Column by Scott Thorne
June 3, 2024
This week, columnist Scott Thorne discusses the shipping cartons for Disney Lorcana OP materials, and the proliferation of cartons from Penguin Random House and Games Workshop.
Trends and Change in the Comic and Book Markets
May 22, 2024
In Part 1, we discuss recent market trends in comic stores and the book market, and the nature of those changes.
Changing Channels, Including Kickstarter, Output, Variants, Diamond, and Disney and Warner Bros. Plans
May 22, 2024
In Part 2, we focused on Dynamite's changing channel mix, its output, use of variants, why it stuck with Diamond, and the company’s plans for its growing Disney and Warner Bros. lines.
For Book Channel
May 16, 2024
Tokyopop is moving to Penguin Random House Publisher Services for book channel distribution, the companies announced.
Kelly Thompson Manifests New Adventures for Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup!
May 6, 2024
Dynamite Entertainment is coming back to Townsville with The Powerpuff Girls, written by Kelly Thompson and featuring a rotating roster of artists, beginning with Paulina Ganucheau on issue #1!
With 'Craniacs Series 1'
May 3, 2024
After a limited Series 0 of trading cards, Craniacs Series 1 is going into wide distribution in the hobby sector.
On Direct Market Distribution, Marvel's Publishing Plans, Including a New Program for Kids, More
May 1, 2024
In Part 2, we talked about Marvel Comics' structure, direct market distribution, Marvel’s title count, Marvel’s publishing plan, including a new program for kids comics, and Marvel’s themes for the year.
With Art by Claudia Balboni with Brad Simpson, Plus Artgerm Cover
April 30, 2024
Addiction Comics will release a new comic series written by Zurzolo and Quinn, with art by Claudia Balboni with Brad Simpson, and an A cover by Artgerm.
Launching with Vault OGN; Michael Bay and Brad Fuller's Platinum Dunes Developing
April 25, 2024
Post Malone is writing a graphic novel for Vault Comics, with producers Michael Bay and Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes joining in to develop a feature film.
On Market Conditions, BOOM! and Diamond, Direct-to-Consumer Sales, More
April 25, 2024
In Part 1, we talked about market conditions, why BOOM! Studios is with Diamond Comic Distributors, direct-to-consumer sales, and channel mix.
