks, Second Chances, and Surviving as a Comic Book Writer

This episode features Fred Van Lente. 
 
Here are links to the Kickstarter campaigns mentioned during the interview:
 
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocketship/action-philosophers-modernity-bites-vol-3
 
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awastudios/ultimate-oz-universe-vol-2
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

We'll See You at C2E2!

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live.
 
This episode features Joe Keatinge, Gabe Yocum, and Blake Morgan.
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Jim Rugg on the Rise of Comic Magazines and Their Impact on the Industry

This episode features Jim Rugg.
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

The Official Premiere of COMICS! The Magazine

This is a RECAST of the Prana Direct Market Solutions introductory videos made for ComicsPRO 2026.
 
This episode features Atom! Freeman, Brian Garside, Joseph Keatinge, Rico Renzi, Gabe Yocum, Andrew Rende, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, Rau Blackhawk, and Adam Pope.
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

What Is Prana?

This is a RECAST of the Prana Direct Market Solutions introductory videos made for ComicsPRO 2026.
 
This episode features Brian Garside, Megan Marsden, Stephanie Gerk, Joseph Keatinge, Django Bohren, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, and Atom! Freeman.
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

ComicsPRO The Aftermath

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST but come early for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
This episode features Shannon Live, Christina Merkler, Bre Sarpy, Stuart Schreck, Judey Kalchik, Kathy Barton, Keith Davidsen, and Austin McKinley!
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

What It Really Means to Be Creator-Owned with Ignition Press' Filip Sablik

This episode features Ignition Press’ Filip Sablik!
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

The Secret Weapons of Sales & Publishing

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
This episode features Z.M. Thomas, Travis Escarfullery, Joseph Keatinge, and Taylor Esposito!
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Manga Is Rising, Retail Is Changing, and Jacob Shapiro Is Here For It

This episode features JACOB SHAPIRO
 
New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!
 
Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!
 
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 will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.