ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
Smudge Announces New Horror/Sci-Fi Manga, 'UFO Mushroom Invasion'
Second Title in Offbeat Manga Imprint
May 2, 2024

UFO Mushroom Invasion is the second title in the imprint, which will focus on vintage pulp, horror, and mystery manga.

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'Earthborne Rangers' Coming to Trade
First Game from Andrew Navarro's Company
May 2, 2024
Earthborne Rangers, the first game from the company of longtime Fantasy Flight Games executive Andrew Navarro, will be released to trade.
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Science Fiction Game from Designer of 'Root'
'Arcs,' from Leder Games
May 2, 2024
Leder Games will release Arcs , a new science fiction strategy game the designer of Root and Oath in October.
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Skybound Continues Executive Hiring Binge
To Help with M&A, Loyalty Program, More
May 2, 2024
Skybound Entertainment has continued its executive hiring binge with the addition of two more senior executives, to help with mergers & acquisitions and a new loyalty program.
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Portal Games Plans New Edition of 'Resurgence'
And New Expansion for 'Neuroshima Hex'
May 1, 2024
Portal Games will launch a new trade edition of Resurgence and a new expansion for Neuroshima Hex at Essen Spiel this fall.
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Booksellers File to Intervene in Amazon Suit
Arguing Damage from Amazon's Behavior
May 1, 2024
The American Booksellers Association has filed a motion to intervene in the case against Amazon filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys last fall.
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Goliath Coins Gets Pathfinder License
For Coins with Pathfinder Characters and Creatures
May 1, 2024
Paizo has licensed Goliath Coins to produce a series of large collector’s coins depicting creatures and characters from the Pathfinder RPG.
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WizKids to Release Roadwardens and Cutpurses
In Male and Female Versions
May 1, 2024
WizKids will release two new Deep Cuts miniatures packs, featuring roadwardens and cutpurses in male and female versions.
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Exclusive: Alternative Cover Treatments for Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz's 'Dying Inside'
Vault's Headshell Imprint Launches with Graphic Novel and Merch
May 1, 2024
Vault Comics is launching its Headshell imprint with the graphic novel available in several deluxe editions as well as a line of tie-in merch.
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New Vehicles, Cavalry, Drop Pods
For 'Warhammer: The Horus Heresy: Legions Imperialis'
May 1, 2024
Games Workshop will release new vehicles, cavalry, and drop pods for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy Legions Imperialis.
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ICv2 Interview: Marvel President Dan Buckley, Part 1
On the State of Comics, Marvel and Kids, Superheroes' Declining Share, Improving Publishing
May 1, 2024
In Part 1, we talked about the state of the comics medium and the market, licensing kids titles to others, superheroes’ decline in share, and steps to improve Marvel Comics' output.
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ICv2 Interview: Marvel President Dan Buckley, Part 2
On Direct Market Distribution, Marvel's Publishing Plans, Including a New Program for Kids, More
May 1, 2024
In Part 2, we talked about Marvel Comics' structure, direct market distribution, Marvel’s title count, Marvel’s publishing plan, including a new program for kids comics, and Marvel’s themes for the year.
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