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.
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.
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.
Former DC Exec Talks About His Early Days in Retailing
July 13, 2023
Wayne, who was a DC Comics executive for 28 years, describes his early days as a comics retailer.
On Selling Comics from His Home and Opening Pacific Comics
July 10, 2023
Schanes talks about his early years selling comics, starting out selling comics from his home and then opening his store, Pacific Comics.
On Retailing and Distribution Challenges in the '70s
July 10, 2023
Schanes discusses retailing and the challenges of distribution in the 1970s.
On Becoming a Distributor and Negotiating with Publishers as a Teenager
July 10, 2023
Schanes talks about establishing their distribution business, dealing with Marvel Comics and DC Comics while still in his teens.
