Kids comics and family focus

Jenn Haines

The Dragon, Guelph, Ontario

Jenn Haines started with one comic store 21 years ago, and with a renewed emphasis on catering to kids and focus on families, she's been able to expand to a three-store chain. Find out how she's done it at icv2.

Jim McLauchlin

From a crabhouse to the Os to 35 years in business

Marc Nathan (left) with Steve Geppi of Diamond Comic Distributors 

Marc Nathan went from waiting tables to PR (and more) with the Baltimore Orioles to 35 years running a successful store and a booming convention. Find out what he's learned in 35 years of business HERE.

Jim McLauchlin

After 35 years, a comic store closes

Mitch Cutler owned and operated St. Mark's Comics in New York City for 35 years until he had his Danny Glover moment: "I'm getting too old for this…plop."

But you can find out what he learned over those 35 years at icv2. GO!

Jim McLauchlin

Who Signs What, and Why?

Stan Lee signing comics

The landscape for comic creators signing autographs is changing. To find out who signs what, and why, and for how much, please join us over at Newsarama.

Jim McLauchlin

Greg Pak, Rhodes Scholar, Comic Writer

Greg Pak, courtesy Greg Pak

At the risk of overusing this line—is that even possible?—I now like to refer to Greg Pak as a "Rhodes Scholar gone wrong." But Greg has been pretty darned successful as a comic writer, indie filmmaker, and Kickstarter entrepreneur. See what he's learned HERE at ivc2.

Jim McLauchlin

Watchmen #1 cover art is your best hedge against inflation

Watchmen #1 original art and color guide, photo: Heritage Auctions

You may recall that the original cover art from Watchmen #1 sold for $155,000 six years ago in 2013.

Well, it just sold again, this time for $228,000. You can read all about it over at Newsarama. Please do!

Jim McLauchlin

The Comics Direct Market Changing…now?

Direct-market distribution for comic books was a great idea when started 46 years ago. Today, it might need some nipping and tucking. For a LOT of the evolution of the market—to my mind, things might start breaking very soon—check out icv2.com. And for much more from Image Comics, well…here's more.

Jim McLauchlin