Is a "Netflix" shift happening in the world of digital comics and graphic novels?

Last week I spoke with ComicBlitz founder and CEO Jordan Plosky about recent developments with the company, his view of the digital comics landscape, and the potential of the subscription-based model going forward.

An ICv2 Release. ICv2 has kicked off its first BD ( Bandes Dessinees ) Week celebration, focused on one of the three greatest traditions of comics in the world (along with manga and American comics).

This week’s home entertainment releases include one of this summer’s best-reviewed blockbusters, as well as the season’s most successful R-rated comedy, a new Batman animated feature that revives the 1960s Batman ethos (and cast) as well as a misleadingly titled ( Anthropoid ), but very engrossing World War II thriller.

Tyler Perry’s horror movie comedy Boo! A Medea Halloween topped the weekend box office with an estimated $16.7 million as Ron Howard’s third Da Vinci Code film, Inferno bombed here in North America, coming in a whopping $10 million short of expectations.

We talk about games, coloring books, IDW Limited, and possible new categories.

Publisher Services Inc. (PSI), has had some client turnover in the last few weeks.

We talk about current Pokemon trends, the state of the anime business, and some tools and advice for geek culture retailers in the manga business.

AT&T is in “advanced talks” to acquire Time Warner, parent of Warner Bros. Studios; cable channels including HBO, TNT, and TBS; and DC Entertainment.

To catch up on pop-up imprints, DC’s change in strategy regarding creator exclusives, and the strategy on collections in the wake of the Rebirth launch.