Bill Schanes acquires assets of Bud Plant’s Bud’s Art Books
After more than 40 years of acquiring each other's companies, Bill Schanes has acquired the assets of Bud Plant's Art Books, with plans to expand its reach
What’s next for three of the biggest grading card companies?
New Beckett label, PSA vault available to Beckett costumers and cross-brand collaboration between PSA, Beckett and SGC to help speed up turn around times.
G-Man Comics joins Philbo Publishing
Another indie publisher has joined Philbo Distribution, G-Man Comics, with plans to ramp up their output
The Year in the Diamond Bankrutpcy: A look back
Looking back on the wild and crazy Year of the Diamond Bankruptcy, from lawsuits to mysteries, and the new players who emerged
Kathleen Kennedy steps down as head of Lucasfilm
Kathleen Kennedy will step down as head of Lucasfilm, and will be replaced by studio veterans Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan.
San Diego Comic-Con under fire for allowing AI at 2026’s Art Show
The convention's organizers stated AI-generated pieces may be displayed but not sold at this year's Art Show.
Graphic novel sales rose 9.2% in 2025
Although overall book sales were essentially flat in 2025, graphic novel sales rebounded with a 9.2% increase in sales
Comings and Goings: Kusek, Ching, Collector’s Paradise, Harned
Changes and promotions at Kickstarter, DC, Boom! and Collector's Paradise as the year in business news kicks off.
The Very Last Days of Diamond Comics – UPDATED
Diamond Comics shut down for the final time on Wednesday, December 31st 2025, and it was eulogized in both images and words
Public Domain Day is coming — here’s what you need to know about characters...
Betty Boop and Nancy Drew might be entering the public domain -- but artists should be careful how they use them, because copyright and trademark law is weird and complicated.
U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett
“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan
Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights
The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.
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