On the Rise of Image, Changes in Distribution, and the Future of Comics Retail
October 6, 2023
Levitz talks about the founding of Image Comics, shifts in distribution, and the evolution of the comic shop.
With a Thought Leader Panel
October 6, 2023
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.
From Capital City Distribution
October 4, 2023
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.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
September 25, 2023
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.
Direct Market Summit
September 20, 2023
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.
TSR History in the First Game Distributor Consumer Catalog
September 19, 2023
We're presenting a snapshot of game history from Capital City Distribution's Advance Comics, the first game distributor-produced monthly consumer catalog.
With Cover Gallery
September 7, 2023
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.
Early Publisher, Marvel Direct Sales Manager, Agent
August 18, 2023
Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.
Early Publisher, Marvel Direct Sales Manager, Agent
August 18, 2023
Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.
How a Growing Direct Market Expanded to Suburbia
August 16, 2023
If "follow the money" is a good business axiom, well, then that's just what Direct Market comic stores did, following both populations and money from cities to suburbs.