Marvel has revealed a die-cut variant cover for Spider-Woman #1 designed by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd.

"We’re on the cusp of either a renaissance of new ideas on how to sell comics, or we’re facing an extinction level event for comic stores."

In the closing days of 2019, we caught up with Dark Horse Comics CEO Mike Richardson for a wide-ranging interview. In Part 1, we talk about the comics and graphic novel market, Dark Horse shows in the pipeline, the impact of Dark Horse’s new investor, and key content areas for Dark Horse.

In Part 2, we talk about Dark Horse Comics initiatives to help comic stores expand into growth areas, the future of the comic store, the impact of the streamers, and Dark Horse plans for 2020.

Marvel is supporting launch parties for Wolverine #1, the new ongoing solo series launching in February.

The 2020 box office started out the way 2019 finished with “geek” titles dominating the domestic market, accounting for 5 out of the top six spots led by Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.

A team of young adult librarians from all over the U.S. (plus one from Paris) picked the books based on both literary quality and teen appeal.

Marvel will release Solomon Kane: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus, a 624-page hardcover collection, to comic stores in June.

Upper Deck Entertainment will release Friendly Neighborhood, Spidey-Foes, and Web-Heads, new sets for Marvel VS System 2PCG.

This week, Steve Bennett focuses on "other" comics he's looking forward to in 2020.