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Comics for Fun and Profit

Comics for Fun and Profit
Comic Books
DC Comics
Kickstarter
Marvel Comics
Comic Speculation
Comics
Marvel
Batman
Comic Book Speculation
Image Comics
Spider-Man
Absolute Batman
Deadpool
Walking Dead
Comixology
Dungeons and Dragons
Digital Lizards Of Doom
Roleplaying Games
Toxic Avenger
Ill Vacation

Just a quick intro to the Comics for Fun and Profit Podcast. We focus on Comic Books-What we love and Comic Speculation: buying comics to read, enjoy, collect and ultimately sell to someone else. We review the basics, discuss some of our strategies for sucess and learn from our past mistakes in the comic speculation market. We'd love your questions too - Email us at: Comicsforfunandprofit@gmail.co... more

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Episode 1034-Tougher Questions, DC Catalog Spec?, Bad Seeds All In + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew

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Episode 1033 Jason Interviews Katie Skelly - Heaven - Fantagraphics

Four young women investigate a vanishing strip club in this supernatural, surreal graphic novel. Out past the edge of town, there exists a strip club called Heaven that only some ca... more

Episode 1032 Jason Interviews Chris J. Mancini Alpha Cat #2 White Cat Entertainment

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Recent Guests

Katie Skelly
Award-winning comic book creator
Fana Graphic Books
Episode: Episode 1033: Episode 1033 Jason Interviews Katie Skelly - Heaven - Fantagraphics
Chris Mancini
Writer, director, comedian, author, producer, and podcaster; creator of Alpha Cat
White Cat Entertainment / Alpha Cat
Episode: Episode 1032: Episode 1032 Jason Interviews Chris J. Mancini Alpha Cat #2 White Cat Entertainment
Steve Niles
Writer and creator of Heartbreak Manor
Monstrous Press / Zoop campaign
Episode: Episode 1029: Episode 1029 - Jason Interviews Steve Niles - Hearbreak Manor
Fred Van Lente
Writer
Boom Studios
Episode: Episode 1028: Episode 1028 Jason Interviews Fred Van Lente - Vampyrates - Boom Studios
David Pepose
Comic book writer and creator of The Oz, Space Ghosts, and other works
Pepose Comics / various publishers
Episode: Episode 1025: Episode 1025 - Jason Interviews David Pepose - The O.Z.
Mel Gillman
Award-winning comic book creator; educator at California College of the Arts
Iron Circus Comics (publisher)
Episode: Episode 1023: Episode 1023-Jason Interviews Mel Gillman-THE GOBLIN QUEEN-Iron Circus
Jim Fletcher
Award-winning career creative director, comic industry veteran, visual alchemist, toy maker
Flippitoons / Clover Press Kickstarter project
Episode: Episode 1021: Episode 1021-Jason Interviews Jim Fletcher-Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Volume 1-Clover Press
Mark Russell
Eisner, Glad, and Ringleward-winning comic book writer
Ahoy Comics
Episode: Episode 1020: Episode 1020-Jason Interviews Mark Russell and Russ Braun - The Forgotten Divine - Ahoy Comics
Russ Braun
Comic book artist known for collaboration with Mark Russell
Ahoy Comics
Episode: Episode 1020: Episode 1020-Jason Interviews Mark Russell and Russ Braun - The Forgotten Divine - Ahoy Comics

Hosts

Jason
Host with a focus on comics, speculation, and industry insights
Kyle
Co-host and lead analyst on weekly previews, market trends, and customer-facing content
Drew
Co-host and sounding board for market discussions, interviews, and banter with Kyle

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Idk

    I have not listened to this podcast ever in my life, but your cover “art” seems to be AI generated, therefore this podcast is automatically trash </3

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    1 34t b4tt3r13s O-o
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show for comic buyers and sellers!

    No-nonsense overview of upcoming comics and industry trends. It’s clear the guys put a ton of work into the show, and it comes out every Saturday, like clockwork.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adampasz
    United States6 years ago
  • Dudes

    Please stop coughing into the mic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not sur e
    United States6 years ago
  • Dragged out content

    Just too much silence for a podcast for my taste. Content is dragged out with voices that can put you to sleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Reviewerr1
    United States7 years ago
  • Great rapport for a fun listen

    I look forward for their podcast each Saturday. I love their rapport and they give great insight to upcoming comics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hobbesLover
    United States7 years ago

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A must-listen for comic speculators and fans alike.
Consistently informative, with strong weekly previews and market context.
Great rapport and insights, especially for collectors and retailers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 1033: Episode 1033 Jason Interviews Katie Skelly - Heaven - Fantagraphics
Q: What was the most fun part of working on Heaven?
Reaching the ending and seeing the art come together in a way that felt musical and expressive, especially in the last two chapters where the storytelling and visuals finally sing.
Episode 1033: Episode 1033 Jason Interviews Katie Skelly - Heaven - Fantagraphics
Q: How did Dolly come to be 18 in the story?
Dolly being 18 serves to explore adult decisions while still being embedded in a high school world, highlighting the tension between maturity and vulnerability, and it helps frame the character's independence and the risks she takes.
Episode 1033: Episode 1033 Jason Interviews Katie Skelly - Heaven - Fantagraphics
Q: What is Heaven about at its core?
It's about a group of young girls, focusing on Dolly, and how she navigates a dangerous, magical world that blurs danger with tenderness, exploring resilience and the line between adulthood and adolescence.
Episode 1029: Episode 1029 - Jason Interviews Steve Niles - Hearbreak Manor
Q: Heartbreak Manor, how did you come up with this story?
Steve describes his love of ghost stories, the Christmas ghost story tradition, and how he explored a traditional yet beautiful and horrifying approach, developing it over years with multiple drafts and different formats.
Episode 1032: Episode 1032 Jason Interviews Chris J. Mancini Alpha Cat #2 White Cat Entertainment
Q: What is Alpha Cat about?
Alpha Cat follows Alpha, a soldier turned explorer, as he returns from war and strives to rebuild a utopian, Star Trek-inspired future while balancing curiosity, duty, and a developing dynamic with his crew, including a first officer and a mischievous cast of supporting characters. The story blends space-age adventure with heartfelt character moments and a strong emphasis on world-building without overwhelming the reader with lore dumps.

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A lively, market- and culture-forward show focused on comic books, collecting strategy, and the economics of flipping — with practical tips on what to buy, when to sell, and how to evaluate upcoming releases. Regular episodes blend market analysis, previews of new releases, and long-running debates about value, plus creator interviews and Kickstarter-driven projects that illustrate how independent IP can be built across media. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on data-driven decision making, a casual banter style between hosts, and a strong community around retailer connections and fan engagement.

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Recent guests on Comics for Fun and Profit include:

1. Katie Skelly
2. Chris Mancini
3. Steve Niles
4. Fred Van Lente
5. David Pepose
6. Mel Gillman
7. Jim Fletcher
8. Mark Russell

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