SDCC ’26: Shots Fired – Prana vs ComicsPRO
Prana DMS's Atom Freeman complains that Retailer Day presentations are too short, ComicsPro fires back
Silver Sprocket Artists Collective releases statement alleging ongoing issues
The Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a public statement accusing the publisher of delayed payment and poor treatment.
The Big Shake-up: Marvel Comics to Burbank, Wacker in as editor-in-chief
In a surprising but not shocking move, Marvel Comics will join Disney in Burbank, and industry veteran Steve Wacker will take over as editor in chief
Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban releases Top 100 for June, led by Mega Man
Neon Ichiban has released their first sales chart, and it's got a VERY surprising comic book at #1: Udon's Mega Man #4
Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations
The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.
Sales Charts: Absolute Catwoman #1 rules June in Prana DMS charts
The Absolute line once again dominated the Top Ten for June comics sales, according to charts provided by Prana DMS, led by Absolute Catwoman #1
New EU tariff means chaos for comics
The European Union has ended their customs exemption on small e-commerce parcels and placed a flat €3 tariff on anything delivered into the EU - which is already starting to cause headaches in the world of comics. Publishers, small presses, and Kickstarters doing international shipping take note.
Layoffs begin at Dark Horse, but union means it’s complicated
Dark Horse management has announced the layoffs of nine employees, but the Dark Horse Workers Union is fighting back
Sales Charts: Absolute Batman #20 and DC Comics lead May in Prana DMS charts
Absolute Batman #20 and DC Comics led direct market comics sales in May according to sales charts provided by Prana Direct Market Solutions
A little bit more about Skybound and the ROM #1 blind bag surprise
Skybound's blind bag surprise issues program is a partnership with retailers, who seem to think it's a positive thus far
Archie Comics is having a lot of legal woes
Archie Comics co-owner Jonathan Goldwater is embroiled in a contentious legal battle with a finance company that could mean changes at the publisher
Paizo lays off 12, trims offerings in aftermath of Diamond bankruptcy
Paizo, publishers of the popular TTRPGs Pathfinder and Starfinder, is laying off 12 workers and making other changes after losing $2 million in the Diamond bankruptcy
