Is a Post-Superhero Direct Market Even Possible?
Column by Rob Salkowitz
December 5, 2023

The publishers had more than a decade to try to fix this.

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Rolling for Initiative -- Holiday Sales Kickoff Without 'D&D: The Deck of Many Things'
Column by Scott Thorne
December 4, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne discusses how sales have been so far during the holiday season, despite Wizards of the Coast not releasing D&D: The Deck of Many Things on time.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Giving Thanks
Column by Scott Thorne
November 27, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, offers up thanks to various companies, products, and offers in the games industry.
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World According to Griepp: Can Comics Be Saved?
Column by Milton Griepp
November 21, 2023
In this column by ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp, he looks at predictions of doom with the long view, and some numbers.
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Why 1986 Stands Out as a High Water Mark for the Direct Market Era
Column by Rob Salkowitz
November 20, 2023
Columnist Rob Salkowitz explains why 1986 was the year when the Direct Market model proved that creating comics for the most devoted and discerning readers was the future of the business.
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Rolling for Initiative -- 'Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn' Arrives
Column by Scott Thorne
November 20, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne discusses the arrival of Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn in his shop and the kind of reception it received.
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On the 50th Anniversary of the Direct Market
Column by Paul Levitz
November 15, 2023
In this column, former longtime DC Comics executive Paul Levitz looks at why the Direct Market played the role it did in American culture.
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Rolling for Initiative -- The Recent Decline in TCG Sales at the Retail Level
Column by Scott Thorne
November 13, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about the recent decline of TCG sales at the retail level, and looks at a few new things Wizards of the Coast has tried.
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Comic Stores 2023: 'It's Nearly 2024 and I'm More than Concerned'
Guest Column by Phil Boyle of Coliseum of Comics
November 7, 2023
Phil Boyle, whose Coliseum of Comics Chain is the largest comics and games retailer in the southeast, has shared his concerns and suggested solutions for comic stores at a time of declining sales.
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AI is Coming to Comics Whether We Like It or Not. Are There Ways It Could Help?
Column by Rob Salkowitz
November 6, 2023
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at the ways AI could impact the comics business, including some more positive than others.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Slacktober and 'Star Wars Unlimited'
Column by Scott Thorne
November 6, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about early holiday sales trends and his thoughts on the upcoming Star Wars Unlimited TCG.
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Rolling for Initiative -- More Dollars, Fewer SKUs for 'Magic: The Gathering'
Column by Scott Thorne
October 30, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at the number of sets Wizards of the Coast releases for Magic: The Gathering and how Play Boosters might help.
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