Move to New Orleans Aborted
October 17, 2023
The Toy Association has aborted its plan to move Toy Fair away from New York to New Orleans after over 100 years in the Big Apple.
With 4% Growth Over Gigantic 2021
October 16, 2023
Sales of comics and graphic novels in 2022 were up 4% over a gigantic 2021.
Plus Sessions on the Past and Future of the Direct Market
October 11, 2023
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.
Publishers Offer Tips to Retailers on Choosing and Selling Manga
October 10, 2023
Manga publishers offer suggestions for retailers on how to select manga that will sell.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
October 9, 2023
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz shares thoughts on the future of the Direct Market.
After Four Years
October 9, 2023
Wizards of the Coast will end its partnership with Judge Academy on October 13, 2023, after four years.
For Direct Market Summit at New York Comic Con
October 9, 2023
Live selling platform Whatnot is Co-Sponsoring the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, the companies announced.
On Fanzines, Early Fandom, and the Beginning of the Direct Market
October 6, 2023
In the first part of this interview, Levitz talks about fanzines, fandom, and buying comics in the early 1970s.
The 1980s: Shifting Toward the Direct Market and the Rise of Vertigo
October 6, 2023
Levitz discusses how DC Comics retooled its content and practices for the Direct Market, as well as the rise of the Vertigo imprint.
On the Rise of Image, Changes in Distribution, and the Future of Comics Retail
October 6, 2023
Levitz talks about the founding of Image Comics, shifts in distribution, and the evolution of the comic shop.
