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.
But Deadline is June 30
June 19, 2020
Over $100 billion remains in the Paycheck Protection Program, which has recently been made more attractive, but the deadline for applications is June 30.
Adds Two Figure/Statue Specialists
June 19, 2020
DC Comics has announced the roster of four distributors it will use for its DC Direct statue, figure, and collectible line.
Chain Loses $165.7 Million in Quarter
June 10, 2020
GameStop's sales declined 34% in its fiscal Q1 ended May 2, taking the company to a $165.7 million loss for the quarter.
Negotiations to Extend Apparently Broke Down
June 5, 2020
In a statement released tonight, Diamond parent GFE CEO Steve Geppi described the negotiations that ended with DC’s announcement today that they were terminating their relationship.
Going with Lunar, UCS, Penguin Random House
June 5, 2020
In a dramatic move that transforms the landscape for comic stores, DC Comics has announced that its comics and graphic novels will no longer be distributed to independent retailers by Diamond Comic Distributors.
Not Furloughs, Gone
June 5, 2020
Funko furloughed "a significant portion of its employees" in early April, but these cuts will be permanent.
Chicago, California
June 2, 2020
We round up news here of more comics and game stores, in Illinois and California, looted and damaged in rioting over the weekend.
Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
June 1, 2020
A weekend of riots in U.S. cities has left a number of venerable stores destroyed, damaged, or looted in their wake.
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.
Celebrating the Film's 40th Anniversary
May 23, 2020
The Op has announced The Shining: Escape from the Overlook Hotel and The Shining: Come Play with Us puzzle for release later this year.
