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.
Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett
"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.
What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours
What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?
Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7
Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.
Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026
Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference
Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing
A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing
Disney sells out to OpenAI, agreeing to license characters to Sora
Sora users will be able to use over 200 Disney characters in short media they prompt from OpenAI's video generator.
