Comics in the 1960s, Including Some of the First Comic Stores
May 26, 2023
In Part 1, Plant talks about the very early days of the comics business in the 1960s, and some of the first comic stores in California.
Meeting Phil Seuling, the Beginnings of the Direct Market, the First Comics & Comix
May 26, 2023
In Part 2, Plant talks about meeting Phil Seuling, the beginnings of the direct market, and opening the first Comics & Comix store.
Rapid Growth in the 80s, Selling Out to Diamond, and the Meaning of it All
May 26, 2023
In Part 3, Plant talks about rapid growth in the 1980s, selling his wholesale business to Diamond, and the meaning of it all.
Plus Afro-Brazilian Gods Become Superheroes, Gay General Fights the Redcoats, and More!
May 23, 2023
The fall list also includes a superhero story based on Afro-Brazilian mythology and the biography of a gay general who was a key military strategist in the American Revolution.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
May 23, 2023
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at comics Kickstarter and its new head.
For Exclusive Relationship, Content Collaboration
May 19, 2023
Steamforged has announced a new partnership with Kickstarter that makes their relationship exclusive and provides for collaboration on content.
As SVP/Managing Director of Global Publishing Ashleigh Gardner Moves On
May 18, 2023
McIntyre is stepping up as Ashleigh Gardner, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Global Publishing, prepares to leave the company.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
May 12, 2023
We discussed the company's media pipeline and the prospects for current and future projects, with a sidebar on a bigger role for Chris Staros and Top Shelf Books.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
May 11, 2023
In Part 2 of columnist Rob Salkowitz's three-part interview, Jonas explains, "[T]he company was headed to insolvency."
Sales Take a Nose Dive
May 11, 2023
Sales of the Top 20 titles were down in April.
