Geek Showbiz Round-Up
September 30, 2021
Fall 2021 is heating up as geek showbiz news continues to flow in, and it's time for a round-up!
Dark Horse Promotes from Within, Mad Cave Hires Experienced Hand
September 24, 2021
Dark Horse Comics has promoted from within to fill an editorial management position, while Mad Cave Studios has hired an experienced hand as a new Vice President.
New Printing for 40th Anniversary, Ahead of New Movie
September 22, 2021
With a Rocketeer movie and board game on the way, IDW Publishing is doing a new printing of the Artist’s edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Rocketeer story.
Second Major Publisher to Make the Move
September 17, 2021
IDW Publishing, which had been operating under an expired agreement with Diamond, is the second major publisher in the comics market to move periodical distribution to Penguin Random House.
To Illustrate First 'Hellboy' Comic in Five Years
September 13, 2021
For the first time in five years, Mignola will write and illustrate a full-length Hellboy comic.
As Clogged West Coast Ports Set Records
September 10, 2021
Asmodee USA and Luma Imports announced price increases as clogged west coast ports set records for the number of container ships in port and waiting to berth.
On 35 Years, the State of the Market and Comic Stores, Distribution, Entertainment, and More
September 9, 2021
We caught up with CEO Mike Richardson to get his take on the occasion, the state of the market and comic stores, distribution, Dark Horse Comics' entertainment plans, and more.
VIZ Pulls a Hat Trick
September 8, 2021
VIZ Media has a book on all three charts of the top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero graphic novels in the book channel.
A Tale of Three Long Tails
September 8, 2021
There are interesting comparisons to be made at the top and bottom of the charts of the top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero graphic novels in the book channel.
Readers Stick with Manga Series
September 2, 2021
Manga continues to dominate the top 20 Adult graphic novels in the book channel, based on NPD BookScan data for August 2021.
