Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 20, 2017
The existing fan convention template is changing, and longtime convention organizers Wizard World and ReedPop are looking to push their shows into new territory this year.
And Offers $100,000 to Comic Contest Winner
January 19, 2017
Lezhin Entertainment, the top-grossing company in the booming market for paid Korean webtoon content, is entering its second year in the U.S. with a global comics talent contest that offers $100,000 to the winner.
In Charge of Everything Except Marvel Studios
January 18, 2017
Longtime Marvel executive Dan Buckley has been promoted to President of Marvel Entertainment.
New Company Formed, Including Pretzel Games
January 18, 2017
Former F2Z Entertainment CEO Sophie Gravel, with eight of her colleagues from F2Z, has formed Plan B Games.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 18, 2017
This week Bennett shares updates on topics he’s recently covered, including Superman’s costume, The Unstoppable Wasp , and Riverdale .
As Company Changes Distribution Strategy
January 18, 2017
In a new packaging and distribution strategy for its tabletop miniatures games Warmachine and Hordes , Army Boxes will only be available to retailers in limited quantities direct from the company.
Tied to 'Garbage Pail Kids'
January 17, 2017
Topps has launched a new line of comics tied to Garbage Pail Kids with a unique business model.
Despite Increased Game, Merch Sales
January 17, 2017
Two chains trying to pivot out of the packaged media business reported holiday sales down sharply from the previous year despite increased sales in their merch categories, including tabletop games.
Celebrates 6th Anniversary with In-Store Events
January 16, 2017
To celebrate its sixth year in business, Greater Than Games is sponsoring “Multiverse Month,” a series of five promo events for its retail partner
Sales Estimates for December Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
January 13, 2017
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during December 2016.
