Lowers Sales Guidance for Q4
November 8, 2024
Funko is seeing warning signs in consumer behavior which are leading it to cut its sales guidance for Q4.
On Product Configuration, Rarity Scheme, Printer, Organized Play, Distribution, More
November 7, 2024
They shared info on the product configuration, rarity scheme, organized play, distribution, their printer, and recent additions to the property and artist rosters.
One of the Earliest Korean Digital Comics Platforms Ends Run
November 4, 2024
Netcomics, one of the earliest Korean digital comics platforms, is shutting down, even as the Korean webtoon phenomenon has become a major force in the U.S.
On Creating a Universe, the Role of Comics, the Shows, the Toys
November 4, 2024
ICv2 interviewed media and consumer products company Nacelle Company CEO Brian Volk-Weiss at New York Comic Con to talk about how they came to aggregate their properties.
Column By Rob Salkowitz
October 29, 2024
Columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at a new data tool announced at New York Comic Con.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 28, 2024
This week, Scott Thorne looks at two of the announcements made at MagicCon over the weekend.
How Cutting Out the Middleman Can Help Retailers
October 24, 2024
Barrucci and Sablik discussed how selling direct to consumers changes the business and how it can ultimately be good for retailers.
Dunbier Discusses Upcoming Titles, Meyers Reveals 100K Sold of GodSlap
October 23, 2024
Dunbier, a longtime editor who pioneered the Artists Editions format, talked about his upcoming catalog, while Meyers said that Bad Egg’s flagship title GodSlap has had orders of over 100,000 across the first five issues.
And Cutting Drop Points, Carriers
October 23, 2024
Diamond Comic Distributors is closing one of its two distribution centers, cutting regional drop points, and consolidating carriers.
IDW Dark Includes Paramount Licensed Properties
October 18, 2024
IDW Publishing has announced IDW Dark, a horror imprint that will include stories from Paramount licensed properties.