ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
WEBTOON Dustup Highlights Creators, Publishers, and the Scramble for IP
Column by Rob Salkowitz
April 15, 2024

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz deconstructs recent discussion of WEBTOON"s creator contracts to look at the issues around creators' rights when there's a lot at stake.

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ICv2 Interview: Ravensburger North America CEO Stephane Madi, April 2024
An Update on 'Disney Lorcana,' Plans for the Future, and More
April 15, 2024
In this e-mail interview at the six-month mark after the release of Disney Lorcana, to get an update on the progress of the game, plans for the future, and other topics.
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Preview: 'X-Force' #1 Variant Covers
From Marvel Comics
April 15, 2024
Marvel Comics' new mutant strike team take action in X-Force #1 variant covers!
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NECA and WizKids Re-imagine 'Warduke' Figure
For 'D&D' 50th Anniversary
April 15, 2024
NECA and WizKids are re-imagining the classic Warduke action figure with special touches for the collector’s market to mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Build a City in India with 'Chandigarh'
Fropm Ludonova
April 15, 2024
Asmodee will release Ludonova’s Chandigarh, a new game in which players build a city in the north India from scratch, in May.
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R.I.P. Jeffrey Veregge
'Salish Geek' Artist Brought Native American Style to Superhero Comics
April 15, 2024
Veregge, a member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, used Native American motifs in his superhero work.
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WizKids To Release 'D&D Icons of the Realms: Kuo-Toa Warband'
In Non-Blind Blister Pack
April 15, 2024
WizKids will release D&D Icons of the Realms: Kuo-Toa Warband in a non-blind blister pack.
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'Joker: Folie a Deux' Trailer; Margot Robbie Production Company on 'Monopoly'; R-Rated 'TMNT: The Last Ronin' Live Action; More Monsterverse on Apple TV+, Transfomers-G.I. Joe Crossover Film; Animated Dates, Casting
Showbiz Round-Up
April 15, 2024
The weather is heating up, and so is showbiz news; we round it up here.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Another Eventlink Crash, and a WotC Survey
Column by Scott Thorne
April 15, 2024
This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at the recent Eventlink crash during prereleases, and the survey Wizards of the Coast ran about merch based on their games.
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IDW Plans Giant 'TMNT' Anniversary Special
With Laird-Eastman Cover
April 15, 2024
IDW Publishing will release a giant special comic celebrating the 40th anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a cover penciled by co-creator Peter Laird and Inked by co-creator Kevin Eastman.
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Ralph DiBernardo of Jetpack Comics on Broken Release Dates
'How Would You Deal with This?'
April 15, 2024
Ralph DiBernardo of Jetpack Comics shares his frustrations on street release dates being ignored and the lack of consequences.
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Atomic Mass Plans 'Marvel Crisis Protocol Affiliation Packs' for May
'Cabal,' 'Spider-Foes,' 'Avengers'
April 14, 2024
Atomic Mass will release Marvel Crisis Protocol Affiliation Packs , featuring Cabal, Spider-Foes, and Avengers, in May.
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