Brian Hibbs from Comix Experience

Find BRIAN HIBBS:   https://www.comixexperience.com/  https://www.facebook.com/ComixExperience/ Instagram: @comixexperience/  YouTube: @ComixExperience  Newsletter: https://tr.ee/z5v87iWoEH  Graphic Novel Club: https://www.comixexperience.com/graphic-novel-club/    CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Setup 06:04 Challenges of Independent Retailers 11:56 The Evolution of Brian's Store 17:56 Reflections on the Comic Industry 31:38 The Business of Comics: A Personal Journey 39:25 The Evolution of Comic Book Retailing 46:20 The Shift from Periodicals to Book Models 01:06:48 The Role of Distributors in the Comic Industry 01:12:39 Influence of Harlan Ellison 01:20:01 Reflections on Legacy and Impact 01:32:07 The Role of Technology in Retail 01:46:25 The Legacy of the Class Action Lawsuit Against Marvel 01:52:40 Challenges Faced by Retailers in the Current Market 02:00:14 Adapting to Change: Perspectives from Different Generations 02:19:48 Navigating the Discount Dilemma in Retail 02:32:32 Adapting to Modern Business Models 02:42:31 The Future of Comic Book Stores 02:48:20 Hope for the Next Generation of Comics 02:54:45 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Follow Comic Industry Insiders on Twitter: @pranadms Instagram: @pranadms LinkedIn: /prana-direct-market-solutions/   Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]   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.    Theme Song:  Modern Technology Theme by Tim Murov