Diamond Retailer Summit returns to C2E2 and Chicago in 2018
C2E2 is back on the industry radar after a successful Diamond retailer summit, and the event will return to CHicago in 2018.
Ten tips for publicizing convention events
By David Seidman
It’s con season in the comics world, which means that someone has to attract people to attend panels, signings, parties, and other...
Jim Demonakos to leave ReedPop
Emerald City Comic Con founder Jim Demonakos announced he's leaving ReedPOP, destination unknown, on a FB post. Demonakos has served as Global Director of Comic...
On the Scene: Silicon Valley Comic Con is so… Silicon Valley
St Silicon Valley Comic Con Steve Wozniak is the superstar.
Marvel Legacy Returning Titles to Classic Numbering
At C2E2, Marvel unveiled its new publishing initiative dubbed "Marvel Legacy" that promises to be a celebration and renewal of the Marvel Universe. Marvel...
C2E2 2017: How To Get Around
Okay, it's time for my annual post on how to navigate your way to C2E2 at McCormick Place.
Once again, it's in the South Building,...
FINALLY, The Beat has returned to C2E2!
I haven't been to C2E2 in Chicago since 2013, the last time the Diamond Retailer summit was held there, but the summit is back...and...
Dos and Don’ts for Making Convention Panels Interesting
by David Seidman
A lot of comic-con panels offer only a few gems of real interest surrounded by endless fog of boring chatter.
I’ve been to...
CXC is hiring an Operations Manager
CXC, the Columbus-based comics festival, is hiring; deadline is tomorrow at 5 pm though, so brush up that resume. The fest has rapidly become...
IDW makes first appearance at C2E2 with Wynonna Earp and more
This week it's C2E2, the big ReedPOP extravaganza in Chicago. The show proper is preceded by Diamond's retailer conference and several publishers are showing...
Doctor Who news round-up: new comics, cons, and so much cosplay!
A round-up of the Doctor Who television, comic and convention news. We've got comic previews, show announcements and awesome convention cosplay.
NO SPANDEX SATURDAY: Have you thought about pitching panels for conventions?
So there's a few different topics I want to get to in the coming weeks: best punk bands, my apology to the Nintendo Switch,...























