Hector Torres Joins Tyne Hunter
May 10, 2021
Penguin Random House is adding Hector Torres, who joins Tyne Hunter in handling the comic store channel
Retailer Applications in May, Grants in June
April 16, 2021
Up to $10,000 grants for retailers; applications open soon.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
April 12, 2021
In his column this week, Rob Salkowitz looks at a possible positive outcome from the recent PRHPS deal to distribute Marvel comics.
As IDW Media Holdings Plans Offering, Move to NYSE American
April 6, 2021
IDW made the revelation in a filing disclosing a planned stock offering and a move to the NYSE American.
To Help Independent Booksellers and Comic Stores Come Back Post-COVID
March 31, 2021
The Book Industry and Charity Foundation (Binc) announced the launch of their Survive to Thrive grant program.
Seeking to Serve Existing Clients, Use Learnings from Indie Bookstores
March 31, 2021
The decision to distribute Marvel comic books to the direct market is part of a long term strategy for the book distribution giant, sources close to the situation told ICv2.
News Corp Buys Houghton Mifflin
March 30, 2021
News Corp will acquire the Books & Media segment of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to be operated by HarperCollins Publishers.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 29, 2021
This week, Rob Salkowitz takes an in-depth look at Marvel Comics' move to Penguin Random House for comic store distribution last week.
Plus Vampire Romance, Fantasy, and Memoirs of a Foodie
March 29, 2021
Kodansha Comics has announced nine new print manga licenses, including fantasy, vampire romance, and the memoirs of a Michelin Guide inspector.
Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Distribution Deal with Penguin Random House
March 25, 2021
Marvel has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Penguin Random House to distribute Marvel comics and graphic novels to comic stores.