ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture

It was a choppy summer and fall leading into the holiday season in hobby game stores, with modest expectations for sales in the season, we found in our interviews.

Marvel Omnibizes More 'House of M'

New 'Companion' Includes Titles Omitted from First Omnibus

November 30, 2023

The new "companion" volume collects several tie-ins that were not included in the original House of M omnibus.

'Invincible' Dispute Between Kirkman and Crabtree Cleared to Go to Trial

Judge Denies Two of Colorist's Claims But Allows Others to Go Forward

November 30, 2023

The judge in the case denied two of Crabtree's claims but allowed others to go forward.

Allen Berrebbi of Big Bang Comics on 'Can Comics Be Saved?'

'We Need More Long-Term Thinking.'

November 30, 2023

In this Talk Back, Allen Berrebbi, Director of Business Development for Big Bang Comics, comments on the current state of the Direct Market and offers a couple of suggestions to help save it.

Asmodee Inks Agreement to Exclusively Distribute Equinox's 'Altered TCG'

Gamegenic Becomes Altered's Accessories Partner

November 30, 2023

Asmodee inked an agreement to exclusively distribute Altered, an upcoming TCG from Equinox. Additionally, Gamegenic will become Altered's official accessories partner.

Arcane Tinmen Reveals Two New 'Dragon Shield: Constellation Art Sleeves'

Featuring Art by 'Magic: The Gathering' Veteran Jason Engle

November 30, 2023

Arcane Tinmen will release Dragon Shield: Constellation Art Sleeves, into retail.

Hachette Announces Two New Board Games

Coming to U.S. Retail in 2024

November 30, 2023

Hachette Boardgames announced two new board games coming to U.S. Retail in 2024.

Former Heavy Metal CEO, Managing Editor, Pen New Graphic Novel

'Mutant Cats' Is Sci-Fi Satire

November 30, 2023

The two former execs have collaborated on a satirical sci-fi graphic novel, Mutant Cats.

Cubicle 7 Will Release New 'Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory' Book

'Redacted Records II'

November 30, 2023

Cubicle 7 will release Redacted Records II, a new Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory book, into retail.

Ares Games Will Open Up Preorders for 'Kings and Lords of Middle-earth LE'

For 'War of the Ring 2E' Board Game

November 30, 2023

Ares Games will open up preorders for Kings and Lords of Middle-earth Limited Edition, a deluxe expansion boxed set.

New 'Pathfinder 2E Core GM Screen' Heads to Retail

Updated with Rules from 'Pathfinder 2E Remaster'

November 30, 2023

Paizo Inc. will release Pathfinder 2E Core GM Screen into retail.

Chuck Rozanski of Mile High Comics on 'Can Comics Be Saved?'

'What I Am Witnessing Today Is an Inexorable Disintegration of the… Comic Book Distribution System that I Helped… Create.'

November 29, 2023

In this Talk Back, Chuck Rozanski, owner of Mile High Comics, comments on the current state of the Direct Market and what might be done to keep it from dying.

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