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The Previews Catalog: Be Careful What You Wish For

The Previews Catalog is the geek equivalent of the Sears Wish Book. Find out why it’s vitally important to you, even if you’ve never read a copy.

 
Why Superhero Films Rock, But Don’t Help Superhero Comics Roll

Superhero films have become important franchises that generate billions in sales annually, yet so few movie-goers and DVD watchers in turn go back and try out the comics. Why is this happening, and what can be done to change it?

 
Is the Market Saturated, Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

Do we really need another Deadpool title? Maybe you don’t, but enough buyers appear to disagree with you (myself included).

 
Ralph Dibny Effect: Why We’ve Stuck Around for $3.99 Comics

What does Ralph Dibny, the Elongated Man, have to do with our willingness to pay $3.99 for a single comic book? Elasticity baby! Read on for more…

 
Boom! finds a new distribution Haven

BOOM! continues to broaden its reach and break away from the Direct Market Diamond Distributor stranglehold. This time, they’ve teamed up with alternative distributor Haven, and are making it worth retailers while.

 
Comics’ License to Print Money

A look into the most expensive Peanuts in history, and why that matters to the world of comic book publishing.

 
Dollars and Sense: Artist Alley

Convention season is upon us, and it’s time to make dollars and sense of Artist Alley. Some helpful tips on what to expect from Artist Alley, and how much it will cost you.

 
Marvel Hachette’s A New Plan for Book Stores…But Diamond Still No Lump of Coal

Marvel partners with Hachette for book store distribution, and why Diamond doesn’t care as much as you think.

 
Why $1.99 Digital Comics May Be Priced Right, Just Not For You

$1.99 digital comics? We don’t need no stinking $1.99 comics! Or do we?