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OFF PANEL podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-panel-a-comics-interview-podcast/id1006337409
Patreon: https://patreon.com/OffPanel
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to David Harper and Comics Journalism
05:57 The Concept of a Comic Book Shop Café
12:00 The Birth of Multiversity Comics
17:50 The Influence of Grantland on David's Work
23:59 The Challenges of Burnout and Passion Projects
29:53 Reflections on Podcasting and Content Creation
35:49 Balancing Day Job and Creative Freedom
46:12 Challenges in Comics Marketing
56:09 Leveraging Online Sales for Comic Shops
01:02:00 Mind-Boggling Decisions in Publishing
01:11:04 The Evolution of Comics Press
01:19:36 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Marketing
01:27:55 The Future of Comics and Community Engagement
01:33:03 Hope and Resilience in the Comics Industry
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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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