A Look Back at the Early Days of Distribution in the Business of Geek Culture
April 8, 2020
The coronavirus crisis, which threatens the network of independent retailers and the distributors and publishers that serve them, heightened my interest in looking back at a time when that network was just forming.
Guest Column by Nick Barrucci
February 25, 2020
"There is a retail minority that prefer[s] cancel culture over discussion and understanding."
Sales Estimates for January Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 17, 2020
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during January 2020.
As DC Has Top Comic, Marvel Top Graphic Novel
February 14, 2020
DC Comics had the top comic by units shipped with Wonder Woman #750.
Returnability, 2020 Predictions and Plans, Comics for Kids
December 23, 2019
In Part 2 of this two-part interview, we talk about returnability, expectations for market conditions in 2020, BOOM! Studio's publishing plans, and comics for kids.
On the Overall Market and Dynamite’s Periodical Sales
November 1, 2019
We recently sat down with Dynamite Entertainment CEO Nick Barrucci to talk about the market and Dynamite’s place in it. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, we discuss his views on the overall market, Dynamite's evolving periodical strategy, and recent sales trends.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 16, 2019
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2019.
More Than Twice the Publisher's Recent Estimate
June 26, 2019
Dynamite Entertainment's Nick Barucci has announced a print run of "more than 130,000 copies" for the first issue the 50th Anniversary reboot of the Vampirella comic written by Christopher Priest.
Collectible Games Decline, Especially at Mass, Pulls Down Category
April 22, 2019
The decline was driven by a 14% decline in collectible games, which was the only down category of five.
Pre-War Years Omnibus by Bill Everett
February 26, 2019
Marvel is launching the Timely's Greatest collection, begining with The Golden Age Sub-Mariner .
