ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Comics

'The Expanse,' 'Rick and Morty' Kickstarters Off to Strong Starts

Over $500K Pledged for Second 'The Expanse' Campaign

April 4, 2025

BOOM!’s first Kickstarter for The Expanse was the top comics Kickstarter in the first half of 2023, and the new campaign has over $500K in pledges in the first two days.

Sale Hearing Delayed, Diamond Bonuses Approved, Fees Roll In

Diamond Bankruptcy Round-Up

April 4, 2025

There were a number of additional events in the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy this week, which we round up here.

Preview: 'Marvel & Disney: What If…? Goofy Became Spider-Man' #1 (One-Shot)

From Marvel Comics

April 3, 2025

Goofy web-swings as Marvel's most iconic super hero in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Goofy Became Spider-Man #1.

It's Bring Your Daughter to Work Week in 'Wolverines & Deadpools'

Logan and Laura and Wade and Ellie Team Up to Fight an X-Villain

April 3, 2025

Wolverine and his daughter Laura, and Deadpool and his daughter Ellie, join forces against a familiar foe.

UDON Switches Book Distributor, Bad Idea Adds Canada

Comic, Graphic Novel Distribution Changes Round-Up

April 3, 2025

The distribution moves of comics and graphic novel publishers in the wake of the Diamond Book Distributors bankruptcy continue, and we round up the latest here.

Worst Case Tariffs Announced Wednesday

Affect Imports from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the EU, and Dozens of Others

April 3, 2025

The new tariffs will impose major cost increases on imported products from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the EU, and many others.

Dark Horse to Shut Down TFAW Site

In One of Several 'Tough Decisions'

April 2, 2025

Dark Horse Media is shutting down its Things From Another World e-commerce site, one of several "tough decisions" the company is making as it reacts to changes in the business.

Preview: 'Imperial' #1 (Of 4)

From Marvel Comics

April 2, 2025

Jonathan Hickman teams up with artists Federico Vicentini and Iban Coello to shatter and redesign the Marvel cosmos in Imperial, a four-issue event series launching in June.

Maggie Stiefvater's Best-Selling 'Raven Boys' Adapted to Graphic Novel

By 'Wakanda' Writer Stephanie Williams and 'Mamo' Creator Sas Milledge

April 2, 2025

Wakanda writer Stephanie Williams and Mamo creator Sas Milledge are the creative team for the adaptation.

People on the Move: New CEO at VIZ, New Publisher at Abrams ComicArts

Co-Founder Leaves Massive, Industry Vet to SDCC

April 2, 2025

A new CEO at VIZ Media, a new Publisher at Abrams ComicArts, and an industry vet hired by SDCC, and we round it all up here.

Yen Adds New Digital Platform

From NTT Solmare Corp.

April 2, 2025

Yen Press has begun adding its titles to MangaPlaza, the digital manga platform by NTT Solmare Corp.

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