ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Talk Back

In this Talk Back, Rod Lamberti of Rodman Comics in Ankeny, Iowa shared his experience with his new comic distributors, plus his thoughts on Modern Horizons 2, Free Comic Book Day, and more.

Rod Lamberti of Rodman Comics on Budgeting

'Ordering Comics Is Very Complex'

June 28, 2021

In this Talk Back, Rod Lamberti of Rodman Comics in Ankeny, Iowa talks about the difficulties of budgeting for new comics when there are so many variables.

Michael Tierney of Collector's Edition & The Comic Book Store on Closing His Brick and Mortar Stores - Open 38 and 31 Years

'I'm Not Closing Down--I'm Just Changing the Way I Do Business.'

June 12, 2020

Comic book retailer Michael Tierney, of the Comic Book Store and Collector's Edition, has announced a big change in how he'll be doing business in the future.

Publisher Tom Skulan of FantaCo Talks About the Current Crisis

'The Changes Are Going to be Profound and Permanent'

May 28, 2020

Tom Skulan of publisher FantaCo sent in this post, formatted as a Q&A, to share his thoughts on coronavirus crisis and its impact on the comics business from a historical perspective.

Buddy Saunders of Lone Star Comics and MyComicShop on DC's Distribution Plan

'Ill-Conceived'

April 21, 2020

Saunders shared his thoughts on DC's distribution plans, a message he’s also sending to his customers today.

Michael Tierney of Collector's Edition & The Comic Book Store on DC Resuming New Comics

'Nothing But Good News'

April 19, 2020

Michael Tierney of two stores in Little Rock, Arkansas shared the response in his stores to the news that DC Comics would resume shipping some comics in late April.

Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics and Cards on DC's New Distribution Plan

'The End of DC Comics?'

April 18, 2020

Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics and Cards in Sparta, New Jersey saw the news of DC Comics' plans to begin distributing new comics and doesn't like it.

Darin Henry of Sitcomics Offers 'How to Save Comics in Two Easy Steps'

Marketing and Expanding the Base

April 7, 2020

Darin Henry, writer/publisher at Sitcomics, offers this two-step plan for saving comics.

Humanoids Execs, Talent Eulogize Juan Gimenez

'It Was the Middle of a Sunny Day of 1991 in Paris'

April 4, 2020

We received this statement from Humanoids Publishing about the passing of comics and game artist Juan Gimenez from the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Bill Schanes on the Book Distributors Continuing their Distribution Operations

'Profits Over Public Safety'

April 4, 2020

Longtime Diamond Comic Distributors executive Bill Schanes (retired) spoke up about the continuation of graphic novel operations in the book channel, arguing they put "profits over public safety."

Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics and Cards on COVID-19 and Retailing

'Where Is DC Comics During this Pandemic?'

March 25, 2020

Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics and Cards in Sparta, New Jersey is looking for something from the #2 comic publisher.

Michael Tierney of Collector's Edition & The Comic Book Store on COVID-19's Impact on Retailing

'Dependent on the publishers continuing to publish.'

March 23, 2020

Michael Tierney of Collector's Edition and The Comic Book Store provides an update on the retail impact from the coronavirus pandemic.

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