First #1 R-Rated Comedy in 3 Years
August 18, 2019
The linguistically raunchy tween comedy Good Boys surpassed expectations and topped the weekend box office with a $21 million debut.
The Comics Market 'Malaise;' Periodicals vs. Graphic Novels; Genre Tastes; and Image Titles with Overlooked Potential
August 16, 2019
We caught up with Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson recently to get his views on current issues, and discussed his perspective on the comics market "malaise," periodicals vs. graphic novels, whether tastes in genres are shifting, and Image titles that may offer more opportunities than are currently being realized.
Plus Special Merch, More
August 13, 2019
Marvel is planning a wide range of brand activations around its 80th anniversary this year, including in-store, in-game, and convention events, special merch, and more.
Sales Estimates for July Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
August 12, 2019
These are estimate of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during July 2019.
Sales Estimates for July Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
August 12, 2019
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during July 2019.
Comic Book-Based ‘The Kitchen’ Bombs
August 11, 2019
David Leitch's Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw dropped 58%, but still had enough firepower to top the weekend box office.
With Extra Week, Year-to-Date Tracks Up 0.69%
August 9, 2019
With 31 weeks through the end of July 2019 vs. 30 weeks through the end of July 2018 (or 3% more weeks), sales were up 0.63% year-to-date.
By J. Michael Straczynski and Mike Deodato, Jr.
August 9, 2019
Artists, Writers, and Artisans will launch its shared superhero universe a series by J. Michael Straczynski and Mike Deodato, Jr. in early 2020.
Hardcover in 2020
August 6, 2019
IDW Publishing will release a hardcover collection of the classic 1960s DC Captain Action series, Captain Action Enterprises announced at San Diego Comic-Con.
But Does Twice As Well Overseas (Without China)
August 4, 2019
Hobbs & Shaw , the Fast and Furious spin-off directed by David Leitch, took the weekend box office crown as expected.