The Two Sides of Comics Are in Balance (For Now)

Readers and speculators often exist in conflict. What this snapshot of the moment in the direct market posits is, maybe they aren’t right now?

Marvel Seems to be Broken. Let’s Fix Them!

God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again.

The Design of Absolute DC: Rafael Albuquerque on Creating a "Monster" in Absolute Green Arrow

Which Comic Characters Would Survive (and Thrive During) a Shift in The Pitt?

So, Your Comic Has Become a Speculator Hit

What’s it really like when your comic becomes a target for speculators?

How to Sell Your Comic: From the Perspective of Even More Retailers

Surveying the Great Comic Book Sales Chart Debate

Let’s look at the results of a ComicsPRO straw poll about one of the most talked about topics from behind-the-scenes in comics.

The Winners and Losers of ComicsPRO 2026

This year’s ComicsPRO was a banner event, so let’s look at who led and lagged at the conference.

The Direct Market Has Entered Its Building Phase

Instead of focusing on the success of today, ComicsPRO stood out because of its emphasis on the future.

The Return of the King

Vertigo is back this week, so let’s celebrate.