HeyJaredContest of Challengers
From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is Contest of Challengers, a podcast about the business of running a comics shop.
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- 11
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- Sep 14, 2026
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LOGIC DICTATED (opens the original)
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LOGIC DICTATED •This week was not a huge week of comics or sales. •Superhero comics tropes. •Corner boxes on covers. •We love inkers!! •Spawn 77 sales. •Current at-the-counter annoyances. •Are you watching Lanterns? •Challengers Similar Cinema Suggestion. ---------- Contest of Challengers #797 This episode is dedicated to "The Butcher" Andy Williams. T heme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kot
THE END OF READING (opens the original)
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THE END OF READING •Is it too hot to shop for comics in Chicago? •WE love our new CTA Tracker! •Thanks, Patrons! •The end of reading? •Will Christmas Crisis return in 2026? • KYLE HIGGINS and LANCE BRIGGS are coming back to Challengers! •We tease some other huge upcoming events. •Dal is still excited for the Marvel Midnight books, but Patrick didn't get the chance to read them. *frowny face* •Subscribing to "B" Covers. ---------- Contest of Challengers #796 This episode is dedicated to Tim Curry
SIGNS OF THE TIME (opens the original)
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SIGNS OF THE TIME •Minor weekly reordering annoyances. •When customers buy comic supplies. •Erroneous AI. •Giving directions to other shops. •Comics talked about in this episode: MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1 •Do you find value in our "NEW FIRST ISSUE" and " NEW PRINTING " shelf signs? ---------- Contest of Challengers #795 This episode is dedicated to Dolly. Now and Forever. T heme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James
SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!! (opens the original)
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SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!! •We test out our new Same-Day Local (Chicagoland) Delivery Service! •The 'whys' and 'hows' of wanting local delivery. •So many upcoming events!! •Shout out to NotSoFunnyBooks on IG. •Never respond to the comments, Patrick. ---------- Contest of Challengers #794 This episode is dedicated to Trexity. T heme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, J
MY NORMAL STATE IS "F" THOSE GUYS (opens the original)
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MY NORMAL STATE IS "F" THOSE GUYS •Positive Marvel changes for retailers! MIDNIGHT bundles, discounts & lit sign! Updated Foil Cover pricing! Possible cover letters…? •A Marvel x Star Wars crossover mini-series for 2027! •The continual Warren Ellis problem. •Adding "A Graphic Novel" to titles. ---------- Contest of Challengers #793 This episode is dedicated to the incomparable Mike Gold. T heme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James
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