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Panel:
ComicsPRO
with Heidi MacDonald
+ Christina Merkler

The
Winners
and Losers
of ComicsPRO

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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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A Look at the Intersection of Comics and Substack, As the First Year Closes

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"Every Challenge Opens a New Doorway": Retailers on the Year So Far for Comic Shops

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How Jane Foster Became The Mighty Thor

Let’s dig into the story behind this Marvel classic with insight from those who created it.

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