ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Showbiz

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- Comics In Space

Column by Steve Bennett

September 29, 2021

This week, columnist Steve Bennett talks about First Woman and laments the death of Final Space.

Marvel Files Suits in New Rights Battle

Seeks to Block Copyright Terminations

September 24, 2021

A new battle over the rights to key Marvel characters broke out on Friday, as Marvel filed lawsuits to block efforts to terminate its copyrights in key Marvel characters.

IDW to Bring Back Artist's Edition of Dave Stevens' 'The Rocketeer'

New Printing for 40th Anniversary, Ahead of New Movie

September 22, 2021

With a Rocketeer movie and board game on the way, IDW Publishing is doing a new printing of the Artist’s edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Rocketeer story.

Can Marvel and DC Turn Listeners into Readers? Do They Even Want To?

Column by Rob Salkowitz

September 22, 2021

In this column by Rob Salkowitz, he asks whether big comic company podcasts bring new readers into the publishing business.

Confessions of a Comic Book Guy -- The Return Of Giant Character Balloons

Column by Steve Bennett

September 22, 2021

This week, columnist Steve Bennett talks Archie Webtoons and a little about the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

40 Years Later, 'Blade Runner' Becomes an RPG

From Free League Publishing

September 22, 2021

Free League Publishing has announced a deal with Alcon Entertainment to produce Blade Runner: The Roleplaying Game.

IDW to Publish 'Sonic & Tails: Best Buds Forever'

Ahead of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' Movie

September 20, 2021

The collection of previously published comics focuses on the duo who will take center screen in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie.

Funcom Acquires Cabinet Group

And Conan, Mutant Year Zero, Solomon Kane, Others

September 20, 2021

Online game publisher Funcom has acquired The Cabinet Group, owner of dozens of intellectual properties, including Conan, Mutant Year Zero, and Solomon Kane.