Column by Scott Thorne
June 21, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne discusses DC's distribution choices and offers some insight on Free RPG Day.
Event Extended from Mid-July through Early September
June 18, 2020
Instead of a single-day event with crowds in stores, the release of free comics will extend over nine consecutive weeks.
Going with Lunar, UCS, Penguin Random House
June 5, 2020
In a dramatic move that transforms the landscape for comic stores, DC Comics has announced that its comics and graphic novels will no longer be distributed to independent retailers by Diamond Comic Distributors.
Handling Product in the Pipeline, Diamonds New Competitive Landscape
May 21, 2020
We talk about how GFE companies will handle the product caught in the pipeline between order and shipment during the shutdown, and Diamond's new competitive landscape.
ICv2 Interview: We Learn More About the Organization, and Its Programs
April 19, 2020
We inteview the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation to find out how it became the lead organization helping comic and book retailers survive the coronavirus crisis.
Five of Top Seven Comic Publishers Selling Through Unusual Mix of Retailers
April 13, 2020
Of the top seven graphic novel publishers in comic stores, five are continuing to release at least some new graphic novel titles into the book channel.
Graphic Novel Distribution Update
March 30, 2020
Some portions of the book distribution channel are continuing to function during the coronavirus crisis, so we reached out to two companies active in the graphic novel segment in the book channel to determine their status.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 10, 2020
Rob Salkowitz looks at the story behind the cancellation of a major comic convention and the implications for the event business.
Major Pacific Northwest Show Issuing Refunds
March 6, 2020
Convention organizer Reedpop is postponing Emerald City Comic Con to new summer dates due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the Seattle area.
Cancel Retailer Breakfast, Diamond Select Toys Exhibit
March 5, 2020
Geppi Family Enterprises companies Diamond Comic Distributors and Diamond Select Toys have pulled out of Emerald City Comic Con over coronavirus fears.
