Tyler James interviews Adam Freeman, founder of Prana Direct Market Solutions in a free-wheeling discussion about the present and future of the direct market, insights into the current comic book landscape, including the impact of the new generation of readers and the importance of quality and engagement. This episode is a must listen as it delves into interplay of Kickstarter, marketing, and building a brand in the comic book world.
Highlights of This Session Include:
- Why indie creators need to re-frame their notions of the direct market value proposition?
- Trends and changes in the comic market and why the future looks bright.
- Which tactics Bad Idea comics employed that were actually really good ideas… and which were not!
- Plus: The Kickstarter Strike is over with a successful resolution for the Union!
Today’s Session is Sponsored by…
…Scattered comics The Ballad of Nod Issue #1 & 2 Live on Kickstarter. Head to angrybrainartworks.com to back it on Kickstarter!
Today’s Featured Guest:
Atom! Freemon is the Founder of Prana Direct Market Solutions, a consulting business helping publishers, retailers and creators navigate the changing landscape of the Comic Book Industry. Previously a Sales Manager with Bad Idea Comics, and Sales Manager and Director of Sales of Valiant Entertainment.
He’s worked with ComicsHub, the preorder comics portal for retailers, pubs and Fans. He started in retail, won the 2008 Eisner Spirit of Retail Award and is currently hosting the Comic Industry Insiders Podcast.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
https://kickstarterunited.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@PranaDMS
More About Our Sponsor:
The Ballad of Nod is a 6 issue Dark Fantasy comic series.
Imagine “Coraline” had gone to face the nightmares instead of escaping them…
A young girl with an ailing father dives into the Dreamlands of Nod to face her nightmares and save her teddy bear protector Patches from the cruel claws of the demons.
Nod is filled with horrifying darkness and ethereal beauty… and both are there to claim the heart of a little girl.
This is a deeply personal story by creator and artist James Burton, channeling the grief and emotion of losing his own father through a bed time story.
On a personal note, James is a friend and one of the most resilient creators I’ve ever met… a cancer survivor and on the mend after a stroke year, James has managed re-train himself to draw and has produced in The Ballod of Nod his career best work.
I’ve had the opportunity to read the first two issues, and I’d love to invite you to enter James’ world of wonder and shadows alongside, face your worst fears, and come out the other end stronger.
The Ballod of Nod Kickstarter for issues 1-2 is going LIVE now and can be found at angrybrainartworks.com
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