In Part 1, we talk about Jemas’ experience launching Double Take, the company’s storytelling and its association with writers from The Moth , and the company’s decisions on how mature to make its books, and on how to package them.

In Part 2, we talk about the company’s $9.99 graphic novel program, Jemas’ startling departure on overprints, comic pricing and how we got here, the quest for new comic customers, and the next steps for Double Take.

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