April 2021 graphic novel picks and news
Here’s a look at what graphic novels of interest are coming out for April 2021. (Disclosure: The blog is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, and will …
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Anthony’s graphic novel picks for July 2020
Here’s my look at graphic novels and trade paperbacks of interest coming out in July 2020. (Disclosure: The blog is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, and …
Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20
A month ago, Diamond was forced to temporarily cease shipping new comics and shut down, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Granted, a lot of local …
DC Comics to use two new direct market distributors
The coronavirus pandemic has led to many temporary changes in society: no sporting events; all major conventions cancelled; all movie theaters closed; and no new …
How to fix (or save) direct market comics?
The current coronavirus pandemic’s rocked every form of media in fundamental ways, and comics are no exception. The direct market in particular (i.e., comics and …
July 2014’s top-selling comic is…Rocket Raccoon?
Comics sales figures for July 2014 are in, and interestingly, the top-selling comic is… Marvel’s “Rocket Raccoon” #1. Apparently, a reseller of pop cultural merchandise …