Will Market Turbulence Derail the Comics and Collectibles Boom?
Column by Rob Salkowitz
May 16, 2022

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at recent trends for financial assets, what that might mean for collectibles, and suggests we buckle up.

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Rolling for Initiative – Too Many Comic Events, Too Many Game Campaigns
Column by Scott Thorne
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This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about the uptick in the number of comic events and Kickstarter campaigns being launched in 2022.
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Column by Steve Bennett
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This week, columnist Steve Bennett reveals some of his new favorite books coming to market, including some of Ron Fortier's work as well as manga by Chifuyu Sasaki and Naoko Kawano (Gurihiru).
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Column by Jeffrey Dohm-Sanchez
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In his first opinion piece, ICv2 Managing Editor Jeffrey Dohm-Sanchez shares his thoughts on reactions to the scary economic environment.
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Column by Scott Thorne
May 9, 2022
This week, columnist Scott Thorne notes a couple of problems with age-coding of FCBD comics and shares Hasbro's response to the hedge fund urging it to spin off Wizards of the Coast.
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Column by Paul Alexander Butler
May 4, 2022
This month, new columnist Paul Alexander Butler looks at the recent jump in miniatures prices and what it might mean for sales.
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Comics Retailers Swap War Stories at San Diego Comic Fest
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz shares comic retailers' observations at a recent convention panel.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Why Kickstarter is Still Problematical and Farewell Jerry Corrick
Column by Scott Thorne
May 2, 2022
This week, columnist Scott Thorne discusses why he hesitates to back Kickstarter campaigns and bids Jerry Corrick farewell.
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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Today’s Comics For Kids
Column by Steve Bennett
April 27, 2022
Columnist Steve Bennett talks about the best in kid-friendly comics for ICv2 Kids' Week.
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Rolling for Initiative -- The Return of 'Spelljammer' and Congrats to Kylie Primus and Jennifer Ward
Column by Scott Thorne
April 25, 2022
This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at the products unveiled at in the Dungeons & Dragons news dump this past week, and congratulates the new GAMA board officers.
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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- So Long As You Don’t Say ‘Gay’
Column by Steve Bennett
April 20, 2022
This week, columnist Steve Bennett looks at Disney's reaction(s) to the "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida, and its depictions of LGBTQ characters in its movies.
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Is DC Better Off Under Discovery? Here's What Observers Are Saying
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at what pundits are saying about the future of DC in the wake of parent Warner Media's merger with Discovery.
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