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Do you want to build a business publishing comics? Do you want a chance to create and own the next generation of iconic characters? Do you want to understand how the comic book industry really works? If you're a comic creator who is building a business for your work, then you need to read this book. Written by a comic book attorney with twenty years in the business, edited by a senior editor for DC, Marvel, and AfterShock Comics, and enjoyed by hundreds of comic book professionals, The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing introduces the business and legal foundations of the comic book industry. It offers the reader the chance to develop a unique business plan, guiding them from initial inspiration to being a professional publisher.

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The Hollywood Reporter: The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing breaks down everything from intellectual property management to distribution, sales and marketing after the product is published. Joseph Illidge, Executive Editor, Heavy Metal: The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing is the roadmap to a secure creative future. Bleeding Cool: The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the business of comic book publishing; it is a resource for anyone interested in becoming a successful comic book professional, whether making the comics or publishing them.

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Gamal Hennessy is an entertainment transactions attorney and business consultant with an expertise in comic book publishing and intellectual property licensing. He began his career as the general counsel for the anime company Central Park Media before moving to Marvel Comics to run their international licensing program. After Marvel, he set up a boutique firm called Creative Contract Consulting to serve independent comic creators and publishing clients for more than a decade. He currently serves as the Vice President of Content and general counsel for the digital comics distribution platform GlobalComix.com

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