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On this episode of the Comics Librarian Podcast, Tiny Onion's Harley Salbacka to talk about the Libraries and the Comic Book Market! Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Producer: Chris Saenz Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]

On this episode of the Comics Librarian Podcast, we have on filmmaker and comics writer David Avallone to talk about the weight of pop culture's influence in literature. Avallone talks Elvira, Star Trek and much more! Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Producer: Chris Saenz Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]

On this episode of The Comics Librarian Podcast, we have on Dog Knight and The Unstoppable Wasp writer Jeremy Whitler! They talk about the importance of libraries in their work, small press vs big press publishing and book bans! Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Follow Jeremy Whitley: https://www.instagram.com/jrome58/?hl=en Producer: Chris Saenz Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]

Special episode! Jack talks with comic book historian, Tim Hanley, to discuss Batgirl's secret history as a librarian! Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Follow Tim Hanley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEfqk4-vnCn/?img_index=1 Producer: Chris Saenz   Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]

On this episode of The Comics Librarian Podcast, Richard Fairgray talks bout their comics and the debate surrounding adult content in libraries! An important discussion that is hotly debated but are we arguing about the wrong things? Listen in and find out! Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Follow Richard Fairgray: https://www.instagram.com/richardfairgrayauthor Producer: Chris Saenz

On this week's episode we have on Robin Bradford, who has worked in libraries both public and private to talk about the various purchasing models and the mess that is digital! Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Producer: Chris Saenz Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]

On this episode of the Comics Librarian podcast, we have on co-creator of the Dwayne Mcduffie award winning graphic novel Archival Quality, Steenz! Jack and Steenz talk about how comics can be a bridge to community and empathy! Learn more about Steenz here: https://www.oheysteenz.com/about Follow Jack Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicslibrarian/ Producer: Chris Saenz

On this episode of The Comics Librarian Podcast! Hosted by Jack Pheonix-- Jack talks with comic writer, Jana Tropper! Tropper talks about comics and literacy!

We're proud to launch our latest podcast, The Comics Librarian Podcast! Hosted by Jack Pheonix, a Librarian and writer specializing in comics!   On this first episode, Jack has on Moni Barrett to talk SDCC and everything comics and libraries!

This episode is a re-upload of a conversation with the Head of Rights at Webtoon, Sandy Resnick. Resnick talks about his work at DC Comics and how that lead to his role at Webtoon.   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: [email protected]

This episode features Cristian Straub of Walt’s Comic Shop.    https://waltscomicshop.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   02:50 The Rise of Walt's Comic Shop 06:04 The Value of Community and Learning 09:06 Transitioning from Filmmaking to Retail 11:56 Growth and Challenges in the Comic Industry 14:48 The Impact of COVID-19 on Retail 18:00 Finding Success Through Persistence 24:04 Thriving During COVID: A Personal Journey 30:02 The Rise of Generation Shelfie 38:34 Retailer Variants: A New Business Model 46:17 Brick and Mortar vs. Online: A Retailer's Perspective 51:03 Social Media Strategies for Retailers 52:22 Building Connections with Customers 53:50 The Power of Print Media 56:41 The Value of Collecting Comics 59:51 Leveraging Technology for Sales 01:03:38 Partnering with Influencers for Growth 01:07:18 Navigating Challenges in Retail 01:12:04 Optimism in the Comics Industry 01:15:28 Supporting Creators and Community Engagement

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 Neon 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