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).
By Dark Horse Comics
March 26, 2021
Dark Horse Comics revealed Hellboy Omnibus Collection Boxed Set for release on September 29 into retail and October 12 into bookstores.
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.
For Contributions to the Games Industry
March 25, 2021
Will Niebling has been awarded the Rick Loomis Service Award for contributions to the games industry, the Game Manufacturers Association announced.
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.
Coming in August
March 23, 2021
BOOM! Studios announced The Expanse TP for release in August.
