ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Columns

This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at the possible effects of 18 Secret Lairs hitting preorder during the holiday season, evaluates the Crimson Vow release, and talks about the upcoming Marvel RPG.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Meet Morris

Column by Steve Bennett

November 17, 2021

This week, columnist Steve Bennett explores the announcements from Disney+ Day and discusses Shang-Chi's friend Morris' popularity.

To Go or Not to Go? An Industry Pro's Guide to SDCC FOMO

Column by Rob Salkowitz

November 16, 2021

Columnist Rob Salkowitz talks to SDCC's David Glanzer about the upcoming Comic-Con Special Edition.

Rolling for Initiative -- JIT, ROE, and the Pretty Overblown Trucker Shortage

Column by Scott Thorne

November 15, 2021

This week, columnist Scott Thorne revisits the underlying strategies that led to the current supply chain problems, and looks at the causes of the trucker shortage.

Rolling for Initiative -- Have We Bought Too Much Stuff? Probably

Column by Scott Thorne

November 9, 2021

This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at the back-ups at U.S. ports and ahead to when they might clear.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Demands & Supplies

Column by Steve Bennett

November 3, 2021

This week, columnist Steve Bennett takes a look at the comic box as the perfect gift item for hard-core comic fans.

Rolling for Initiative -- Gifts for TCG Players and Boardgamers

Column by Scott Thorne

November 1, 2021

This week, columnist Scott Thorne offers advice on gifts for TCG players and boardgamers.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- A Better Tomorrow Today

Column by Steve Bennett

October 27, 2021

This week, columnist Steve Bennett talks more about public's reactions to Superman Jon Kent coming out as bisexual, and offers up a neat holiday gift idea for chefs.