After Rocky Year
March 26, 2021
There were definitely some casualties among comic stores, but by Fall, demand for both periodical comics and graphic novels was up, retailers told us.
And Optimism for 2021
March 26, 2021
Comic stores ended 2020 on an up note, after what may have been the most challenging year ever for the group, according to our interviews and analysis.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #99
March 26, 2021
This chart of the Top 10 Superhero Graphic Novel Franchises reflects sales in both the comic store and book channels during Fall 2020 (September-December).
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #99
March 26, 2021
This chart of the Top 10 Author Graphic Novel Franchises reflects sales in both the comic store and book channels during Fall 2020 (September-December).
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #99
March 26, 2021
This chart of the Top 10 Kids Graphic Novel Franchises reflects sales in both the comic store and book channels during Fall 2020 (September-December).
Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Distribution Deal with Penguin Random House
March 25, 2021
Marvel has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Penguin Random House to distribute Marvel comics and graphic novels to comic stores.
Collecting the Material Originally Self-Published, Plus Bonus Material
March 25, 2021
Nexus: The Newspaper Strips collects material originally self-published by artist Steve Rude, plus bonus material.
Apocalyptic Crossover Series Written by Fred Van Lente
March 24, 2021
Dynamite Entertainment revealed DIE!namite Lives! #1 for release in June.
Six-Issue Comic Miniseries Coming in 2022
March 23, 2021
AfterShock Comics and Renegade Entertainment revealed Lycan, a comic miniseries based on a story by David James Kelly and Thomas Jane, for release in the first half of 2022.
Reeves Attached
March 23, 2021
Netflix has acquired media rights for BOOM! Studios' BRZRKR comic, and creator and co-writer Keanu Reeves is attached.
