An ICv2 Release.  Longtime ad salesperson and important figure in the history of the geek culture industry Steve Bond is retiring from ICv2 at the end of this month.  Bond came to ICv2 nearly 12 years ago (see “Steve Bond Joins ICv2 Team”) and has been the face of the company to many of its customers ever since.  Bond had previously worked at Diamond Comic Distributors, where he developed the first version of Previews in 1988 and then sold ads in it for the following 15 years.  He went to Diamond after the company’s acquisition of Bud Plant, Inc., where he was Vice President of Marketing. 

Bond has been a hugely valuable member of the ICv2 team as Advertising Salesperson, working with the customers that make it possible for ICv2 to publish and thrive.  Thanks to Steve for everything he did to make us successful, and best wishes for a happy retirement!