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François
Hercouet
on Building
Something New
in Astrolabe

Off Panel
with writer
Jack Mulqueen

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So, Your Comic Has Become a Speculator Hit

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Return of the King

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

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“This Gives Us an Outlet”: Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis

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“2025 was Amazing!”: Retailers on a Banner, Even “Record-Setting,” Year in Their Comic Shops

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Five Things I’ll be Watching for in the Comics Industry (but Mostly the Direct Market) in 2026

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It's Almost 2026, so Let's Make Some New Year’s Resolutions for the Direct Market

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