After Spectacular 2021
March 23, 2023
After two great years, including a spectacular 2021, the hobby games channel grew 10% in 2022, capping a 14-year run of growth.
After Spectacular 2021
March 23, 2023
We go in-depth into sales trends in the hobby games channel in 2022.
On Revived Publisher's Plans to Work with Retailers
March 22, 2023
The direct market is an essential part of Gold Key's plans.
The Answer Is Rooted in History
March 22, 2023
The explanation for why the comic store channel is called the comics Direct Market is rooted in the origins of the distribution system.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 20, 2023
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz notes that a number of initiatives that have been gestating for a while on the comics side are just now breaking the surface.
Effective this Week
March 20, 2023
Chedy Hampson is leaving his post as CEO of TCGplayer effective this week.
Funded by Webtoon Parent Naver Corp.
March 20, 2023
The company's pre-seed investors include SpringCamp, an early stage venture fund owned by Webtoon parent Naver Corp.
New Comics, Back Issues, Graphic Novels Not All Bad
March 20, 2023
ICv2 got the hard sales data from a number of retailers comparing September - December 2022 to the same period in 2021.
New Comics, Back Issues, Graphic Novels Not All Bad
March 20, 2023
The in-depth look for Pro subscribers: New comic sales have taken a beating over the last year, while the graphic novel category has largely held steady, and back issues remain a wild horse that’s usually a good bet.
J.C. Vaughn Promoted, Digital Exec Added
March 17, 2023
Geppi Family Enterprises has made a couple of management moves, promoting J.C. Vaughn and adding a digital exec.
