Comic Industry Insiders

This episode features Chip Mosher & David Steinberger of comics publisher DSTLRY.   https://dstlry.co/   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 social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk    Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]  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.   CHAPTERS   03:18 Transitioning to Amazon 06:09 The Early Days of Digital Comics 09:12 Challenges and Growth in Digital Distribution 12:22 The Impact of Amazon on Digital Comics 15:24 Leadership and Company Culture 18:23 The Downfall of Comixology 21:14 Reflections on the Future of Digital Comics 28:07 The Amazon Experience and Its Impact 35:55 Transitioning from Corporate to Creative 42:40 The Birth of Distillery 44:40 David's Journey: From Singing to Comics 57:31 The Distillery Philosophy: Empowering Creators 01:02:31 Creator-Owned Content and Editorial Flexibility 01:05:30 Navigating Production Challenges and Cash Flow 01:09:29 The Evolution of Digital Comics and Market Dynamics 01:11:45 Nyan Ichiban: A New Approach to Digital Comics 01:15:36 Enhancing the Digital Reading Experience 01:24:18 The Future of Comics: Trends and Predictions 01:30:31 Risks and Opportunities in the Comic Industry

This episode features RAMÓN PÉREZ of R.A.I.D. Studios https://www.raid.world/ https://raidpress.com/blitz/   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 social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk    Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]  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.   CHAPTERS   00:00 Meet Ramon K. Perez: A Creative Journey 03:38 The Evolution of Raid Studios 05:56 The Impact of Raid Studios on Comics 08:27 The Birth of Blitz Magazine 14:27 The Future of Print Media 17:39 Funding the Magazine: A Business Model 22:59 Challenges in Distribution and Perception 24:44 The Indie Comic Revolution 27:52 Nurturing New Talent in Comics 30:43 The Importance of Print Media 33:48 Navigating the AI Landscape in Comics 36:45 Balancing Creative Work and Publishing 39:53 Reflections on the Comic Industry's Evolution  

This episode features editor Shelly Bond of Off Register Press. Filth & Grammar https://www.filthandgrammar.com/ Off Register Press https://www.offregister.press/   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 social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] 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. CHAPTERS 01:34 The Journey into Comics 04:42 Meeting Philip Bond: A Creative Partnership 07:30 The Influence of Music on Relationships 10:42 The Evolution of Physical Media 13:51 Starting at Comico: Early Career Insights 16:37 The Role of Editors in Comics 19:32 The Impact of Diana Schutz and Bob Shrek 22:38 Filth and Grammar: A New Perspective on Editing 25:36 The Value of Respect and Recognition in Comics 29:03 Embracing Individuality and Fearlessness 31:45 The Journey of Creating Comics 35:07 Building a Brand in Comics 38:25 The Importance of Vision and Style 44:37 Navigating the Future of Creativity with AI 49:26 The Role and Relevance of Anthologies

This episode features Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion Productions https://cosmiclionproductions.com/ 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 social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] 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. CHAPTERS 01:19 Eli Schwab's Early Love for Comics 05:52 From Self-Published Star Trek to Monkey Lion 10:52 Overcoming Challenges and Growth in Comics 15:31 Creating Wizard Magazine and Community Building 19:19 Upcoming Projects and Titles from Cosmic Lion 33:46 The Impact of Wizard and Indie Publishing 41:31 The Power of Community in Comics 46:48 Future Events and Projects 54:11 Supporting Independent Creators and Final Thoughts

Dreamers & Make-Believers https://dreamersbmore.com/ IG: @dreamersbmore Facebook: Dreamers & Make-Believers Books   BINC Foundation: https://bincfoundation.org This episode features Fennec Reeve of Dreamers & Make-Believers Books. 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 social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] 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.