Longtime Retailer at Dark Star Books and Comics
February 2, 2022
Mary Alice Wilson, founder and longtime owner of Dark Star Books and Comics in Yellow Springs, Ohio, succumbed to cancer.
First Warehouse Opened in 1982 with 17 Customers
February 1, 2022
Diamond Comic Distributors has gone from one warehouse and 17 customers to the largest distributor of English-language comics and pop culture merch in the world.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 31, 2022
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at the latest controversy about comics in schools and what we can do about it.
Games and Puzzles Supercategory Up 23% Since 2019
January 31, 2022
Game and puzzle sales grew 23% in 2021 compared to 2019, based on data collected at point-of-sale from chains, online retailers, and other retail outlets by The NPD Group.
Geek Showbiz Round-Up
January 31, 2022
The weather is cold outside, but the geek showbiz news is still hot. Time for a round-up!
Replacing Recently Departed Daniel Cherry III
January 26, 2022
DePies steps into the role previously filled by Daniel Cherry III, who recently left the company.
Hired in 2020 as SVP and General Manager
January 20, 2022
DC hired Cherry as SPV and General Manager in 2020.
Winning with a Diverse Product Line, Being Proud of What you Sell, Firing Toxic Customers, and More
January 19, 2022
Wheeler credits a diverse product line, being proud of what you sell, firing toxic customers, and other lessons with helping him build a five-store franchise operation.
Promotions and New Hires at Diamond and BOOM!
January 18, 2022
BOOM! Studios and Diamond Comic Distributors announced several promotions and new hires.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 18, 2022
Columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at the sky-high prices for original comic art, and reflects on what's selling, where the art came from, where the money's coming from, and more.
