Consortium to Distribute Alternative Comics, Secret Acres

Indie graphic novel publishers Secret Acres and Alternative Comics have signed with Consortium for distribution; the Minneapolis-based distributor has been very proactive in courting new graphic novels publishers as clients. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Issue of Captain America Comic Book Sells For $3.1 Million

With the sale, Captain America joined Superman and Spider-Man in having debut issues that topped $3 million at auction. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Z2 Comics Has Found Its Groove

The independent graphic novel publisher, which evolved into its current business model in 2019, is forging a different path to market than many of its competitors while sticking closely to the aesthetics that hardcore comic fans know and love. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCU certifies first round of Nielsen measurement alternatives

NBCUniversal is certifying eight companies in audience measurement—and Nielsen didn't make the list. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2022-03-22 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Zestworld Launches Digital Comics Venture with $9 Million in Funding

Zestworld announced it has raised $9.37 million in new funding to create a digital comics publishing and distribution platform for a newly assembled stable of veteran popular comics creators. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen Rejects $15 Billion Acquisition Offer From Private-Equity Consortium

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[ AdWeek | 2022-03-21 01:43:07 UTC ]
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Brandon Sanderson's secret novels break Pebble's Kickstarter crowdfunding record

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The 20 Best Comic Book Movies You Can Stream Right Now

A lot of caped crusaders are hitting theaters this year. Here are a few you can catch at home. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2022-03-03 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Hidden Knowledge: Secret and Mysterious Libraries Around the World

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[ Book Riot | 2022-02-21 11:30:00 UTC ]
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George RR Martin to team up with Marvel for new comic book series

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A Chance to Own a Rare Batman Comic Book (or a Fraction of It)

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An up-close look at the secret lives of wild honey bees

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Comic Book Stores Offer To Send Free Copies Of 'Maus' To Tennessee Students

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Advertisers, TV networks plan to set Nielsen alternatives as ‘shadow currencies’ in this year’s upfront negotiations

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[ AdWeek | 2022-01-20 13:08:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan ceases distribution of Clanchy's books as pair part company

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Layoffs and restructuring at DC, the growing popularity of digital and print Korean comics, and the return of in-person attendance to New York Comic Con are among the topics covered in the most-read comics stories published by 'PW' in 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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