Showbiz Round-up
October 23, 2023
Hollywood continues to scare up news heading into the tail end of the spooky season, and it's time for a round-up!
Superhero, Manga, Author, Kids
October 23, 2023
This chart of the ICv2 Top 10 Graphic Novel Franchises in four categories (Superhero, Author, Kids, and Manga) reflects sales in all trade channels for Summer (May – August) 2023.
After an Almost 30-year Run
October 5, 2023
Longtime Magic: The Gathering retailing powerhouse Troll and Toad will back off from Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed products as of January 1, 2024, after an almost 30-year run selling the line.
Crossing Over: A Batman Webtoon and a Spider-Man Manga
September 18, 2023
A Batman webtoon and a Spider-Man manga break out of the usual categories.
PRO: August 2023 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
One Best-Seller Is Not Enough
September 18, 2023
All three of the August charts are top-heavy, with one strong seller apiece.
Spider-Man, Batman, Webtoons, 'Disney Twisted - Wonderland'
August 10, 2023
Spider-Man, Batman, webtoons, and the new manga Disney Twisted – Wonderland are the highlights.
ICv2 Interview: Michael Polis
August 9, 2023
We interviewed Michael Polis at San Diego Comic-Con about the new character, and got an update on Captain Action animation and uniform licensing.
With 'Fusion World'
August 8, 2023
Bandai announced Dragon Ball Super CG Fusion World, a new booster set and starter deck series.
Plus: 'Superior Spider-Man' Returns; Deadpool One-Shot
July 22, 2023
Marvel Comics also announced a new Deadpool one-shot and an ongoing Superior Spider-Man series.
On Becoming a Distributor and Negotiating with Publishers as a Teenager
July 10, 2023
Schanes talks about establishing their distribution business, dealing with Marvel Comics and DC Comics while still in his teens.
