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François
Hercouet
on Building
Something New
in Astrolabe

Off Panel
with writer
Jack Mulqueen

Latest Longform Articles

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“The Uncertainty is Bigger Than Ever”: Shops on a Successful, Yet Strange, Year in Comics Retail

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Variant Covers and the Infinite Game

Let’s take another look at the proliferation of variants, and the complex nature of their existence.

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The Age of the Limited Series is Here

On the continued shift towards finite titles, and what that means.

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The Immediacy Index

We all read comics. But when do we read them? Here's a look at the system I use to decide that.

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A Tale of Two Approaches

Both DC and Marvel embraced that vertical scroll life in the past year. They’ve seen considerably different results in the process.

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Are Comic Shops Finding a "New Normal" for Attrition?

There are some warning signs on the horizon for the direct market. This week's feature explores one of the biggest.

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On Lunar Distribution, and How Certain Things Work

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Ten Big Thoughts on This Year's Joyous - and Still Adjusting - Emerald City Comic Con

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The Power of Convenience

Comic shops have seen big gains in recent years. An incredibly simple solution has played a part in that.

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Inside the SKTCHD/Off Panel Offices and Processes

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