Column by Rob Salkowitz
August 28, 2023
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at a blockbuster Kickstarter, DSTLRY's launch, Calvin Reid's award, and the woman who inspired Harley Quinn.
Publishers Weekly Senior Editor Honored for Raising Awareness of Comics and Graphic Novels
August 24, 2023
As a Senior Editor at Publishers Weekly, Reid helped raise the profile of comics and graphic novels within the book business and beyond.
Card Game by Greater Than Games
August 21, 2023
Greater Than Games will release Purrfect Match, a new card game, which will hit retail.
On the Strategy for 'Disney Lorcana,' the Role of Channels for Ravensburger, More
August 21, 2023
We talked about the company's strategy for Disney Lorcana, how Ravensburger sees the roles of its channels, and more.
Early Publisher, Marvel Direct Sales Manager, Agent
August 18, 2023
Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.
End of an Era as Employee #1 Departs
August 18, 2023
Desmond's departure marks the end of an era; she was employee #1 and provided uninterrupted continuity from the early years of the convention.
Toy Fair and Spiel Essen
August 18, 2023
After a record Gen Con, two Fall conventions serving the games business, Spiel Essen and New York Toy Fair, are reporting big early numbers.
How a Growing Direct Market Expanded to Suburbia
August 16, 2023
If "follow the money" is a good business axiom, well, then that's just what Direct Market comic stores did, following both populations and money from cities to suburbs.
From Convention Dealer to Distributor, the Early Days
August 14, 2023
Geppi started as a convention dealer, reluctantly set up a store, saw it expand to eight stores, and reluctantly became a distributor.
To Overall Positive Effect for Spring Sales
August 9, 2023
Wizards of the Coast unintentionally shook up the RPG business early this year, with an overall positive effect on Spring sales.
