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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

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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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