Mark de Vera from Yen Press

Find MARK DE VERA:   https://yenpress.com/ Instagram: @yenpress FB: @yenpress  Twitter: @yenpress 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 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