ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
R.I.P. Jim Shooter
Marvel EiC Wielded a Strong Hand, Expanded Marvel's Presence in the Direct Market
July 1, 2025

During his term as Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, Shooter brought stability and a greater acknowledgement of creator’s rights to the publisher and also ushered in the era of the direct market.

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'Disney Lorcana's' First World Champion Crowned
Ravensburger Announces New Event Dates
July 1, 2025
Ravensburger crowned its first Disney Lorcana World Champion at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.
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Add a Torii Gate to 'Nekojima' Cat Island
In New Expansion for the Popular Dexterity Board Game
July 1, 2025
Hachette Boardgames will release Nekojima: Torii Pack , a new board game expansion by Unfriendly Games, into retail.
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Mechs Battle It Out in 'Chrono Core TCG'
'War of the Nine Realms' Booster Set; Also, Core Box Set Available
July 1, 2025
Chrono Core Studios will release War of the Nine Realms , a new booster set for Chrono Core TCG , into retail.
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Diamond Shuts Down ComicSuite and Pullbox
Key Tools for Many Retailers
July 1, 2025
ComicSuite and PREVIEWS Pullbox were key tools for many retailers.
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PRO: Spring Game Sales Surged
As Uncertainty Mounted
July 1, 2025
Hobby game store sales were surging this spring when record tariffs were announced in early April, adding to mounting uncertainty about the economy and the games business.
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Fantagraphics Co-Publisher Eric Reynolds on 'Hostage Inventory' and the Diamond Mess
Column by Rob Salkowitz
June 30, 2025
Columnist Rob Salkowitz talks to a mid-sized publisher who told him we are at "DEFCON 2, if not DEFCON1."
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Legend Story Buys Savage Feats Production Company
Company Invests Further in 'Flesh & Blood TCG' Live Event Streams
June 30, 2025
Legend Story Studios has purchased Savage Feats, a live-stream production company.
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Games Workshop Reveals New 'Warhammer: Age of Sigmar' 'Spearhead' Set
'Akhelian Tide Guard'; Also, New 'Order Battletome: Idoneth Deepkin' Incoming
June 30, 2025
Games Workshop revealed Spearhead: Akhelian Tide Guard, a new Warhammer: Age of Sigmar boxed set.
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Seven Cards Get Banned in 'Magic: The Gathering's' Standard Format
The Ban Hammer Hits the Top Pro Tour Decks Hard
June 30, 2025
Wizards of the Coast announced that seven cards have been banned in Magic: The Gathering's Standard format.
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'Marvel Zombies' Goes 'Red Band'
Bagged with Content Warning
June 30, 2025
Marvel Zombies: Red Band will carry a Parental Advisory content warning and come polybagged.
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'Molly House' Heads to Retail
New Card Game from Wehrlegig Games
June 30, 2025
Wehrlegig Games will release Molly House, a new card game, into retail.
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