Austin-based startup PanelFly has launched what it describes as the first online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers directly with comics publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
Bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning television writer Matt Goldman shares 10 things he's learned about writing over the years. The post 10 Things I’ve Learned About Writing From Being a Stand-Up Comic and in the Writer’s Room of Emmy Award-Winning TV Shows appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2025-04-17 02:20:28 UTC ]
A brief filing made late on April 10 suggests that the court is prepared to back the offer made for Diamond by Alliance Entertainment over a lower bid from Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
After agreeing to accept a bid from Alliance Entertainment as part of a Chapter 11 reorganization, Diamond owners terminated the deal in favor of a joint offer from Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum. The action triggered a lawsuit from Alliance, and the matter is now in the hands of two... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
The manga and other graphic novels out this month include series continuers and debuts, with tones that range from adorable to serious. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-02 10:30:00 UTC ]
Catch up on the latest in comics news, including the manga series CBS is betting on, an update on One-Punch Man Season 3, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-03-28 12:30:00 UTC ]
After two months of intense speculation, the comics business finally has an answer to its biggest question of late: the bankrupt Diamond Comic Distributors is slated for acquisition by Alliance Entertainment, a new player in the sector. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
Montagne, who previously served as associate publisher, joined ComicArts when it was established in 2023. In his new role, he'll focus on growing the division's presence in the graphic novel, manga, and comic book market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and analysts say popularity of genres like manga and superhero comics is a gateway into readingThe best route to learning to love words in print could well be pictures. This, at least, is the hope of the publishing industry this spring, as it welcomes news that sales of children’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-03-09 14:00:11 UTC ]
Comics shop owners shore up customer loyalty with events, clubs, and personalized service, helping small shops thrive in hard times. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
ComicsPRO president Joe Murray talks to PW about how the national organization provides resources for direct market specialty stores, as the industry faces disruption in distribution. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
Booksellers share their favorite new graphic novels they’ve convinced picky fans to sample. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
This Joker is supported by a slew of recognisable Batman villains, such as the Riddler, Mr Freeze and Poison Ivy. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2025-03-04 14:23:11 UTC ]
With Diamond Comics Distributors in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings and sales of comics periodicals flying unexpectedly high, things looked very different at this year’s conference for direct market comics retailers—including the surprisingly buoyant mood. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
As it has been a quieter month in YA publishing when it comes to new fiction, so, too, has it ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-20 13:30:00 UTC ]
The series, which will be developed along the lines of Bloomsbury's popular 33 1/3 series of music books, will examine Marvel's 85-year comics history. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
The 1991 collaboration between Sarah Byam and the late comics artist Tim Sale has been reissued with the help of a crowdfunding campaign and San Diego–based indie publisher Clover Press. PW talked with Byam about returning to ‘Billi 99’ and working with Sale, who died in 2022. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and comics shops continue to scramble to shift to other distributors and brace themselves for lost income following Diamond Comic Distributors’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January. Meanwhile, the entire comics business is asking itself: What now? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Across the board reductions helped ameliorate the graphic novel publisher's losses in fiscal 2024 by $3.5 million as sales remained basically flat at $26 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
Dark Horse Comics announced it would no longer publish the author and canceled further publication of his “Anansi Boys” series. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2025-01-27 13:41:15 UTC ]