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CHAPTERS

02:18 The State of the Comic Book Industry

05:04 Friends of Lulu: A Movement for Women in Comics

11:59 Expanding Readership in Comics

17:44 The Evolution of Comics Journalism

20:32 Heidi McDonald's Journey in Comics Journalism

31:40 The Evolution of Comic Communities

34:06 Talent Spotting in Comics

36:59 The Impact of Short-Form Video on Journalism

38:56 The Shift from Music to Writing

43:13 The Decline of Traditional Journalism

45:58 The Changing Landscape of Comic Journalism

51:10 The Role of Social Media in Information Gathering

55:56 The Value of Comics Journalism

01:00:01 Curating Content in the Comic Industry

01:04:03 The Landscape of Comic Advertising

01:07:41 The Diminishing Returns of Comic Media

01:10:12 The Value Proposition of Comics

01:14:54 The Role of Journalism in Comics

01:18:57 The Future of Comics Journalism

01:27:50 The Rise of Newsletters and Community Engagement

01:32:55 Valiant's Legacy and Challenges

01:35:47 Marketing Strategies in Comics

01:38:55 The Role of Publishers and Imprints

01:40:50 The Future of Comics and Character Creation

01:44:48 The State of the Comic Industry

01:50:21 Economic Uncertainty and Its Impact

01:55:11 The Future of Comics Journalism

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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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