Graphic novel sales figures in focus — UPDATED
For those of you who haven't been glued to the computer, there has been a bit of a comment war raging here on the Beat in the wake of Eric Reynolds' report of a...
The Righteous Anger of Chris Butcher
Mild-mannered Chris Butcher chimes in on Eric Reynolds' adventures in retailing:
Well of course! I mean, just visit the comic book store in question’s website! Totally looks like a thriving, well-run establishment to me....
The righteous anger of Eric Reynolds
Via Flog Reynolds and wife check out a comics shop called 4 K R A Z Y K A T Z in Pullman:
Sadly, they didn't have a single independent comic at all, despite a...
James Jean covers The Beguiling
This stunning poster celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Beguiling, Toronto's famed comics shop, can be purchased here!
ComicsPro position paper #1: Variant covers
PR from the new reaielrs organization akes on the scourge of VARIANT COVERS:
ComicsPRO, the direct market’s retailer trade and advocacy group, has released its first official position paper, detailing the group’s desire for positive...
Amidst success, rumblings of dissent
The rumblings of the Cold Cut sell-off seem to have uncovered a rift of disquiet among the Guardians. In some cases it's downright dissent. As usual, Tom was the first to chart the anomaly:
My...
More Cold Cut thoughts — UPDATE
Chris Butcher adds thoughtson the news that Cold Cut Distribution is up for sale:
Y’see… The writing’s been on the wall regarding…something…happening for a little while now. About a month ago, I stopped receiving Cold...
MacGuffin mystery solved
Although it's long been obvious that MacGuffin, the excellent comics shop that specialized in graphic novels located in Newport News, VA had closed, no one had really gotten the details from owner Sam Hobart....
Kwik-E-Mart a hit!
Brandweek reports that the Simpsons/7-Eleven cross over has been a big success especially in the Northeast where the Simpsons have a strong fanbase.
The Simpsons-related products—Buzz Cola, KrustyO’s Cereal, Squishee Slurpees, The Official Pink Movie...
Cold Cut on the block
Would you like to buy a comics distributor?
Cold Cut, which is pretty much the last viable comics distributor after Diamond, with a strong business in indies (the only books that are non exclusive these...
Comics shop gutted by fire
The comics shop Universe of Heroes in Athens, OH was destroyed in a fire:
The two owners face an estimated $100,000 in lost merchandise — a cost that will fall on them. Insurance is...
Lee’s Comics through the ages
Lee Hester posts a history of his comics shop complete with photos of authentic 80s clothing and computers:
You always hear a lot about overnight successes. I was an overnight failure. My first day, my...
