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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Comic Industry and Mark De Vera
06:03 Growing Up in Hercules, California
11:57 Theater and the Arts in High School
17:46 Internship Experience at Viz Pictures
24:03 Early Career Challenges and Growth
30:16 The Transition from Intern to Team Collaboration
37:55 The Challenges and Opportunities at Yen Press
44:45 Navigating the Industry During COVID-19
53:12 The Evolution of Digital to Print Publishing
01:03:02 Navigating the YA and Middle Grade Markets
01:09:14 The Impact of Manga Retail Spaces
01:14:51 The New Generation of Publishing Executives
01:20:19 Distribution Challenges in the Comic Industry
01:25:29 Risks Facing the Comics Industry
01:30:35 Hope for the Future of Storytelling
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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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