In a branded fan event, the host controls everything: the program, the vendors, the signage, the data, and every jot and tittle of the fan experience.

Steve Bennett looks at the state of the comics business, some DC comics that are a great fit for new readers, and comics with coronavirus connections.

While I find the case that the DC-Diamond situation has made matters worse convincing, there are some who believe it might be a good thing in the long run – assuming there is a long run.

In this column, Rob Salkowitz interviews key players and surveys the convention business in the COVID-19 era.

In this column, Rob Salkowitz looks at how young readers are different, and what that means for the future of the comic store.

The turmoil in the convention business continues, as the country’s largest library show is canceled; more.

Patron companies count some of the largest fan and comic con organizers in the industry as customers, including ReedPOP, Otakon, Anime Expo, and Leftfield Media, among others.

Diamond Comic Distributors has canceled its planned 2020 Retailer Summit in Orlando.

Rob Salkowitz looks at the story behind the cancellation of a major comic convention and the implications for the event business.

Rob Salkowitz talks about Dan Didio's sudden departure from DC Comics and the possible ramifications it might have for the future.