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Comic Industry Insiders

Fixing the Comic Book Industry with The Comics Pals and Atom! Freeman

08 Apr 2025

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Find THE COMICS PALS   https://thecomicspals.com/ YouTube: @thecomicspals   The Comics Pals are a group of pop culture journalists and commentators who cover comic books and related media.    CHAPTERS 00:00 The State of the Comic Book Industry 06:07 Data Challenges and the Need for Accurate Metrics 12:03 Identifying Pain Points in the Comic Book Market 20:07 The Store's Responsibility in Building Community 24:19 The Fight for Distribution 32:22 Access and Quality in Publishing 39:09 Innovative Marketing Strategies 42:25 Building Community Through Comics 44:12 The Indie Comic Landscape 48:20 The Future of Comic Publishing 52:11 Creator Mindset and Industry Challenges 56:17 The Decline of Big Two Comics in Retail 59:04 Cultural Shifts in Reading Habits 01:01:50 Challenges of Print Advertising 01:06:36 The Future of Comic Book Marketing 01:14:11 Building Community in Comics 01:15:10 Building Relationships with Creators 01:18:52 The Importance of Community in Marketing 01:19:31 The Shift in Marketing Strategies 01:21:59 The Role of Media and Channels 01:23:56 The Need for an Ad Network 01:25:45 The Fan Confidence Rating Explained 01:34:40 Technical Challenges and Fan Confidence Ratings 01:35:38 Analyzing Fan Confidence Trends 01:36:35 Understanding Publisher Needs and Data Limitations 01:37:02 The Importance of Fan Awareness in Comic Sales 01:39:39 The Role of Subscriptions in Comic Retailing 01:41:20 Retailer Strategies: Sell Through vs. Sell In 01:43:19 The Impact of Community Sentiment on Sales 01:45:40 Marketing Strategies for Comic Book Launches 01:51:12 Discussion on New Comic Releases and Their Appeal 01:52:52 The Rise of New Comic Fans 01:55:37 The Impact of Major Story Arcs 01:56:59 The Future of DC Comics and FanDome 02:00:04 The Evolution of Comic Book Marketing 02:02:03 Upcoming Projects and Community Engagement Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk Research: Anthony Militano 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.   

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