Jim Valentino from Image Comics

Find JIM VALENTINO:   https://imagecomics.com/ Instagram: @imagecomics/ FB: @imagecomics/ Twitter: @imagecomics    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 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