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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to David Harper and Comics Journalism

05:57 The Concept of a Comic Book Shop Café

12:00 The Birth of Multiversity Comics

17:50 The Influence of Grantland on David's Work

23:59 The Challenges of Burnout and Passion Projects

29:53 Reflections on Podcasting and Content Creation

35:49 Balancing Day Job and Creative Freedom

46:12 Challenges in Comics Marketing

56:09 Leveraging Online Sales for Comic Shops

01:02:00 Mind-Boggling Decisions in Publishing

01:11:04 The Evolution of Comics Press

01:19:36 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Marketing

01:27:55 The Future of Comics and Community Engagement

01:33:03 Hope and Resilience in the Comics Industry

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Producer: Stephanie Gerk

Research: Anthony Militano

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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.

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