Shop Talk, June 2024
June 25, 2024
All this and more in Shop Talk, our roundup of comic and game store news.
For Sales Direct from Publishers to Stores
June 25, 2024
ICv2 has opened its ICv2 Direct online platform for game sales direct from publishers to stores.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
June 24, 2024
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz examines the recent controversy over apparently AI-generated (or assisted) DC covers, and what it means.
On the Popularity of Action and LitRPG Manhwa and the Impact of Anime
June 13, 2024
A year and a half after the launch of Ize Press, DeVera reflects on the popularity of the action and LitRPG genres and the effect of anime on manhwa sales.
On Manta's Strategy to Reach a Wide Audience
June 11, 2024
The new CEO discusses his strategy for expanding Manta's reach.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
June 11, 2024
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at comics designed for print and the webtoon phenomenon – can they be brought together?
Plus: New Hires in Marketing and Inventory
June 10, 2024
Image Comics has also announced new hires in its Marketing and Inventory departments.
Column by Scott Thorne
June 10, 2024
This week, columnist Scott Thorne talks about his experiences at ASTRA in St. Louis.
On Finding Success on Webtoon, and Moving from Digital to Print
June 10, 2024
In this interview, Junepurr talked to ICv2 about finding success on the Webtoon platform and the impact of moving from digital to print.
Frederick L. Schodt First Hall of Fame Inductee
June 7, 2024
AnimeNYC and Japan Society will launch the first-ever American Manga Awards, with Frederick L. Schodt the first inductee into the Manga Publishing Hall of Fame.
