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
YU-GI-OH! expands its global presence
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc., known for producing English-language adaptations of Japanese IP, has just announced a number of licensing deals for the Yu-Gi-Oh!...
Diamond consignment inventory dispute goes to mediation; Sparkle Pop sues Dynamite
Everyone involved in the contested sale of the consignment inventory held by Diamond has agreed to mediation
Humanoids files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Humanoids, the US arm of the famed French publisher, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with less than $50,000 in assets
NYCC ’25 DAY 1: Retailer Day report
NYCC Retailer Day was a long one, crammed with information, but retailers enjoyed it, and Jim Lee brought down the house.
Kickstarter United NYC strike rally: ‘tech workers will never be defeated!’
Kickstarter United held a rally on Tuesday, October 7, in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in Kickstarter.
CGMA missed payments for instructors, future of the art academy is foggy.
The future of Computer Graphics Master Academy is in doubt due to the actions of parent company Domestika.
Neon Ichiban announces commissionable remarques – updated
New digital comics platform Neon Ichiban is rolling out its digital remarques program today, with commissionable ones coming in the future
The EU and Canadian performers unions also reject the use of AI as performers.
"This Wild West must end, and robust protections must be implemented to ensure artists’ work is not stolen."
SAG-AFTRA firmly states AI can’t replace human performers
Your agents and producers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
Marvel Joins GlobalComix
Hundreds of Marvel comics and day-and-date weekly releases will now be available for purchase on the GlobalComix platform
