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.

"Explore the Store" is ICv2's feature series of articles that showcase the layout, inventory, and decor of local gaming and comic book stores across the United States. ICv2 recently visited Little Shop of Magic at 7265 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy #115, Las Vegas, NV 89113.

Vault Comics gave away 137,000 copies of Unnatural Order to retailers in September.

ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp has made a significant donation of Capital City Distribution publications and papers to the comics collections at Columbia University's Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

The Toy Association is moving Toy Fair out of New York after the next show, and is also changing dates from its current Fall schedule.

The lawsuit alleges that the strategies that Amazon uses to maintain its monopoly are illegal and hurt both buyers and sellers on the platform.

Oni's new management team is making some changes, and Gorinson and Hahn explain why Oni is returning to monthly comics, and what that means for the 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.

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz talks to Terry Moore about his history as a self-publisher and his thoughts on the role of the Direct Market.

GTS will join ACD Distribution, Alliance Game Distributors, and PHD Distribution in Renegade's U.S. hobby distribution roster.