Column by Scott Thorne
October 8, 2023
This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about all the Wizards of the Coast news from the previous week.
On Fanzines, Early Fandom, and the Beginning of the Direct Market
October 6, 2023
In the first part of this interview, Levitz talks about fanzines, fandom, and buying comics in the early 1970s.
The 1980s: Shifting Toward the Direct Market and the Rise of Vertigo
October 6, 2023
Levitz discusses how DC Comics retooled its content and practices for the Direct Market, as well as the rise of the Vertigo imprint.
On the Rise of Image, Changes in Distribution, and the Future of Comics Retail
October 6, 2023
Levitz talks about the founding of Image Comics, shifts in distribution, and the evolution of the comic shop.
On Fanzines, Early Fandom, and the Beginning of the Direct Market
October 6, 2023
In the first part of this interview, Levitz talks about fanzines, fandom, and buying comics in the early 1970s.
The 1980s: Shifting Toward the Direct Market and the Rise of Vertigo
October 6, 2023
Levitz discusses how DC Comics retooled its content and practices for the Direct Market, as well as the rise of the Vertigo imprint.
On the Rise of Image, Changes in Distribution, and the Future of Comics Retail
October 6, 2023
Levitz talks about the founding of Image Comics, shifts in distribution, and the evolution of the comic shop.
From Capital City Distribution
October 4, 2023
ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp has made a significant donation of Capital City Distribution publications and papers to the comics collections at Columbia University's Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
October 4, 2023
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American graphic novels (and manga) around the world.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
October 4, 2023
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
