News Corp Buys Houghton Mifflin
March 30, 2021
News Corp will acquire the Books & Media segment of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to be operated by HarperCollins Publishers.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 29, 2021
This week, Rob Salkowitz takes an in-depth look at Marvel Comics' move to Penguin Random House for comic store distribution last week.
Plus Vampire Romance, Fantasy, and Memoirs of a Foodie
March 29, 2021
Kodansha Comics has announced nine new print manga licenses, including fantasy, vampire romance, and the memoirs of a Michelin Guide inspector.
First Issue Features Variant Cover Homage to Barry Windsor-Smith's 'Conan The Barbarian #1'
March 29, 2021
Vault Comics revealed Barbaric, a new sword and sorcery series for mature readers, for release in June.
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.
