You’re Spinning an Event Out of WHAT? Sales Numbers from the Parents of...
Event comics are supposed to be the big sellers and pull in the widest possible audience, correct? (Key word being "supposed.")
I’m looking at the...
The Retailer’s View: This Time, It’s Personal
A word of gentle advice to all those working at comic shops: it might be a pretty great gig, and you might enjoy what you’re selling, but always ask yourself if you fit.
The Beat Podcasts! More To Come: 2014 in Comics
Brought to you by Publishers Weekly, it's More To Come, the weekly podcast of comics news, interviews and discussion with Calvin Reid, Kate...
The Retailer’s View // Top Sellers and Bottom Dwellers
A couple of news bits and a personal announcement to tackle this week, so let’s get right to it.
MILLION AIRS
About a week ago, Marvel started...
Gotham Greets the Justice League
On Friday New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio met with protestors to discuss their demands for police reform after the shocking death of Eric...
The Art of Batgirl and Where We Go From Here
This is obviously prefaced with a heaping helping of “what the hell does a straight white male know about these issues?”. The simple truth:...
Thanks, Obamacomics!
A graphic novel has become Exhibit A in the latest Obamacare controversy.
Clear, simple, understandable, useful - those are just a few of the words...
The Retailer’s View: A Confluence of Events (Part One)
2014 is swiftly drawing to a close. In the midst of making sure my shelves will weather the upcoming Christmas season, I’ll be placing...
The Retailer’s View // Scheduling Issues
Navigating monthly orders is a bone-numbing pain. I feel as though this is something I write a variation of in most of these columns....
NYCC ’14 panels you missed: Geeks of Color Go Pro
by Edie Nugent
The main stage spectacles of NYCC saw panels filled with celebrity actors and moderators alike, whipping thousands of screaming audience members into...
Her Universe and Ours
Signs aren't the only thing greeting attendees at the entrance to New York Comicon. Amidst the registration booths and all too quickly emptied bins...
Cosplay, Consent and Signs of the Times
Attendees at this year's New York Comic Con are accustomed to giant-sized announcements for the latest entertainment, but this year a new sign greets...
