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Tales From The Comic Shop

by Tales From The Comic Shop

A podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest news and info about what really is going on in the Comic Industry

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Episodes

  1. Never Get High On Your Own Supply

    Eddie and Roger trade Fish Tales about their best catches and the ones that got away.

  2. We Don't Know How To Use Computers

    Eddie and Roger take a second crack at recording on their own!

  3. Phat Thor and Mc Eddie D In the Place to B-Boyyyyy

    An impromptu history lesson on Hip-Hop and the connection between comics and rap music. Then we wrap up our discussion on how to fix the industry.

  4. Bowing Is Killing My Comics and other fun conspiracies

    CGC Bowing Issue and Roger and Eddie continue the conversation about how to fix the industry

  5. The Androids Dungeon Is a Failing Business

    Eddie and Roger answer more of your questions and we talk state of the industry.

  6. Vol 2 Episode 4B Roger Vs The Internet

    Roger takes the time out to answer your questions!

  7. Vol 2 Episode 4A Eddie Vs The Internet

    We posted on social asking what questions you wanted answers to and here they are!

  8. Stay Classy San Diego

    SDCC 2024 recap and no spoilers Deadpool and Wolverine review

  9. Vol 2 Episode 2 "Can You Dig It????? Shonuff!!!"

    Ambrose from Digger Comic Books stops by to talk about his approach to running a shop, marketing and Mike Mignola!!!!!

  10. Vol 2 Episode 1 "A New Hope"

    We are back after a three year hiatus with a new episode about Eddies new shop!!!

  11. The Comicgaters vs Jonathan Kent

    We are back and sadly Comicsgate is still a hate group. There is a paper shortage. But the big question is, how has the transition from Diamond to Penguin gone?

  12. How to Open a Comic Shop 201

    Eddie and Roger tell you more about what you will need to know if you want to open a successful shop!

  13. Bad Idea Ending? and "Everyone Is Tulip" Creators Dave Baker and Nicole Goux (NSFW)

    Everyone Is Tulip Creators Dave Baker and Nicole Goux tell us about their new project coming out from Darkhorse Comics and Bad Idea announces they are closing up, or are they? We also talk the future of neck fashion and The 8.5 Tec 27 that showed up on the Census this week.

  14. Hey Man! It's not my Bird.....

    We talk the latest news about Random House and Marvel and what it all means going forward. Plus Violent Pokémon Flippers and we celebrate our 1 year anniversary!

  15. Doomsday The Death of Indy's And Other Plausible Outcomes Feat. Rick Whitelock

    We talk about changes in distribution, the market spike and our love of OA with New Force Comics Owner Rick Whitelock

  16. Bad Ideas featuring Adam Freeman

    Roger and Joe talk Cancel culture and its affect on comics and then Bad Idea Comics Head of Sales Adam Freeman joins us to talk Eniac, Bad Idea's Philosophy and The Recent Spike in the Secondary Market.

  17. 25th Episode Extravaganza!!!! With Doug Wagner and Hoyt Silva

    In this episode we talk about about the new Avatar Studios and the state of the collectibles market. Then Hoyt and Doug tell us about their new project "Yumi: Spy Fatale Baddie Royal"...

  18. Top 10 of the 2010's

    Roger is back from Hiatus!!!! And we share our top 10 books of the 2010's!!!!

  19. A peek behind the counter with Skylar Godwin

    We talk recent news and interview the multi talented Skylar Godwin about her journey through nerdom.

  20. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Behind The Counter with Drew Zucker and Phillip Sevy

    For all our naughty and nice listeners out there Drew Zucker and Phillip Sevy drop by to tell us what its really like to work as an Independent Comic Book Artist and Writer. Big thank you to everyone who has joint the Tales From The Comic Shop community this year! Merry Christmas!

  21. Go behind the counter with Doug Wagner and Brian Stelfreeze

    We talk about the fact that DC finally cracks the glass ceiling and lets a woman write Detective Comics. Followed by a riveting, fascinating and entrancing interview with the suave sophisticated and charming co-creators of "Thomas River" Doug Wagner (Plastic, Legends of The Dark Knight, Ride) and...

  22. How to Open a Comic Shop 101

    Are you planning on opening a comic shop someday? Then listen to this and get a head start on what you will need to know to get started!

  23. Direct vs Newsstand What is the difference? What is the history? Why does it matter?

    In this episode there is more DC Distribution Drama, we discuss the merits of stripping and we get a history lesson about Newsstand and Direct Comics. We also discuss putting money into OA and why it is beneficial for you and the artists.

  24. With All Due Respect to Mr. Conway

    We are back and we have a lot to say this week. Roger has returned and we weigh in on Gerry Conway's comments about the industry. Tell you how to order the Chadwick Bozeman Spawn 311 and talk about The Department of Truth #1!!!

  25. Wakanda Forever

    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Chadwick Boseman. As long as we remember him he's not really gone. Featuring Kristen Parraz This episode we talk about the death of Chadwick Boseman, DC Fandome, the Tim Burton Batman Movies and Kristen Parraz tells us what it's like being a minority…

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  26. Why Representation In Media Matters

    The Uncanny Ryab from the Nerd Dome Podcast joins Eddie and Joe to discuss the importance of representation in media. Also we discuss the most recent news from DC.

  27. Comics Gate is a Hate Group(nsfw)

    In this episode we talk about Comic Gate and SDCC. We are joined by Bleeding Cool's Chelsea Bloomfield. Unlike our usual content we decided to leave in adult language due to the emotional nature of the content.

  28. Episode 14 Comic Collecting Group Admin Interview

    This week Eddie and Joe were lucky enough to be joined by Lew Beitz, Duane Hower and Ryan Tait. Unfortunately Duane's audio didn't save but we were still able to put together a good show for you guys and we look forward to hearing from Duane in the future.

  29. New Force Comics Owner Rick Whitelock Interview

    Rick Whitelock is the owner of New Force Comics. He has owned every Golden and Silver Age key you can name during his 30+ year career. Today he tells us all about what it is like to spend 6 figures on a comic, what it was like living through Hurricane Michael, moving your shop to a new state and...

  30. Dummies For Comic Collecting Part 3 (James Lamb Interview)

    Roger sits down with professional speculator James Lamb to discuss how he was able to quit his day job and speculate on comics professionally.

  31. My Missing Co-host

    Eddie and I have a conversation about the current events in comicdom. Everything from Death Metal #1 to 80 years of Joker and everything in between. We also have a discussion about how we can be better allies to victims of sexual harassment and talk about the creators Warren Ellis, Scott Allie,...

  32. Dummies For Comic Collecting part 2 How to Invest

    The latest news and our advice on how to invest in comics

  33. Chase Those Ratio Variants

    Eddie, Roger and Joe sit down and discuss the latest new, whats the deal with Comics Pro and the answer to every question you've ever had about Chase Variants

  34. Riots, Looting and....Aragorn?

    This is a very special episode. We want to dedicate it to everyone who has contributed to the Hi De Ho Go Fund Me whether that was by sharing the go fund me or donating money. Special thanks to the celebs and community insiders for lending your visibility as well. Mark Cirillo,Terry Dodson, Gail...

  35. The Executive Menace

    Turmoil has engulfed your local comic shops. The distribution of DC Comics to outlying distributors is in dispute. Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the greedy Comic Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of Naboo. While the Congress of the...

  36. Dummies For Comic Collecting Part 1 Getting Started

    In this episode learn how to become a better collector. We will help you learn from some of our past mistakes.

  37. Origin And Juice

    This is a story all about how Tales From The Comic Shop came to exist! Also the latest industry news and our Quarantine Reads and Cool Picks!!!

  38. Batman is Not A Professional Speed Skater

    Issues with new distributors the first time out. Listen to Eddie and Roger tell you what happened that is causing stores to lose money on last weeks DC comics. Also Quarantine Reads and Cool Stuff!

  39. They Harley Ever Get My Order Right

    Ever wonder why you can't get that hot book off the wall? Why don't comic shops order 20 copies of every title? Find out the answer to this and more right here!!!

  40. What Do You Mean This Hulk 181 Isn't Free?!?!

    Eddie and Roger tell us the truth about running a Free Comic Book Day from a retailers perspective.

  41. Midtown Monopoly?

    Are Midtown and DCBS making a move to become the Amazon of comics? Find out here. Eddie, Roger and Joe discus the implications of the new DC Distribution Deal and more!!!

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A podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest news and info about what really is going on in the Comic Industry

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