ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- There's No Place Like Quarantine For The Holidays
Column by Steve Bennett
November 25, 2020

This week, Steve Bennett talks this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with COVID-19 Restrictions.

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WizKids Figure and Terrain Release Calendar for Q1 of 2021
Retailer Tool Tracks Releases of 'D&D', 'Pathfinder', and Other WizKids' Fantasy Figures
November 25, 2020
WizKids has been producing a ton of figures for the brand lines of D&D and Pathfinder as well as their own brands like Warlock Tiles , 4D Settings , and Fantasy Deep Cuts in recent years, and for the convenience of our retailer audience, we have assembled a calendar to track significant new figure releases.
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Preview: 'Eternals' #1 Variant Covers
From Marvel Comics
November 25, 2020
Marvel Comics has revealed more variant cover art for the upcoming Eternals #1 release.
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'Magic: The Gathering' 'Secret Lair: Secretversary' Superdrop Features a Set with Bob Ross Art Lands
Plus More Sets from the Superdrop Revealed; Images Included!
November 25, 2020
Wizards of the Coast announced that one the set in the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair: Secretversary Superdrop will contain basic lands with art from the legendary Bob Ross.
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'Red Sonja' and 'Vampirella' Valentine's Day Issues Showcase New Cosplay Variant Covers
'Red Sonja: Valentine's Day Special 2021' #1 and 'Vampirella: Valentine's Day Special 2021' #1 by Dynamite; Images Included
November 25, 2020
Dynamite announced Red Sonja: Valentine's Day Special 2021 #1 and Vampirella: Valentine's Day Special 2021 #1 for release in February 2021.
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Loke Battle Mats Announces 'Battle Mat Board Dungeon and Grassland'
Folding Laminated TTRPG Play Mat
November 25, 2020
Loke Battle Mats announced Battle Mat Board Dungeon and Grassland, two foldable laminated mats for TTRPGs, for release in December.
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Two New 'V Battle Decks' Announced for 'Pokemon TCG'
Featuring Venusaur V and Blastoise V
November 25, 2020
The Pokemon Company International announced two new V Battle Decks, for Pokemon TCG, that will release on February 5.
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Game Store in Mall Shooting - We Interview Gordon Lugauer
'Many People Were on the Ground, in the Mall in the Area in Front of the Store'
November 25, 2020
On November 20, eight people were shot, none fatally, at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin where a Board Game Barrister store is located. We interviewed owner Gordon Lugauer about his experience and his recommendations for other retailers.
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Review: 'X-Venture Xplorers Vol. 1: Rage of the Kings' GN
ICv2 Stars: 3.5 (out of 5)
November 25, 2020
Here's a review of X-Venture Xplorers Vol. 1: Rage of the Kings GN, published by Papercutz.
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New CEO, Events President at Wizard
Peter Katz Tapped to Run Events
November 25, 2020
Management and corporate structure at Wizard Brands has been dramatically altered this week, with a new CEO, a new division and President for events, and other changes.
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Corvus Belli and Die Hard Dice Ink a Deal
To Produce Metal Dice for Use with 'Infinity N4'
November 24, 2020
Corvus Belli S.L. and Die Hard Dice have inked a deal to produce metal dice for use with Infinity N4.
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DC Sets Release Date for 'Batman: Earth One' Vol. 3
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Team-Up Again for Latest 'Earth One' Installment
November 24, 2020
DC Comics announced Batman: Earth One Vol. 3 for release on June 8, 2021.
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The Spice Will Flow in a New 'Dune' RPG
'Dune: Adventures in the Imperium' by Modiphius Entertainment
November 24, 2020
Modiphius Entertainment unveiled Dune: Adventures in the Imperium, a new roleplaying game based in the Dune universe, for release in Spring 2021.
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