In the first part of this interview, Levitz talks about fanzines, fandom, and buying comics in the early 1970s.

Levitz discusses how DC Comics retooled its content and practices for the Direct Market, as well as the rise of the Vertigo imprint.

Levitz talks about the founding of Image Comics, shifts in distribution, and the evolution of the comic shop.

The final session at the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, and Comic Industry Social Hour at New York Comic Con, will bring together a panel of industry thought leaders to mark the 50th anniversary of the Direct Market with a look ahead to its future.

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.

This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz talks to Terry Moore about his history as a self-publisher and his thoughts on the role of the Direct Market.

Don't miss this important event for business and creative professionals, the ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit, and Comic Industry Social Hour, at New York Comic Con.

We're presenting a snapshot of game history from Capital City Distribution's Advance Comics, the first game distributor-produced monthly consumer catalog.

We present a history, in the form of a cover gallery, of Capital City Distribution's Advance Comics, the first distributor-produced monthly consumer comics catalog.

Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.