An ICv2 Release. Horror is one of the hottest genres in entertainment, with movies, television, and other media supporting a growing flow of games, comics, manga, merch and other products. The growing Halloween retail season has evolved into the best time to sell horror-themed products, with movie releases and television shows showcasing the genre and retailer displays and promotions building on that foundation.
"Horror has become increasingly important as a genre in the geek categories we cover," ICv2 Publisher Milton Griepp said as the new ICv2 event was announced. "And that trend has been moving in tandem with the growing importance of Halloween as a shopping season. We're hosting this event to focus on the growing genre and season, and the opportunities they represent. We want to thank our sponsors, Dark Horse Comics, Friendly Skeleton, and Hachette Boardgames for their support."
Watch ICv2 every day during Horror Week for more on what's happening in this fast-growing genre.
Here's the full linked list of Horror Week articles:
News and Features
Horror Week Showbiz Round-up Special Edition
Horror Comic Growing in Direct Market
New 'Werewolf: The Apocalypse' Setting
'Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House' Incoming
Selling Summerween
Fantasy Flight Reveals New 'Arkham Horror' Scenario Pack
Sweeten Up Halloween with 'Dreadful Meadows'
CMON Will Release New 'Cthulhu: Death May Die S4 Expansion'
Uncover 'The Terror Beneath'
Manga Goes to the Dark Side
Para Bellum Games Unveils 'Conquest' Halloween Exclusive
Dark Horse Resurrects 'The Tooth'
Stock the Most Terrifying Tabletop Games
Spine-Tingling Graphic Novels
Gaming Accessories to Die For
'Dwellings' Halloween Special
Horror Week 2024 Feature: Horror Titles for Kids and Teens
Gemstone to Publish Svengoolie 45th Anniversary Comic
Sponsored
Three Spine-Chilling Games to Haunt Your Game Night! (Hachette Boardgames)
Friendly Skeleton - Games That Are Accessible to Everyone (Friendly Skeleton)

Growing Genre, Growing Season Get New Focus
Posted by ICv2 on August 19, 2024 @ 2:33 am CT

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