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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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