Geek Showbiz News Round-Up
April 26, 2021
Geek showbiz news has been rolling in, and we round it up here.
On the Covid Delay, the Role of Comic Stores, the 'Hero Trade' Story, the Bad Idea Strategy
January 22, 2021
We interview Dinesh Shamdasani, Warren Simons, and Hunter Gorinson about the company's Covid delay, the Hero Trade story, and the company's view of the market and its strategy.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 9, 2020
This week, Bennett takes a look at the Christmas spirit contained in DC's Very Merry Multiverse and also discusses Naomi's development deal with the The CW.
'Big Nate' Breaks the 'Dog Man' Bloc; 'Click' Sequel Debuts
May 15, 2019
There's an interesting wrinkle in the list of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels in the book channel.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #94
August 1, 2018
This chart of the ICv2 "Kids/Tweens Graphic Novel Franchises" reflects sales in all trade channels for Spring 2018.
Week of June 5, 2018
June 3, 2018
This week's home entertainment offerings include a rare ambitious misfire from Disney, Ana Duvernay's A Wrinkle in Time, a disparate bunch of crime films including the Bruce Willis Death Wish and the indie black comedy Thoroughbreds, plus the latest season of South Park and the complete run of the Hulu adult animated superhero comedy series The Awesomes.
Column by Steve Bennett
May 30, 2018
This week, Steve Bennett looks at why there are always new superheroes, and one recent success story.
Writers Hired for Adaptation of Jack Kirby Classic
May 15, 2018
Marvel Studios has locked down a pair of writers for an adaptation of The Eternals.
'Dog Man,' 'Big Nate', and 'Drama' Rule a List Full of Perennials
May 4, 2018
Kids are remarkably loyal to their favorites.
Numbers Return to Normal in April
May 4, 2018
Sales of the Dog Man books, were down… This may mean those titles are finally starting to flag.