ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Merch

Funko reported a loss of $41 million on a 28% U.S. sales decline in a brutal second quarter, which it attributed primarily to the impact of U.S. import taxes.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 5

Inside and Outside the Con

August 7, 2025

Cosplayers and re-enactors showed off their talents both inside and outside the convention center.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 4

A Good Time Was Had by All

August 7, 2025

From old-school comics hunters to Skibidi Toilet cosplayers, this year's Comic-Con had something for everyone.

Consigners Ask Bankruptcy Court to Force Sparkle Pop to Decide

Whether It Wants to Accept Diamond's Consignment Agreements

August 6, 2025

The Ad Hoc Committee has filed a motion asking the court to force Sparkle Pop to decide whether it wants to assume the Diamond consignment agreements.

Diamond Bankruptcy Continues to Rack Up Fees

Over $9 Million at End of June

August 6, 2025

Professional fees billed from filing through the end of June now total over $9 million.

SDCC 2025: Party at the End of the World?

Column by Rob Salkowitz

August 5, 2025

In this week's column by Rob Salkowitz, he looks at the industry's biggest show, held in the midst of some existential issues.

ICv2 Interview: Sam Kusek, Kickstarter Senior Outreach Lead, Comics

On Growth in 2024, YTD 2025, Retailer Tiers, New Functionalities

August 5, 2025

We talked about the growth of comics on the platform last year, what's happening in 2025, the use of retailer tiers, and new functionalities being used for comics.

'Superman' Flies Past $300 Million, as 'FF' Drops; 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Hulks Up, Bond Film Finds Writer, Sony Buys into Bandai, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Trailers

Showbiz Round-Up

August 4, 2025

The post-SDCC showbiz news is still spicy a week after the show's conclusion. It's time for another round-up!

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 2

Early Friday, Continued

August 4, 2025

We continue our coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Part 2 of our photo galleries, showcasing photos from early Friday, the second day of the show.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 3

Friday, Continued

August 4, 2025

We continue our coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Part 3 of our photo galleries, showcasing photos from later Friday, the second day of the show.

SDCC: 'G.I. Joe' to Go Semi-Monthly for 'Dreadnok War,' Kirkman and Mora Take Over on 'Transformers,' 'Void Rivals' Kicks Off New Storyline and Artist

Skybound Updates the Energon Universe

July 31, 2025

Changes are coming to the Energon Universe, and Skybound previewed some at SDCC.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 1

Thursday and Early Friday

July 31, 2025

Comic-Con had a more low-key feel this year; with the streaming wars winding down and more limited release schedules from the big studios, the money spent on the show by Hollywood appeared to be declining as a result.

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