Rolling for Initiative -- A Letter from the Tabletop Tycoon and Changes to WPN Premium Store Status
Column by Scott Thorne
July 13, 2020

This week, Scott Thorne reports on a Tabletop Tycoon retailer relief program, and looks at recent changes to organized play for Magic: The Gathering.

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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Odds and Ends
Column by Steve Bennett
July 8, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett mops up the bits and pieces of various Geek Culture news items floating through his head.
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World According to Griepp -- Image Not Considering Distribution Alternatives
Column by Milton Griepp
July 7, 2020
Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson reached out to communicate the company's position on the topic of last week’s column.
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There's a Comic-Con Shaped Hole in the Calendar This Month
Column by Rob Salkowitz
July 6, 2020
Another body blow to an industry that's already absorbed plenty of punishment over the preceding months.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Thank You!
Column by Scott Thorne
July 5, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne thanks publishers for the support programs they offered for game stores during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Pride Without Punishment
Column by Steve Bennett
July 2, 2020
This week, in honor of the recently completed Pride Month, Steve Bennett looks at what's been happening with LGBTQ characters in animation.
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Rolling for Initiative -- DCC Day Followup, Free RPG Day and Cards Against Humanity
Column by Scott Thorne
June 29, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne gives his report on Dungeon Crawl Classics Day, looks ahead to Free RPG Day, and comments on recent events at Cards Against Humanity.
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World According to Griepp: The DC -- Diamond Story
Column by Milton Griepp
June 29, 2020
So DC cuts off a major distributor to comic stores, upending the distribution system, perhaps permanently. What's familiar about this picture?
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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Playing Catch Up
Column by Steve Bennett
June 24, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett catches up on many of the topics he missed over the course of his COVID-19 hiatus.
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Big Geek Culture Brands May Take Advantage of the Collapse of Cons to Move to Walled-Garden Events
Column by Rob Salkowitz
June 23, 2020
In a branded fan event, the host controls everything: the program, the vendors, the signage, the data, and every jot and tittle of the fan experience.
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Rolling for Initiative -- 5 Distributors Doing the Work of One and Free RPG Day 2020
Column by Scott Thorne
June 21, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne discusses DC's distribution choices and offers some insight on Free RPG Day.
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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- The Breakout Character Of 2021
Column by Steve Bennett
June 17, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett laments virtual San Diego Comic-Con from home, Nubia, and Dark Knights: Death Metal #1.
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