ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
Comic-Con Special Edition and the Future of SDCC
Column by Rob Salkowitz
November 29, 2021

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz shares his experience at San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition, and looks at the future of the organization and the show.

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Explore the Store: Dragon's Refuge
Comic and Game Store in Bourbonnais, IL
November 29, 2021
"Explore the Store" is ICv2's new feature series of articles that showcase the layout, inventory, and decor of local gaming and comic book stores across the United States.
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'Morbius' Actor Al Madrigal to Write New Superhero Series for AWA
'Primos' Will Feature a Team of Latinx Superheroes Saving the World
November 29, 2021
The new series, Primos, brings together three superheroes descended from the ancient Mayans who must save the world.
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Marvel Unveils More 'Marvel Multiverse RPG' Deets
'Playtest Rulebook' Features Covers by Iban Coello, Logan Lubera, and Peach Momoko
November 29, 2021
Marvel Comics has unveiled more details about the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game: Playtest Rulebook, including cover images.
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'Tokyo Revengers' Coming to Print as Two-in-One Omnibi
Seven Seas Will Not Remove Left-Facing Swastika
November 29, 2021
Seven Seas will not remove the manji symbol, a left-facing swastika that has been used since ancient times and has no association with the Nazis.
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'Dungeons & Dragons'-Inspired Restaurant Planned for Lake Geneva
Projected to Open in Spring 2024
November 29, 2021
The Griffin & Gargoyle Project announced that it plans to build a Dungeon & Dragons -inspired restaurant in Lake Geneva, WI.
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Battle Through the 'Zone Mortalis: Underhive Market' in 'Necromunda'
New Terrain Set by Games Workshop
November 29, 2021
Games Workshop will release Zone Mortalis: Underhive Market , a new terrain set for Necromunda.
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Asmodee USA Brings 'Street Fighter: The Miniatures Core Game' to Retail
Previously Released as a Kickstarter-Exclusive Product
November 29, 2021
Asmodee USA is bringing Street Fighter: The Miniatures Core Game , by Jasco Games, to U.S. retail.
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Match Brain Goop and Feelings in 'Your Friend is Sad'
Card Matching Game by Jason Anarchy Games and Shen Comix
November 29, 2021
Asmodee USA will release Your Friend is Sad , a card matching game by Jason Anarchy Games and Shen Comix, into U.S. retail.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Mastercard Thinks It Will Be a Good Retail Season
Column by Scott Thorne
November 29, 2021
This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, what the major credit card companies forecast for sales during that time frame, and Asmodee's Play Pink promotion.
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Dark Horse to Publish 'Tentacle Kitty' Graphic Novel
Plush Toy Raised Over $900,000 on Kickstarter
November 26, 2021
Tentacle Kitty is a ten-legged plush toy whose creators have raised over $900,000 in five Kickstarter campaigns.
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First 'House of Slaughter' Collection to Be Direct Market Exclusive
Limited Edition of First Story Arc Scheduled for April 2022
November 26, 2021
The paperback, due out in April 2022, collects the first story arc of the series and will be limited to the first printing.
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