Seeking to Serve Existing Clients, Use Learnings from Indie Bookstores
March 31, 2021
The decision to distribute Marvel comic books to the direct market is part of a long term strategy for the book distribution giant, sources close to the situation told ICv2.
From Insight, Dynamite, Others
March 31, 2021
IDW Publishing announced six new hires with previous experience from Insight Editions, Dynamite Entertainment, and DC Comics, among other companies.
The Five Life Foundation Symbiotes Take On Carnage
March 30, 2021
Marvel Comics announced Extreme Carnage Alpha #1 for release in July.
Debuts in August with 'Rainbow Bridge' GN
March 30, 2021
AfterShock Comics revealed Seismic Press, a new YA imprint, along with its debut title Rainbow Bridge for release in August.
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.
