ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
ICv2 Interview: Universal Distribution CEO Angelo Exarhakos, Part 1
The Acquisition, the Ownership Transition, Coming Changes, Supplier and Retailer Relationships
July 9, 2025

In Part 1, we talk about the acquisition process, the ownership transition, coming changes, and supplier and retailer relationships.

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ICv2 Interview: Universal Distribution CEO Angelo Exarhakos, Part 2
Plans for Comics, Approach to the Market, Handling Preorders, Diamond UK, Other Categories
July 9, 2025
In Part 2, we talk about Universal's plans for comic distribution, its approach to that market, handling preorders, Diamond UK, and other categories.
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ICv2 Has Moved!
After Our First 24 Years
July 9, 2025
ICv2 has a new address after occupying offices in Madison, Wisconsin for its first 24 years.
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Top 50 Comics - June 2025
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
July 8, 2025
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
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PRO: Top 200 Comics - June 2025
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
July 8, 2025
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
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Atomic Mass Reveals Five New 'Star Wars: Shatterpoint' Packs
Headed for Retail
July 8, 2025
Atomic Mass Games revealed five new Star Wars: Shatterpoint miniatures packs for release into retail
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Two New 'Epic Encounters' Sets Head to Preorder
'Sanctuary of the Steelborn' and 'The Titan's Vigil'
July 8, 2025
Steamforged Games has placed Sanctuary of the Steelborn and The Titan's Vigil, two new Epic Encounters sets, onto preorder.
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If 'Magic: The Gathering' 'Final Fantasy' Sales Were This Bonkers, What Will the 'Spider-Man' Set Be Like?
TCGplayer Top 25 Sealed Products Chart Analysis for June 2025
July 8, 2025
The sales of the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy might have some clues to where the Spider-Man set is headed.
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Anime Expo: Kodansha to Publish Uncensored 'Ghost in the Shell' Boxed Set
'Legacy Edition' to Match Current Japanese Release
July 8, 2025
The three volumes in the slipcased boxed set will match the current Japanese edition.
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New 'Warcrow Battle Pack' Incoming
'The Song of the Dormant'
July 8, 2025
Corvus Belli announced The Song of the Dormant, a new Warcrow Battle Pack.
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Paizo Gets Caught in 'The Diamond Mess'
'Pathfinder' and 'Starfinder' August and September Releases Not Available in Book Channel
July 8, 2025
Paizo, Inc. announced that some of their upcoming Q3 releases will not be available at chain bookstores or Amazon as a result of the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy.
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Mattel Games Will Release 'Magic 8 Ball: Super Mario Brothers' into Retail
Shaped Like the Iconic Question Mark Block from the Video Game
July 8, 2025
Mattel Games will release Magic 8 Ball: Super Mario Brothers into retail.
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