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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Setup
06:04 Challenges of Independent Retailers
11:56 The Evolution of Brian's Store
17:56 Reflections on the Comic Industry
31:38 The Business of Comics: A Personal Journey
39:25 The Evolution of Comic Book Retailing
46:20 The Shift from Periodicals to Book Models
01:06:48 The Role of Distributors in the Comic Industry
01:12:39 Influence of Harlan Ellison
01:20:01 Reflections on Legacy and Impact
01:32:07 The Role of Technology in Retail
01:46:25 The Legacy of the Class Action Lawsuit Against Marvel
01:52:40 Challenges Faced by Retailers in the Current Market
02:00:14 Adapting to Change: Perspectives from Different Generations
02:19:48 Navigating the Discount Dilemma in Retail
02:32:32 Adapting to Modern Business Models
02:42:31 The Future of Comic Book Stores
02:48:20 Hope for the Next Generation of Comics
02:54:45 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
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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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