From Digital Pioneers to Industry Innovators: The Story of Comixology and Beyond

This episode features Chip Mosher & David Steinberger of comics publisher DSTLRY.   https://dstlry.co/   New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday!   Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter!    Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk    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.   CHAPTERS   03:18 Transitioning to Amazon 06:09 The Early Days of Digital Comics 09:12 Challenges and Growth in Digital Distribution 12:22 The Impact of Amazon on Digital Comics 15:24 Leadership and Company Culture 18:23 The Downfall of Comixology 21:14 Reflections on the Future of Digital Comics 28:07 The Amazon Experience and Its Impact 35:55 Transitioning from Corporate to Creative 42:40 The Birth of Distillery 44:40 David's Journey: From Singing to Comics 57:31 The Distillery Philosophy: Empowering Creators 01:02:31 Creator-Owned Content and Editorial Flexibility 01:05:30 Navigating Production Challenges and Cash Flow 01:09:29 The Evolution of Digital Comics and Market Dynamics 01:11:45 Neon Ichiban: A New Approach to Digital Comics 01:15:36 Enhancing the Digital Reading Experience 01:24:18 The Future of Comics: Trends and Predictions 01:30:31 Risks and Opportunities in the Comic Industry