Dynamite signs with Universal for distribution in the US
Universal Distribution has signed a second publisher, Dynamite Entertainment, for a non-exclusive distribution deal in the US and Canada
Rockstar Games accused of union-busting
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.'s Rockstar Games fired over 30 staffers on October 30, prompting accusations of union-busting against the Grand Theft Auto developer. According...
The slog in Diamond: bills, delays, discussions
It has been an uneventful month in the Diamond Bankruptcy, as matters just slog along
Azuki rebrands as Omoi, representing “a new phase” for the digital manga service
Azuki rebrands to Omoi, representing "a new phase" for the digital manga service.
Fall of the Funko empire: the omnipresent toy company’s finances are dire
Funko, the toy company best known for its Funko Pop figurines, may not have the money to stay in business for another year.
Image Comics’ September sales mix big franchises with new creations
Image Comics's self-reported top ten comics and books for last month give a sense of a company that has a lot going on at the moment. While the top two publishers in the U.S. comics market have essentially nothing but superhero books as their primary "hits," Image -- the third-largest comics publisher in the market -- has a pretty wide variety of big brands, licenses, and new material.
Op-Ed: An Open Letter About Power Pulp Comics
Jamie Jones, co founder of Power Pulp Comics, an indie distributor, responds to come comments made at the Beat about the economic viability of such ventures
Digital comics service InkyPen to launch on Steam on November 18, 2025
Norway-based InkyPen is entering the digital comics fray by adding a Steam app on November 18th.
Fantagraphics introduces Takumigraphics, a new imprint for East Asian comics
Takumigraphics, the new imprint of Fantagraphics dedicated to East Asian Comics, aims to curate a library that matches its editorial line.
WEBTOON Entertainment earns “Strong Buy” rating after upward trend in earnings estimates
WEBTOON"s stock has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) following a steady rise in earnings estimates.
Report: Comic sales are up 18% in comics shops
According to data gathered from the POS system Manage Comics, comics shops sales are up 18% over 2024
The Lab Press signs with Lunar, Universal and Diamond UK
Graphic novel publisher THE LAB has signed with Lunar, Universal and Diamond UK for distribution
