In this episode of "Meanwhile...at Manage Comics," host Brian Garside talks with special guest Atom Freeman, a seasoned professional in comic sales and operations, about the Fan Confidence Rating (FCR).

We talk about trends this data already shows, how healthy the single issue market is, privacy measures, and the full roll-out plan for 2025 and beyond!

We also discuss the critical reception to the FCR, including the press that it's recieved.

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• NYCC ’24: Day 0 – Retailer Day surges despite bathroom breakage
• The comics industry hasn't had an actual health check in five years - but Prana is aiming to change that
• Will Prana DMS's New Data Tool Shine Some Light on Comic Sales Trends?
• “There’s a Huge Opportunity”: Prana Direct Market Solution’s Atom Freeman on the Power of Data and the New Fan Confidence Rating

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