The two industry veterans discussed how the Direct Market both transformed comics and saved them.

Sales of periodical comics have barely kept up with inflation, but graphic novel sales are growing in the direct market.

The ICv2 Insider Talks at New York Comic Con will include the ICv2 White Paper, with facts and figures on North American comics and graphic novel market as the Direct Market turns 50, plus sessions on the past and future of the Direct Market.

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz shares thoughts on the future of the Direct Market.

Live selling platform Whatnot is Co-Sponsoring the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, the companies announced.

The final session at the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, and Comic Industry Social Hour at New York Comic Con, will bring together a panel of industry thought leaders to mark the 50th anniversary of the Direct Market with a look ahead to its future.

ReedPop will host a full day of trade programming and events, including the ICv2 Insider Talks, at New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 12.

Digital comic reading and distribution platform GlobalComix has signed to Co-Sponsor the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, to be held in association with New York Comic Con.

Don't miss this important event for business and creative professionals, the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, and Comic Industry Social Hour, at New York Comic Con.

ICv2's complete coverage of the past, present, and future of the comics Direct Market.