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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
02:57 The Legacy of Ken Krueger
05:57 Jim Valentino's Early Life and Career
12:14 Draft Dodging and Its Impact
17:57 The Formation of Comic-Con
24:05 Friendship with Rob Liefeld
29:50 The Birth of Image Comics
36:05 The Evolution of the Comic Industry
43:34 The Challenges of Creative Independence
56:03 Navigating the Boom and Bust of Comics
57:16 Becoming the Publisher of Image Comics
01:02:30 The Evolution of Image Comics
01:17:49 The Rise of Robert Kirkman and His Impact
01:24:56 The Comics Code Authority and Its Legacy
01:28:50 The Future of Image Comics
01:35:50 Challenges Facing the Comic Book Industry
01:41:43 The Structure and Ethics of Image Comics
01:48:42 The Importance of Promotion in Comics
01:56:57 Innovative Marketing Strategies in Comics
02:10:11 Supporting Local Comic Shops
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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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