Interviews, News, Previews, More
October 23, 2017
An ICv2 Release. ICv2 has kicked off its second annual BD Week celebration, focused on the growing market for the category in North America.
For the Next Big Hit
October 23, 2017
Rob Salkowitz and special guest Shareablee CEO Tania Yuki looked at all social media platforms to measure what properties fans are particularly engaged with.
NPD Looks at Graphic Novel Channels and Genres
October 23, 2017
After a look at the different landscapes of the graphic novel business, she offered some advice for retailers on how to use recent trends to their advantage.
'Money simply isn't available to order extra copies.'
October 20, 2017
In this Talk Back, Rembert N. Parker of Reader Copies responds to Jim McLauchlin's journey for a single comic through the direct distribution system.
For Comic, Book Retailers
October 19, 2017
After a bookseller lawsuit supported by the CBLDF, the California law regulating sale of autographed memorabilia has been successfully amended.
Who Is Buying What, and Where?
October 19, 2017
NPD's Kristen McLean: "I actually am seeing a whole demographic coming up behind the consumers that we have been doing business with for the last couple of decades."
Column by Jim McLauchlin
October 18, 2017
Columnist Jim McLauchlin tracks his desire for a single comic through the direct distribution system to find why it wasn’t in the store when he wanted it, and what can be done about it.
'I Still Enjoy Doing This Stuff. So for Me, It's Not Work.'
October 16, 2017
In Business 3x3, a business retailer or executive will share their experience with three things they’ve done right, three things they’ve done wrong, and what else they’ve learned along the way.
With Blue Chip Bankers on Board
October 16, 2017
Licensed merch powerhouse Funko has filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of Class A common stock.
For Criminal Sexual Abuse Against a Minor
October 12, 2017
The owner of Snap Keep Games in McHenry, Illinois has been indicted for criminal sexual abuse.
