Will Be First In-Person Convention Held in California Since the Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
September 29, 2020
Los Angeles Comic-Con announced that it plans to hold its annual convention on December 11 to 13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
As New Survey Shows Growing Support for Indy Retailers
September 18, 2020
In a bid to compete more effectively with Walmart, Amazon is opening over 1,000 U.S. delivery hubs, but there’s positive news for indy retailers in a new consumer survey.
Soliciting Collectibles from 'the Entire Food Chain of Comics'
September 16, 2020
The initiative is calling for public donations alongside high-value items donated by industry professionals to support two upcoming charitable auctions.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
September 15, 2020
FanDome managed to paper over the grim abattoir of DC's own staff shakeups with lots of happy faces and forward-looking news.
Commander WPN Ticket Data and What It Means For Retailers
September 15, 2020
Wizards of the Coast revealed that Magic: The Gathering's Commander audience has tripled between 2018 and 2020.
As It Pivots to Book Market, Direct-to-Consumer
September 15, 2020
"Our publishing team, to its great credit, pivoted quickly… aggressively and successfully pursuing sales through the indirect market and direct-to-consumer channels."
Closed 200+ Stores During Quarter
September 11, 2020
There were several factors driving the sales decline, starting with the closing of 206 stores worldwide during the quarter.
Gamer Tie-ins Lose Some Luster but Manga Stays Strong
September 4, 2020
There are signs that the appetite for gamer-podcast tie-in graphic novels is cooling.
Joe Field Closes Store While Employees Are Tested
September 2, 2020
Longtime comic retailer Joe Field of Flying Color Comics in Concord, California has tested positive for COVID-19.
For Comic Stores
September 2, 2020
IDW Publishing has announced that it will extend full returnability without fees on new releases for comic stores through at least the end of 2020.
