RAID’s Ramon Perez on Building a Thriving New Comics Magazine: BLITZ

This episode features RAMÓN PÉREZ of R.A.I.D. Studios 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 00:00 Meet Ramon K. Perez: A Creative Journey 03:38 The Evolution of Raid Studios 05:56 The Impact of Raid Studios on Comics 08:27 The Birth of Blitz Magazine 14:27 The Future of Print Media 17:39 Funding the Magazine: A Business Model 22:59 Challenges in Distribution and Perception 24:44 The Indie Comic Revolution 27:52 Nurturing New Talent in Comics 30:43 The Importance of Print Media 33:48 Navigating the AI Landscape in Comics 36:45 Balancing Creative Work and Publishing 39:53 Reflections on the Comic Industry's Evolution