Early Publisher, Marvel Direct Sales Manager, Agent
August 18, 2023
Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.
How a Growing Direct Market Expanded to Suburbia
August 16, 2023
If "follow the money" is a good business axiom, well, then that's just what Direct Market comic stores did, following both populations and money from cities to suburbs.
From Convention Dealer to Distributor, the Early Days
August 14, 2023
Geppi started as a convention dealer, reluctantly set up a store, saw it expand to eight stores, and reluctantly became a distributor.
Based on Notes Made at the Time
July 19, 2023
I recently came across the typewritten notes from our meetings at the con that year.
Former IDW President on Becoming Sea Gate Customer #6
July 18, 2023
The former IDW Publisher and President was the #6 customer of Sea Gate Distributors, the first Direct Market comic distributor.
Former IDW, Topps Exec Talks About Becoming Sea Gate Customer #6
July 18, 2023
We interviewed former IDW and Topps executive Greg Goldstein, who started out selling comics at Phil Seuling's New York City comic conventions, and was Sea Gate customer #6.
'What the Hell Are You Thinking??? You'll Get Mugged Here!'
July 18, 2023
Larry Strawther, a high school friend of Bud Plant, shares some fond memories of cross-country road trips he took along with Bud in the early 1970s.
We Profile One of the World's Largest Comic Retailers
July 14, 2023
An ICv2 profile of one of the world’s largest comic retailers.
Direct Market Pioneers Return to the Birthplace of the Direct Market
July 13, 2023
Retailing, distribution, and publishing pioneers from the early days of the Direct Market convene at Comic-Con, where the Direct Market got its start.
On Selling Comics in Texas in the Early Days of the Direct Market
July 13, 2023
Wayne describes his experiences as a retailer in Texas in the early days of the Direct Market.
