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.
Comic Industry Insiders
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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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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
From the DC Univese to Webtoon | Webtoon Head of Rights Sandy Resnick talks career and comics
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: info@pranadm.com
June 25, 2026
Europe’s Biggest Comics Secret: Walt’s Comic Shop
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: info@pranadm.com 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
June 18, 2026
From Digital Pioneers to Industry Innovators: The Story of Comixology and Beyond
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: info@pranadm.com 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
146 total episodes available
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