ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture

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With Deep Dive Analysis of the Game and Comic Markets

January 25, 2021

ICv2 is now mailing free copies of ICv2's Internal Correspondence, with deep dive analysis of the game and comic markets, directly to thousands of U.S. retailers.

Comics on Kickstarter Up 59% in 2020

Over $25 Million Raised

January 25, 2021

Comics blew up on Kickstarter in 2020, up 59% with over $25 million raised.

Add a Ferocious Udaak to a 'Critical Role' RPG Encounter

'Critical Role: Monsters of Wildemount - Udaak Premium Figure' by WizKids

January 25, 2021

WizKids unveiled a Critical Role: Monsters of Wildemount - Udaak Premium Figure for release in April.

Tabletop Games Blow Away Old Record on Kickstarter in 2020

Up 34%

January 25, 2021

Total dollars raised for tabletop games on Kickstarter in 2020 blew away the 2019 record, jumping 34%, or over $60 million, to a new record high.

Portal Games Announces 'Dune: House Secrets' at Portal Con

A New Tabletop Trilogy Using the 'Detective' Engine

January 25, 2021

Portal Games announced Dune: House of Secrets , a new tabletop game that uses the Detective system, for release in Q4 2021.

TCGplayer Top 25 Sealed TCG Products - December 2020

'Flesh and Blood' Makes a Move

January 25, 2021

It ranks the most active products on the TCGplayer platform by dollar volume, and shows the beginning and ending prices of each product.

Preview: 'Black History Month' Variant Covers

From Marvel Comics

January 25, 2021

Marvel Comics celebrates Black History Month with variant covers by Ernanda Souza.

Rolling for Initiative -- Poop and the Rise of the Offensive Game

Column by Scott Thorne

January 24, 2021

This week, Scott Thorne offers up some insight on poop games and the gross market trend.

Preview: 'Heroes Reborn' Teasers

From Marvel Comics

January 22, 2021

Marvel Comics has released teaser images for the upcoming project Heroes Reborn.

Preview: 'Vampirella: The Dark Powers' #2

From Dynamite Entertainment

January 22, 2021

Here's a preview of Vampirella: The Dark Powers #2, published by Dynamite Entertainment.

AEG Revisits 'Warlord CCG' for the 20th Anniversary of its Launch

Announces 'Warlord CCG 20th Anniversary Celebration Pack'

January 22, 2021

Alderac Entertainment Group announced Warlord CCG 20th Anniversary Celebration Pack, a direct sale pack, for release this summer.

'Ghostbusters' Delayed a Third Time, 'No Time To Die' Pushed Back, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Moved Up, Fangoria Studios Founded, 'LotR' Synopsis Revealed, 'Superman and Lois' Trailer

Geek Showbiz Round-Up

January 22, 2021

More Hollywood news has rolled in, and it's time for a round-up.

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