ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Comics

Rolling for Initiative -- Games Workshop Sues Online Sellers; More on Free Comic Book Day, Tariffs

Column by Scott Thorne

May 12, 2025

This week, columnist Scott Thorne looks at a recent Games Workshop lawsuit targeting counterfeits and infringers, and adds more thoughts on FCBD and tariffs.

Loeb and Di Meo on 'Age of Apocalypse' Event

'X-Men of Apocalypse'

May 12, 2025

Marvel Comics will launch X-Men of Apocalypse, a new comic event written by Jeph Loeb with art by Simone Di Meo.

Seven Stories Press to Publish Darryl Cunningham's 'Elon Musk'

Cunningham Cited Fear of Legal Action for Delay in Finding a Publisher

May 12, 2025

Cunningham had trouble finding a publisher, possibly due to fears of legal action.

Image Brings Back 'Battle Pope' with 25th Anniversary Edition

Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore's Superhero Spoof Is Back in Full Regalia

May 9, 2025

The series, by The Walking Dead co-creators Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, is back in a new format.

Preview: 'One World Under Doom' Tie-In Issues for August 2025

From Marvel Comics

May 9, 2025

Learn how the Doctor Doom's reign continues to impact the Marvel Universe with the reveal of One World Under Doom issues on sale this August.

'Dog Man: Big Jim Believes' Coming in November 2025

Scholastic Says U.S. YTD Dog Man Sales Are Up 34% Compared to Last Year

May 9, 2025

According to Scholastic, year to date sales of the best-selling series are up 34% compared to the same period last year.

Funko Scrambling to Deal with Tariffs

Downsizing, Shifting Sources, Looking for Capital

May 9, 2025

Funko disclosed a series of moves to deal with the impact of tariffs on its business with its quarterly report, including downsizing, shifting sources, and looking for capital.

'Battle Beast' Orders 'Nearly 400,000'

With Pre-Release Sellout

May 9, 2025

Battle Beast #1 has orders for "nearly 400,000 copies worldwide," and has sold out at the distributor level prior to release.

Preview: 'Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man' #1

From Marvel Comics

May 9, 2025

New hero rapid makes an electrifying debut, Kid Venom finally makes the move to the 616 and more in Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1!

Mimi Pond on the Mitford Sisters, Elise Gravel on Growing Up in the 90s, New Works by Tom Gauld and Lee Lai, More Yokai

In Drawn & Quarterly's Fall 2025 Catalog

May 8, 2025

Drawn & Quarterly lines up work by new and seasoned cartoonists for their Fall 2025 Catalog.

Diamond Bankruptcy Fees Mount

Over $1.9 Million in Fees for March

May 8, 2025

Professional fees in the Diamond bankruptcy case continue to mount, with over $1.9 million in fees billed for March.

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