Early Publisher, Marvel Direct Sales Manager, Agent
August 18, 2023
Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.
On the RPG Market, OGL Impacts, Key Fall Releases, and 2024 Plans
August 18, 2023
We talked about his view of the RPG market, the impact of Wizards of the Coast's OGL mis-step, and Free League's key fall releases.
How a Growing Direct Market Expanded to Suburbia
August 16, 2023
If "follow the money" is a good business axiom, well, then that's just what Direct Market comic stores did, following both populations and money from cities to suburbs.
From Convention Dealer to Distributor, the Early Days
August 14, 2023
Geppi started as a convention dealer, reluctantly set up a store, saw it expand to eight stores, and reluctantly became a distributor.
On the Upcoming Game, 'Stan Lee's Genesis'
August 14, 2023
We connected with co-creators of Stan Lee's Genesis, a new Rocketship board game coming to Kickstarter and retail in the coming months.
On License Expansion, Mad Cave's Top Titles, and Direct Market Opportunities
August 8, 2023
We talked about Mad Cave Studios' licensed title expansion, the top titles, current and upcoming, and the opportunity for growth in the Direct Market.
Plus: Thieves Make Off with $15,000+ Worth of Merch from Portland Game Store
August 7, 2023
Another burglary, in Portland, Oregon, resulted in the loss of over $15,000 worth of merchandise.
In Volatile Spring for Minis
August 4, 2023
A swirl of trends shook up the miniatures business in hobby game stores in Spring 2023.
Play Big, Play Bold, Play 'Conquest'!
August 2, 2023
Retailers have the opportunity to pre-purchase Conquest's new Drum Beast and Tontorr Colossal Bundles through August 7.
By Sending Him to Alternate Universes & Timelines
July 26, 2023
Howard will be re-imagined in different timelines and universes.
