ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Talk Back

Dave Elliott of Atomeka saw Rob Salkowitz’s column on the middlebrow comics glut, and directed our attention to his post (originally on DeviantArt), with his outline for improved publishing programs at the Big Two comic publishers.

Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics on 'MAD Magazine' #1's Cover

'Who is DC saying 'F*** You' to?'

April 11, 2018

Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics and Cards questions the meaning behind the cover to the new MAD Magazine #1.

Brian Peets of A-1 Comics, Inc. on the Passing of Dave Hawksworth

'Saddened'

January 11, 2018

Brian Peets of A-1 Comics, Inc. reflects upon the unexpected passing of Dave Hawksworth, Diamond Comic Distributor's Outside Sales Manager.

Michael Tierney of Collector's Edition/The Comic Book Store on Formula for Regrowing the Comics Industry

'A lack of choices… keeps this market small.'

January 4, 2018

Michael Tierney of Collector's Edition and The Comic Book Store offers a formula designed to regrow the comic book industry.

Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web on Variant Covers

'The Case Against Variant Covers'

November 28, 2017

In this Talk Back, retailer Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web presents a case against variant covers.

Jen King of Space Cadets on Comics Store Reordering

'Our customers are much happier…'

October 20, 2017

In this Talk Back, Jen King of Space Cadets Collection Collection sent Jim McLauchlin the following response regarding his quest for a copy of Fu Jitsu #1.

Rembert N. Parker of Reader on Ordering Comics

'Money simply isn't available to order extra copies.'

October 20, 2017

In this Talk Back, Rembert N. Parker of Reader Copies responds to Jim McLauchlin's journey for a single comic through the direct distribution system.

Michael Breakfield of Lone Star Comics on Declining Comic Sales

'Maybe it's because the product is substandard?'

September 11, 2017

Michael Breakfield of Lone Star Comics in Arlington, Texas comments on the recent August sales report indicating comic book sales were significantly down.