Gamal Hennessy, Esq. is an author, attorney, and business consultant specializing in the comic book industry. He began his career as the general counsel for the anime company Central Park Media before moving to Marvel Comics to become their International Publishing Manager. After Marvel, he set up Creative Contract Consulting to help independent creators and publishers protect their rights and revenue. Gamal is the author of The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing, The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing, and the co-founder of the online community Comics Connection. All these projects help comic creators understand the comic book industry and develop profitable business models for their stories.