This episode features editor Shelly Bond of Off Register Press.

Filth & Grammar https://www.filthandgrammar.com/

Off Register Press https://www.offregister.press/

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CHAPTERS

01:34 The Journey into Comics

04:42 Meeting Philip Bond: A Creative Partnership

07:30 The Influence of Music on Relationships

10:42 The Evolution of Physical Media

13:51 Starting at Comico: Early Career Insights

16:37 The Role of Editors in Comics

19:32 The Impact of Diana Schutz and Bob Shrek

22:38 Filth and Grammar: A New Perspective on Editing

25:36 The Value of Respect and Recognition in Comics

29:03 Embracing Individuality and Fearlessness 31:45 The Journey of Creating Comics

35:07 Building a Brand in Comics

38:25 The Importance of Vision and Style

44:37 Navigating the Future of Creativity with AI

49:26 The Role and Relevance of Anthologies

This episode features Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion Productions

https://cosmiclionproductions.com/

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CHAPTERS

01:19 Eli Schwab's Early Love for Comics

05:52 From Self-Published Star Trek to Monkey Lion

10:52 Overcoming Challenges and Growth in Comics

15:31 Creating Wizard Magazine and Community Building

19:19 Upcoming Projects and Titles from Cosmic Lion

33:46 The Impact of Wizard and Indie Publishing

41:31 The Power of Community in Comics

46:48 Future Events and Projects

54:11 Supporting Independent Creators and Final Thoughts

Dreamers & Make-Believers

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IG: @dreamersbmore

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This episode features Fennec Reeve of Dreamers & Make-Believers Books.

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This episode features Richard Garay of Horizon Comics & Collectibles.

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This episode features James Kuhoric of American Mythology.

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This episode features Adriano Ariganello of Pesto Comics. 

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This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live.

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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.

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live.

New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!

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Producer: Steph 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.

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live.

New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!

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Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman

Producer: Steph 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.

This episode features Fred Van Lente. 

Here are links to the Kickstarter campaigns mentioned during the interview:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocketship/action-philosophers-modernity-bites-vol-3

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awastudios/ultimate-oz-universe-vol-2

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Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz 

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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.