Column by Scott Thorne
June 28, 2015
This week, Thorne shares tips on recovering stolen TCG cards.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 15, 2015
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2015.
For Dynamite Entertainment
May 19, 2015
Dynamite Entertainment has signed a deal with the Web-comedy duo Smosh (Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox) for the creation of a line of Smosh comics and graphic novels.
The Display, Section Performance, Selling to Libraries
May 8, 2015
In Part 1, we talk about his display area, how the section compares financially to other parts of the store, and building a relationship with libraries.
On Selling Comics and Graphic Novels to Kids
May 4, 2015
We talk to retailer Joe Field about the techniques he uses to sell comics and graphic novels to kids (and their parents).
Week of May 5, 2015
May 3, 2015
It is a very weak slate of releases due on Tuesday unless you enjoy the softcore bondage of Fifty Shades of Grey , or are in the mood for the well-produced civil rights drama Selma , or if you want to see one of the better “art” movies of recent years.
Anime Expected Around Same Time
April 6, 2015
VIZ Media will launch the Yo-Kai Watch manga in North America, the company is announcing today, one part of a major cultural event for kids.
We Profile Boston's Comicopia
March 13, 2015
With what the store website describes as “the largest manga selection in New England,” we thought that Comicopia would have some things to teach us.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #87
February 27, 2015
This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Manga Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Fall/Holidays 2014.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 23, 2015
This week, Thorne talks about what he sees and doesn’t see as a game retailer.
