The Market for Manga, the Manga Supply Chain, the Hot Titles
March 3, 2021
We caught up with VIZ Media VP Kevin Hamric for Manga Week to talk about what’s happening in the manga market, the manga supply chain, and the hot titles.
Plus: New Animal Crossing, Pokemon Titles
March 3, 2021
VIZ Media will publish Star Wars: The High Republic: Edge of Balance, a new Junji Ito collection, a new Animal Crossing volume, new Pokemon titles, and more.
Highest Sales Per Volume
March 2, 2021
We took a look at manga sales across channels to develop guidance for retailers on the manga franchises with the best bang per title slot in the store.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 1, 2021
This week, Rob Salkowitz looks at public domain and its role in the creation of new art, the impact of the new biography of Stan Lee, and the end of the first year without conventions.
Junji Ito Hits #2
March 1, 2021
Works by Junji Ito made up the #2 manga franchise across channels in the U.S. for the Fall 2020 season.
Geek Showbiz Round-Up
February 25, 2021
A batch of movie and TV news has arrived, and it's time for a round-up!
Column by Steve Bennett
February 17, 2021
This week, Steve Bennett revisits his thoughts on Afrofuturism and takes a glance at Disney's influence on the subject.
By Rob Salkowitz
February 15, 2021
Rob Salkowitz looks at the booming world of cryptocurrency and how it might change collectibles.
Learning from Comic Store Strategy and Covid Pivots
February 15, 2021
Lots of great learnings (as usual) in this comic retailer profile.
More Room for Variety in Top 20s
February 9, 2021
There's more variety than usual on the top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero graphic novels in the book channel.
