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?
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.
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.
Column by Scott Thorne
June 21, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne discusses DC's distribution choices and offers some insight on Free RPG Day.
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.
Column by Steve Bennett
June 10, 2020
Steve Bennett looks at the state of the comics business, some DC comics that are a great fit for new readers, and comics with coronavirus connections.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
June 8, 2020
While I find the case that the DC-Diamond situation has made matters worse convincing, there are some who believe it might be a good thing in the long run – assuming there is a long run.
Column by Scott Thorne
June 7, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne compares how Asmodee NA handled backing out of Alliance Game Distributors against how DC Comics backed out of Diamond Comic Distributors.
Column by Scott Thorne
May 31, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne looks at the upcoming Dungeon Crawl Classics Day.
Instead of Monthly Catalogues
May 28, 2020
I'd like to suggest a new model for taking advance orders on geek culture products, such as games, comics, and merch.
Column by Scott Thorne
May 26, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne looks at support programs for game stores by publishers.
Column by Scott Thorne
May 18, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne passes on a suggestion for Wizards of the Coast on handling prerelease weekend for Magic: The Gathering, shares news on weekend sales, and offers thoughts on private equity and retailer bankruptcies.