'The Changes Are Going to be Profound and Permanent'
May 28, 2020
Tom Skulan of publisher FantaCo sent in this post, formatted as a Q&A, to share his thoughts on coronavirus crisis and its impact on the comics business from a historical perspective.
Cavalcade Summer Releases Begs the Question 'When Does WotC Wallet Fatigue Set in?'
May 26, 2020
Wizards of the Coast unveiled five new Secret Lair Drop Series sets, for Magic: The Gathering, to be offered via direct sale starting the week of June 1.
Key March Decisions: Shutting Down and Delaying Payments
May 21, 2020
We ask about key decisions made at the end of March: to shut down most functions at Diamond and Alliance, and to delay payments to vendors.
Diamond and DC Comics
May 21, 2020
We talk about the surprising impact on Diamond's relationship with DC Comics, its second largest supplier.
Handling Product in the Pipeline, Diamonds New Competitive Landscape
May 21, 2020
We talk about how GFE companies will handle the product caught in the pipeline between order and shipment during the shutdown, and Diamond's new competitive landscape.
Handling Rolling Shutdowns Going Forward, Plans for Free Comic Book Day
May 21, 2020
We talk about what will happen if there's rolling chaos, with regional shutdowns and openings across the country, and plans for Free Comic Book Day.
GFE's Restructuring and Rebranding, Future Plans for the Companies and Ownership
May 21, 2020
We talk about the reorganization of Steve Geppi's companies into Geppi Family Enterprises, his plans for the future of his companies, and for his ownership of them.
Pop-Up Events Nixed as Well
May 19, 2020
The coronavirus has claimed yet another convention as Gen Con was cancelled today for 2020, Alongside the cancellation of the 2020 show, the Pop-Up events to accompany it were also cancelled.
Retail News Round-Up
May 15, 2020
We round up the news on retailing overall, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
'With Everybody on Board and Feeling Unified as One Industry, I Think We Can Do It.'
May 13, 2020
We talked to GFE CEO Steve Geppi about the campaign to learn more about it.
