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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-vera-04315540/

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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