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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Canadian Humor

02:58 The State of Comics and the Need for Change

06:02 The Birth of ZCN and Its Evolution

08:59 The Influence of Wizard Magazine

12:03 Personal Stories and Comic Origins

14:59 Family Support and Early Influences

17:58 The Toronto Comic Scene and Community

21:02 The Formation of Raid Studios

23:57 Reflections on the Comic Industry and Personal Growth

26:38 The Evolution of Online Comic Communities

32:00 From Self-Publishing to Professional Success

36:56 The Breakthrough of Sex Criminals

44:01 Navigating the Superhero Genre

49:02 Balancing Creator-Owned and Licensed Work

55:28 Building an Audience: The Creator's Dilemma

56:10 Exploring Public Domain Projects

58:05 Passion Projects: Comics About Comics

01:00:39 Balancing Day Job and Creative Work

01:01:20 The Art of Promotion and Interaction

01:03:15 Creative Marketing: Engaging Retailers

01:05:20 The Power of Creator Beefs

01:07:10 Comics Pro: A Unique Experience

01:10:05 The Supportive Comic Community

01:12:09 Future of ZCN: Exciting Developments

01:15:30 Looking Ahead: Plans for Growth

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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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