From Arcane Wonders in 2017
April 7, 2017
At the GAMA Trade Show, ICv2 spoke with Arcane Wonders to find out about upcoming 2017 releases, expansions, and new retail support initiatives.
In 'Munchkin: Marvel Edition - Deadpool Just Deadpool' Expansion
April 7, 2017
USAoply will release a new expansion for its licensed Munchkin: Marvel Edition game dedicated to the Merc with a Mouth – Deadpool.
By Small Amount
April 7, 2017
For the fifth consecutive month, beginning last November, sales of comics and graphic novels to the comic store channel by Diamond Comic Distributors fell in March.
Column by Steve Bennett
April 5, 2017
Bennett examines the media’s reaction to statements made by Marvel’s David Gabriel during an interview with ICv2, and what may happen next.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
April 5, 2017
The inability to create new in-continuity characters creates a zero-sum game for DC and Marvel.
For Black Crown, Ominous Press
April 3, 2017
IDW announced the first title for Shelly Bond’s creator-owned imprint Black Crown and a partnership with Ominous Press to release a line of fantasy and sci-fi titles.
'Addressing Retailer Concerns, Part 2'
March 31, 2017
In Part 2, we covered the discussion of talent management, securing hot talent, creating new talent, event fatigue, timing of events, and trade pricing.
George R. R. Martin's 'A Game of Thrones' Sequel
March 28, 2017
Dynamite Entertainment is adapting the second book in George R. R. Martin’s immensely popular A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series for comics.
'Battleship,' 'Monopoly,' and 'Yathzee' Editions
March 27, 2017
Gearing up for the next film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, USAopoly has announced Pirates themed versions of three familiar games.
Sony Expands Spider-Man Universe
March 23, 2017
Sony is expanding their Spider-Man cinematic universe to include a feature film centered on Spider-Man antagonists / allies Silver Sable and Black Cat.