Geek Showbiz Round-Up
May 13, 2024
From the corporate world to movie and streamer news, Hollywood is cranking up, and we round up the news here.
On the State of Comics, Marvel and Kids, Superheroes' Declining Share, Improving Publishing
May 1, 2024
In Part 1, we talked about the state of the comics medium and the market, licensing kids titles to others, superheroes’ decline in share, and steps to improve Marvel Comics' output.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
April 29, 2024
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at graphic novels, including the impact of Scholastic's dominance, the shrinking footprint of the Big Two, and more.
Showbiz Round-Up
April 29, 2024
As we head toward May, Hollywood shows no signs of slowing down the movie and TV news, and we round it up here.
Showbiz Round-up
April 8, 2024
Showbiz news was flowing this week, and we round it up here.
Column by Scott Thorne
April 8, 2024
This week, columnist Scott Thorne comments on the interview with Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks last week.
New Board Game by Trick or Treat Studios
March 19, 2024
Trick or Treat Studios will release Chucky: Scary Gameplay in the World of Child’s Play, a new board game, into retail.
Teams with Wise Wizard Games for 'Star Trek Star Realms'; 'Godzilla' Decks Hit Preorder
March 12, 2024
UVS Games licensed Star Trek and Tekken 8 for their UniVersus CCG, the company announced.
Creator of 'Dragon Ball,' 'Sand Land,' and 'Dr Slump' Manga, Character Designer for 'Dragon Quest' Video Game
March 7, 2024
Toriyama was the creator of Dragon Ball, Dr Slump, and other manga as well as a character designer for Dragon Quest and several other video games.
PRO: In-Depth: Comic Publishers Killing Momentum, Quality Complaints, the Missing Young Adult Market
ICv2 Talks to Comic Retailers about Sales Trends
February 21, 2024
As part of our review of 2023 sales, ICv2 interviewed comic retailers, including some of the largest chains in the country, to help us understand the drivers behind the trends.
