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From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is Contest of Challengers, a podcast about the business of running a comics shop. From publishers to distributors to the sales floor itself, each episode deals with the issues of the week and how they affect the way Challengers conducts business, and that includes the actual comic book issues themselves. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Thanks for listening. Keep Reading Comics!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    CLIFFORD T. JUMPER

    CLIFFORD T. JUMPER •Patrick is (was) on WGN Spotlight Chicago. •Breaking our Manga section into Genres. •Another week of Lunar woes. •Comics talked about in this episode:      BATMAN & ROBIN YEAR ONE #1      BLACK CANARY BEST OF THE BEST #1      GODZILLA MONSTERPIECE THEATRE #1 Contest of Challengers #703

    1h 6m

  2. 16 SEPT

    FUNGIBLE

    FUNGIBLE •Surge pricing. •Non-consecutive artists. •Good relationships with your USPS/UPS/FED EX delivery people. •Printer delays. •September sales slump. •The $2 Million copy of Fantastic Four #1. •Comics talked about in this episode:      ABSOLUTE POWER #4      DC ALL IN      ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1 Contest of Challengers #702

    1h 1m

  3. 9 SEPT

    DAL CHOSE IT

    DAL CHOSE IT •No cookies?!? •Updating the public. •A lunar eclipse. •The McDonalds bonus play. Contest of Challengers #701

    1h 7m

  4. 2 SEPT

    34 700

    34>700 •Episode 700 coincides with Patrick’s 34th Comic Retail Anniversary! •No, our Challengers Choice counter dump does not hold free comics. •A deep dive into the emails we send every month. •Book market shipment packing has not gotten any better. •Thanks, Patrons! •DC Comics’ new Compact Comics standing display. •Losing a mail order subscriber. Contest of Challengers #700

    1h 29m

  5. 26 AUG

    “HEL-LO. DAN-YELL?”

    “HEL-LO. DAN-YELL?” •Consulting? •Retailers talk, but do they listen? •Advice on opening a comic shop. •Unpopular opinion time! •Cover design fun! •Power Fantasy #1 is STILL so good! •DC’s Compact Comics commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yklMO_mPRoI •Apple wants our Patreon money! Contest of Challengers #699

    1h 4m

  6. 19 AUG

    THE BREAK-UP SONG

    THE BREAK-UP SONG •Little Golden Books. •3 new DC titles for November. •Checking in on From The Ashes sales. •Marvel Unlimited. •So many Batmans. •The Challengers Book Club. •Comic talked about in this episode:      THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US #1 Contest of Challengers #698

    1h 3m

  7. 12 AUG

    PROMOTIONAL MUSCLE

    PROMOTIONAL MUSCLE •Sponsors! •Inventory needs to be synched. •A Manage Comics correction. •So many new #1 issues per week. •Promotional muscle. •Snap-It’s! Contest of Challengers #697

    1h 4m

  8. 5 AUG

    IT’S NOT IN MY DNA

    IT’S NOT IN MY DNA •July 2024 sales vs July 2023 sales. •The worst team in baseball. •Comparing our ordering vs another store. •Foil cover pricing. •Comics talked about in this episode:      ZERO HOUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL      GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1      AUTUMN KINGDOM #1      JENNY SPARKS #1      STANDSTILL #1      DC VS VAMPIRES WORLD WAR V #1 Contest of Challengers #696

    1h 10m
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From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is Contest of Challengers, a podcast about the business of running a comics shop. From publishers to distributors to the sales floor itself, each episode deals with the issues of the week and how they affect the way Challengers conducts business, and that includes the actual comic book issues themselves. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Thanks for listening. Keep Reading Comics!

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  • Creator
    CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2024
  • Episodes
    705
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Challengers Inc
  • Show Website
    Contest of Challengers

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