What’s this? A sneak peek of COMICS! THE MAGAZINE? For those lucky few in Chicago, IL, this weekend during C2E2 (Friday the 27th @ 8pm), the opportunity to CU @ GOBLIN MARKET is here! Powered by Prana. @comicsthemagazine.bsky.social
Did you all catch the live stream yesterday? The COMICS! The Magazine crew swung by, and we got a great glimpse into the "silly goose" energy they're trying to spread throughout the industry.
You can still watch it on our YouTube channel or listen on any of your favorite podcast apps!
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Big week at Comic Industry Insiders. Major announcements, Nick Pitarra showing unseen Bizarro art on the live stream, and a deep interview with Rob Salkowitz on comics journalism and why press matters.
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Hey, thanks for sharing, Kenny!
A new episode is out!
Atom! Freeman talks with retailer, community builder & content creator Tessa Gray about building brands online and bringing a new generation into comics retail. Available on YouTube or your favorite podcast apps.
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A new episode is out!
Atom! talks with Bryan McClay of Beyond Wednesdays about content creation, live selling, and staying consistent online. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app.
New episodes every Thursday!
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Did you catch Comic Industry Insiders Live this week? We go live every Tuesday at 2PM EST. Show up early for pre-show banter.
Missed it? Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app the following week.
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A new episode is out!
Atom! Freeman talks with Sandy Resnick about his career from Batman to Webtoon and the hidden business of comics, plus where the industry may head in 2026. Available on all podcast apps or watch on YouTube!
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It's a new Comic Industry Insiders LIVE Recast, out on all your favorite podcast apps. Atom! & Brian tackle major headlines and dive into Free Comic Book Day details with Lunar Distribution’s Christina Merkler. If comics matter to you, don’t miss it.
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It's a new Comic Industry Insiders episode. Atom! talks with Tiffany Babb about how criticism shapes the comics world, why discourse leads to sales, and what freelance writing looks like behind the scenes. Watch here:
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Thanks, Brett!
Going live in about an hour! Come hang out and ask some questions!
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Atom! Freeman will be on @comixwellspring.bsky.social's Inspired Ink tonight at 6:30 PM EST!
Tune in for some of that EPIC industry insight!
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Readers do not want what you think they want!
Atom! and @thecomicspals.bsky.social break down the real forces driving comic book purchases, what is actually selling, and why consumer behavior surprises shops more than they admit.
Check it out!
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A New Comic Industry Insiders LIVE Recast is out!
We break down metadata, how to create and distribute it, and why it helps retailers sell more books.
If you love organizing and categorizing, this one’s for you. Available on all the podcast apps!
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It’s a new Comic Industry Insiders interview!
Atom! Freeman talks with MyComicShop's Conan Saunders about the hidden gold mine in your shop: back issues and how a deep inventory drives long-term retail success. Available on all major podcast apps and YouTube.
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We had a blast talking about POD with @pranadms.bsky.social !
The New Comics Industry Insiders LIVE audio recast is out. We talk with @comixwellspring.bsky.social's Daniel Hills about the print-on-demand push and what it means for comics. PLUS, a Comics MBA micro lesson from Gabe Yocum on value-based selling. Available on all major podcast apps.
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A New Comic Industry Insiders episode is out now. Atom! Freeman talks with Superfan Promotions’ David Hyde about PR, press hits, client selection, and how comics might sell in 2026.
Check it out!
youtu.be/Ao0LTqrM4us
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A new Comics Industry Insiders LIVE Recast is out. Atom! Freeman & Brian Garside talk with Power Pulp Comics’ Jamie Jones about rebuilding after Diamond distribution failures, plus a Comics MBA lesson on generosity.
Now available on all major podcast apps.
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Tyler James and Atom! Freeman dive into a decade of lessons from the front lines of crowdfunding. If you want to level up your campaigns and understand how the landscape has shifted, this conversation is essential.
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Winter is coming, and so is the holiday chaos! The Comics Industry Insiders Holiday Survival Guide is here to help you prepare.
From building gift guides to finding grants that keep you going through the hard times, we’ve got your stockings hung with care in this episode!
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Thanks so much, Brett!
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Highlights:
> Rebuilding Source Point Press | #SourcePointPress
> Demise of ZCN & rise of Comics The Magazine | #zdarsky @comicsthemagazine.bsky.social
> Digital Comics | @sweetdotdev.bsky.social
Time to sync your watches, Freebooters!
FOC for THE FUTURE IS ****** #8 and VOL. 1 is TODAY, Nov. 10! Let your shop know you want in. REKCAH Comics is building something big with THE FUTURE IS *****!
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