The Comics Market 'Malaise;' Periodicals vs. Graphic Novels; Genre Tastes; and Image Titles with Overlooked Potential
August 16, 2019
We caught up with Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson recently to get his views on current issues, and discussed his perspective on the comics market "malaise," periodicals vs. graphic novels, whether tastes in genres are shifting, and Image titles that may offer more opportunities than are currently being realized.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 14, 2019
This week, Steve Bennett discusses the return of Shang-Chi and offers some wisdom on the merits of kung fu in comics.
Plus More X-Books
August 14, 2019
Marvel has revealed key periodical titles from its November solicits, including new Morbius, Deadpool, and Scream: Curse of Carnage series, plus more X-books.
Plus Special Merch, More
August 13, 2019
Marvel is planning a wide range of brand activations around its 80th anniversary this year, including in-store, in-game, and convention events, special merch, and more.
Where Have All the Superheroes Gone?
August 13, 2019
There are no traditional superhero titles on the list of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels in the book channel.
Shadowy Buyer Is Stalking Horse Bidder
August 13, 2019
A company from the geek products space is a stalking horse bidder.
Geek TV News Round-Up
August 12, 2019
There was plenty of geek TV news over the last week, and it's time for another round-up!
Sales Estimates for July Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
August 12, 2019
These are estimate of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during July 2019.
Sales Estimates for July Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
August 12, 2019
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during July 2019.
Comic Artist Passes at 88
August 12, 2019
Longtime comic artist Ernie Colon passed away Thursday at the age of 88 after a battle with cancer.