Comic Industry Insiders

FIND CHRIS POWELLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kahunacp/
Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreemanProducer: Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony MilitanoHave 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.

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 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.
 

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 in the Comic Industry
44:38 The Future of Comics and Games Retailing
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 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.
 

FIND JUSTIN JORDANInstagram: justinjordancomicsdeathorcomics.substack.com
Chapters
00:00 The Journey Begins: Writing and Finishing Comics14:30 Early Experiences in the Comic Industry26:48 Building an Audience: The Importance of Exposure42:01 Navigating Work for Hire vs. Creator-Owned Projects46:00 The Balance of Spec Work and Paid Projects54:36 Rebuilding a Career in Comics01:04:27 Introducing Death or Comics01:13:24 Bridging the Gap in Comic Markets01:25:02 The Future of Comics and Community Building
Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreemanProducer: Stephanie Gerk and Blake MorganResearch: Anthony MilitanoHave 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.
Check out Blake's Buzz youtube.com/@blakesbuzz
 

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 host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

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 State of the Comics Industry
32:23 The Dichotomy of Comics: Collectibles vs. Content
36:47 Innovations in the Comics Market
45:23 Future Metrics: Retailer Confidence and Sell-Through Data
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 host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

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/
 
Find DAVE WITTING
https://www.csnpress.com/
 
Find JAZZLYN STONE
https://www.jazzlynstone.com/
CHAPTERS
 
02:01 The Evolution of Comics Journalism
04:40 The Role of Fanzines in Comics History
06:13 Personal Experiences with Zines
08:42 The Value of Print in a Digital World
10:17 Creating Print Media: Tiny Onion Presents
12:36 The Experience of Reading Print vs. Digital
13:14 The Importance of Criticism in Comics
15:10 The Impact of Print on Quality and Critique
16:52 The Shift from Online to Print Media
18:33 The Future of Comic Shop News
24:49 Social Media's Influence on Comics
31:16 Challenges of Digital Comics
33:41 The Disconnect Between Digital and Physical Comics
36:11 The Shift Back to Print Comics
44:07 The Future of Comics: Print vs. Digital
50:57 Optimism for the Comics Industry
59:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
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 host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets. 

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 gun and walk a very different beat.
901 Comics - https://901-comics.com/
The Data Bros - https://databrosinc.com/
Comic Shop Assistant - https://comicshopassistant.com/
Manage Comics - https://managecomics.com/
 
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.

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 Journalism
27:00 The Current State of Comics News Sites
28:33 The Evolution of Comics Journalism
32:39 Understanding Readership and Content Creation
37:33 The Challenges of Sustainable Comics Journalism
40:17 The Birth of Popverse
49:36 Service Journalism in Comics
55:55 Exploring the Impact of Iconic Comics
59:29 The Evolution of Comic Success
01:02:07 Comics Journalism in the Modern Era
01:15:17 The State of Comics Distribution
01:25:47 The Future of Comics Journalism
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 host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets. 
 

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 The Algorithmic Nature of Engagement
28:00 The Power of Relationships in Content Creation
29:13 The Role of Tiffany in Sal's Journey
37:30 The Evolution of Comic Pop
43:42 Remembering Benny Potter: A Life in Comics
58:52 The Cheese Metaphor: Abundance vs. Moderation
01:00:19 Benny's Influence: Growth and Expansion in Business
01:02:19 Memorable Moments: Comic Con and Fan Interactions
01:03:36 The Dynamic of Working with Benny
01:05:20 Friendship and Daily Interactions with Benny
01:11:02 Remembering Benny: A Tribute and Memorial
01:12:20 The State of Comics Journalism: A Dying Art?
01:18:15 The Evolution of Comics News: From Wizard to YouTube
01:24:23 Navigating Hostility and Finding Safe Spaces
01:25:50 The Nichefication of Interests in Comics
01:27:58 The Disconnect Between Fans and Industry
01:29:38 The Passion for Comics and Niche Discussions
01:30:55 The Balance of Entertainment and Education
01:32:39 The Challenge of Finding Deeper Meaning
01:36:53 The Dream of Adult Education
01:37:42 Achieving a Dream: Writing for Terminator
01:40:03 The Journey of a Comic Creator
01:41:39 Concerns for the Future of Comics
01:45:41 The Current State of the Comic Industry
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 host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.