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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Brubaker, the MCU, Netflix, and living as a comic book writer. www.gamalhennessy.com/blog/the-bus...
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The Business of Comics for September 4, 2026 — Gamal Hennessy
‍ The MCU Was Not Inevitable: Last week marked 17 years since Disney announced its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment . That deal was valued at roughly $4 billion in 2009, but the investment has gr...
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Brubaker, Amazon, and MGM are being sued for sexual, racial, and religious harassment, discrimination, assault, battery, and defamation in relation to the Criminal series being developed from his graphic novels. www.comicsbeat.com/ed-brubaker-...
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Report: Ed Brubaker being sued for allegedly abusive behavior
A production assistant is suing the Criminal co-creator, alleging he abused and harassed him repeatedly while working on the show.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Netflix has allegedly acquired the media rights to several different comic book titles, varying wildly in tone and publisher. www.comicsbeat.com/netflix-2026/
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Report: Netflix snapping up the rights to many comics
Netflix has reportedly acquired the rights to Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, Geiger, The Night Eaters, and more.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This week marks 17 years since Disney announced its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, a transaction valued at roughly $4 billion in 2009. That initial investment has a return on investment of 3.3 times its original cost. www.comicbasics.com/17-years-lat...
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17 Years Later, Disney’s $4 Billion Marvel Gamble Is Now Worth an Estimated $54 Billion
Every so often, a business deal comes along that reshapes an entire industry, and few examples land as cleanly as Disney's pursuit of a struggling comic book
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It has become difficult for independent creators to avoid all comic conventions in the U.S., though those that have ventured south have done so reluctantly and on a limited basis. www.insauga.com/ontario-base...
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Ontario-based comic creators fear uncertain future for industry amid ongoing trade war | insauga
The anger those in the comics industry have towards Donald Trump has not abated since the American president first launched his tariff war and his 51st state chatter, though the black-and-white avoida...
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
For 20 years, NYCC has offered industry pros a space to gather to network, introduce new work, and celebrate their wins, and we look forward to continuing to grow those opportunities in the years to come.” www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-26-huge...
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NYCC '26: Huge slate of professional programming announced
NYCC will roll out an even bigger slate of professional programming in 2026, including Retailer Day, ICv2 Insider Talks, and tons more
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Convention Crime, More Manga, and the AI Invasion of Webtoon www.gamalhennessy.com/blog/the-bus...
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The Business of Comics for August 31, 2026 — Gamal Hennessy
‍ ‍ Fighting Convention Crime: One of the more disturbing stories that came out of last week’s Anime NYC was a report that several comic creators in artist’s alley were robbed of cash, cameras, m...
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is rolling out multiple AI-driven features, acquired a videogame company and created an investment fund, as it reported a Q2 with declining sales and a larger loss. icv2.com/articles/new...
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WEBTOON Rolling Out AI Features, Buys Videogame Company, Creates Investment Fund
As It Reports Down Q2
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
HarperCollins has announced it is launching a new manga imprint, Kazé, with the initial lineup of titles for a range of ages including kids and adults. icv2.com/articles/new...
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Manga Week: HarperCollins to Launch New U.S. Manga Imprint
After Acquisition of French Publisher
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The book will cover storytelling, character creation, cover design, high-impact visuals, and pitching stories to publishers and will include quotes and interviews with over a dozen Marvel creators. icv2.com/articles/new...
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RH Worlds to Publish 'Marvel's Mastering the Art of Comics'
Guide for Comics Creators by Writer Alex Segura
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Roger McKenzie passed away on the morning of Friday, August 21. He had been dealing with end-stage heart failure and kidney disease for several months and died peacefully while in hospice care. www.comicsbeat.com/roger-mckenz...
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Roger McKenzie, DAREDEVIL writer, dead at 75
Roger McKenzie, who wrote the start of Frank Miller's Daredevil run, Captain America, and more, passed away in a hospice on August 21, 2026.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Despite the friendly community atmosphere at such shows, a reminder that the cash box should be secured at all times. www.comicsbeat.com/anime-nyc-20...
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Anime NYC 2026: Artists respond to thefts in Artists Alley
A rash of thefts on Thursday at Anime NYC prompted artists to warn each other and take precautions for the rest of the show.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I will once again be joining Thomas A. Crowell, Jeff Trexler, Jason Yarn, and other experienced attorneys at NYCC this year for the Masterclass Legal Series. More information can be found at the link below. events.leapevents.com/tickets/nycc...
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New York Comic Con 2026 CLE Registration
New York Comic Con 2026 CLE Registration in New York - Checkout. NYCC Legal Masterclass SeriesNew York Comic Con presents In association with Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. And The National Academy of Contin...
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It's possible that the decision by Image Comics will invite a significant amount of ill will from creators and fans for a writer whose fanbase has eroded thanks to a mix of the allegations against him and the simple passage of time. screenrant.com/warren-ellis...
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Warren Ellis Comments on 'So Many of Us' Allegations as Castlevania Writer Returns to Image
The comic industry is abuzz today following the announcement that alleged serial abuser Warren Ellis is returning to Image Comics.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry launched new subsidies this year to encourage the development of overseas digital manga platforms by Japanese publishers, all part of an effort to triple the value of entertainment content exports to US$125 billion by 2033. icv2.com/articles/col...
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Manga Week - Fall 2026: Japanese-Run Digital Manga Platforms Are Multiplying in North America
Column by Richardson Handjaja
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Distribution developments, a tax on adult comics, and a new weapon in the fight against AI in comics. www.gamalhennessy.com/blog/the-bus...
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The Business of Comics for August 14th, 2026 — Gamal Hennessy
‍ AI Detection Tools Are Coming : The AI apocalypse recently took a new turn in a way that might help creators. Anthropic announced that it is adding a function that will watermark all AI-generated t...
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Sheafe Walker @comiclaw.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Back on the Hellscape social media app, we’d recommend following some fantastic people on Fridays. Here, let us do that every day: @gamalhennessy.bsky.social @steveellisart.com @josephpillidge.bsky.social @davidgallaher.bsky.social For comics, knowledge, art, law, and general awesomeness! 🙌
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A new digital landscape was quietly developing, as both longstanding comics publishers and upstart digital retailers carved out new approaches to producing, selling, and reaching an audience for online comics www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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In an Online Era, Digital Comics Are Still Loading Up
In a post-Comixology landscape, both longstanding comics publishers and upstart digital retailers are carving out new approaches to producing, selling, and finding readers for online comics.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
There will be a phased rollout beginning with the USA, Canada, UK, EU and Australia. The POD comic books will be printed, packaged and shipped for each reader. www.printweek.com/content/news...
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Comix.one to roll out POD with HP - Printweek
Creator platform Comix.one has teamed up with HP to offer a print-on-demand service to its users.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Platforms are now rushing to watermark AI-generated content after backlash from users and to avoid regulatory scrutiny. techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/a...
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Anthropic says it will watermark text generated by its AI models | TechCrunch
Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Comics in North America are a $2.1 billion+ business. The industry paid a heavy price for deferring decisions and leaving things ambiguous. It now has a chance to choose a better future. It should choose wisely. icv2.com/articles/col...
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The Diamond Mess Is Almost Over. The Distribution Experiment Is Just Beginning
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Small presses are working together to develop routes to direct market distribution as well as offer affordable publishing services in the post-Diamond world icv2.com/articles/new...
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Indie Publishers Band Together for Sub-Distribution, Printing, More
Critical Forms Indie Alliance, Massive Indies Adds Discount Printing
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
After months of negotiations, the Diamond Bankruptcy Estate and the Consignment Group have reached a settlement that will allow publishers get Their Stuff back www.comicsbeat.com/its-over-dia...
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It's over: Diamond Estate and Consignment Group reach settlement
The Consignment Group, the Diamond Estate and Sparkle pop have some to a settlement after months of negotiations
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
"Nobody gives a shit about any of these other Marvel characters. Go back and do a deal for only Spider-Man." -Sony Executive in 1998 Turns out he was only half right... www.tradingview.com/news/benzing...
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Spider-Man Swings Into the Record Books: How Sony’s Bet on One Comic Book Character Keeps Paying Off
Shares of movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) are trading higher Monday after a record-setting box office weekend. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" posted the highest-grossing domes...
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Neon Ichiban, a new digital comics marketplace owned by DSTLRY, has released their Top 100 sales charts for the month of July showing some interesting trends in the digital space www.comicsbeat.com/sales-charts...
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Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban’s Top 100 for July shows DSTLRY and BEN 10 leading the pack
Neon Ichiban's Top 100 sales chart for July is led by DSTLRY titles and Ben 10, and Absolute holding strong as always
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
County College of Morris has acquired The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. Beginning in Fall 2026, students will have even more opportunities to prepare for a career in comics www.comicsbeat.com/county-colle...
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County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School
County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School, which means more opportunities for students looking for a career in comics
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Spider-Man has shown that the problem may not be superheroes so much as sameness." If Sony put half the effort into the tie-in films as they do with the core character, they would gave enough money to keep making physical games (if you know, you know). 🤓🤑😏 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/b...
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office
The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Since the Voluntary Recognition Agreement [was] signed [in June], DHWU has been working in good faith with Dark Horse Comics to take [the] next steps toward contract negotiations — but that good faith has not been reciprocated. www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-s...
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Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors
Dark Horse Workers United says senior editors are being granted supervisory manager status so they'll sacrifice their union eligibility.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
At San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Comics and WEBTOON announced three new original Marvel comics that will be created specifically for the vertical-scroll format. icv2.com/articles/new...
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SDCC: Marvel, WEBTOON, Announce Original Series
New Marvel Stories Formatted for Vertical Scrolling
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Major updates and analysis for the comic book industry leading into San Diego Comic Con, including stories from Marvel, Dark Horse, Rocketship, Comix Wellspring, the Indie Comics Alliance, Aftershock, and even the Moulin Rouge. www.gamalhennessy.com/blog/the-bus...
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The Business of Comics Blog for July 21st, 2026 — Gamal Hennessy
No More Marvel in Manhattan: The big news leading into this year’s San Diego Comic Con is the move of Marvel Comics from New York City to Burbank, California , the current headquarters of Marvel Stu...
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Dream of working in comics? These companies are hiring. www.thepopverse.com/comics-jobs-...
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Open Comic Jobs (Updated July 2026)
Dream of working in comics? These companies are hiring.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
“If Silver Sprocket will not come forward to address systemic issues affecting its sustainability, and re-establish trust with its creators, we believe the public has a right to know what has been happening behind the scenes.” www.comicsbeat.com/silver-sproc...
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Silver Sprocket Artists Collective releases statement alleging ongoing issues
The Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a public statement accusing the publisher of delayed payment and poor treatment.
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Women in Comics Collective International @wincnyc.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
We're hosting the Comics & Advocacy Panel on Saturday,7/25 at 5pm at the Omni Hotel Ballroom DE. Featured Panelists are: #VaneeSmithMatsalia #EbonyToussaint #DrLaWanaRichmond #JibolaFagbamiye #KarlaMedrano @gamalhennessy.bsky.social Moderated by @lockettdown.bsky.social
Promo for the Comics and Advocacy Panel at SDCC 2026.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Disney’s publishing division will be pulling up stakes and transferring operations to Burbank, California, the current headquarters of Marvel Studios and corporate parent, The Walt Disney Company. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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Marvel Comics to Leave New York and Move Staffers to L.A. as Part of Major Overhaul (Exclusive)
The Disney-owned publisher is also getting a new editor in chief as 100 employees are being asked to relocate to Burbank by next July.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Hopefully, the post-bankruptcy restructure, court-approved debt repayment plan, and new publishing initiatives can bring compensation to the impacted creators and AfterShock can begin moving forward www.comicsbeat.com/aftershock-c...
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AfterShock continues its return from bankruptcy with a digital deal at GlobalComix
The resurrected AfterShock Comics and digital platform GlobalComix partner to bring titles to the digital platform, with new titles in 2027
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Comics publishers pursue media adaptation endlessly, even as comic book movies and TV shows have changed the face of entertainment – but the actual creators are rarely the ones who get to share in the jackpot. www.comicsbeat.com/joe-casey-ca...
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Joe Casey calls out use of character in Spider-Man Brand New Day
Joe Casey has raised issues of how Marvel compensates creators yet again, citing Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
During the period for which these reports were generated, there were over 225 stores using the two systems. As this is a small, non-random sample of over 3,000 stores selling American comics worldwide. icv2.com/print/articl...
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Top 20 Graphic Novels - May 2026
Sales Rankings Based on Data from Two Comic Store POS Systems
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Why is it that the independent and small-press scene in comics seems to be thriving, and yet the Big Two, multibillion-dollar intellectual property factories, haven’t put out an original character in years? www.fredericknewspost.com/news/arts_an...
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How corporations are killing Big Comics
Why is it that the independent and small-press scene in comics seems to be thriving, and yet the Big Two, multibillion-dollar intellectual property factories, haven’t put out an original character
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A veteran retailer lays out the benefits for retailers of choosing to buy through distribution as opposed to direct from the publisher. icv2.com/articles/col...
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Rolling for Initiative -- Why Choose Distribution?
Column by Scott Thorne
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Comix Wellspring, the comic book printer that has become a popular choice among independent creators and publishers, has announced that it is temporarily suspending all operations, and refunding all unfulfilled customer orders. www.comicsbeat.com/indie-comic-...
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Comix Wellspring suspends operations, Refunds Orders
Comix Wellspring suspends operations, and refunds unfulfilled orders, leaving indie comic creators scrambling ahead of convention season.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The Indie Comic Alliance will offer Independent Publishers reasonable Distribution into retail comic book stores and affordable Printing, Shipping, and Storage while creating a competitive advantage in the direct market. indiecomicalliance.com/press/press-...
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Indie Comic Alliance Press Release 7-7-2026
INDIE COMIC ALLIANCE IS ESTABLISHED AND FIRST SET OF PUBLISHERS ARE ANNOUNCED
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Rocketship Entertainment has signed a deal with Moulin Rouge to develop tabletop games, graphic novels, and manga set in and inspired by the famous night the Parisian cabaret. icv2.com/articles/new...
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Rocketship Inks Deal with Moulin Rouge
For Tabletop Games, Graphic Novels, Manga Set in Paris Cabaret
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Clover Press has announced a new creator-owned imprint, The Fourth Leaf, just in time for the publisher’s appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-cl...
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Exclusive: Clover Press launches creator-owned imprint The Fourth Leaf
Clover Press has announced creator-owned imprint The Fourth Leaf and its first three titles, all hitting Kickstarter later this year.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Going forward, the company will have three heads: Tim Wiesch, head of publishing and business development; Vanessa Todd-Holmes, head of publishing operations; and Melissa Teeman, head of finance and administration. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Leadership Shakeup at Dark Horse
In the midst of their 40th anniversary and union efforts, Dark Horse has introduced a new structure and new leadership team.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
McFarlane is an unusual figure in the comic book world, simply because he’s prominent enough to be a trailblazer. If it works out, then we’ll see the Comic-Con experience evolve in a very different direction. comicbook.com/collectibles...
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Image Founder Todd McFarlane's SDCC Announcement is the Shakeup the Industry Needs
It's time for some big changes.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Can you write something that feels fresh within the construct of who the character is and make it engaging enough that all anyone notices is how well told it is? If you can do that, you stand a very good shot at getting hired. joequesada.substack.com/p/nobody-wan...
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Nobody Wants Your Big Idea
How Not To Pitch Your Story. In Comics Or Anywhere Else
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
While comics publishers were to be found everywhere on the show floor, Artists Alley has grown significantly over the years, spreading out into the author and zine sections. It’s now become a destination for librarians according to a number of publishers. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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At ALA 2026, Comics Creators and Librarians Deepen Bonds
While the ALA was celebrating 150 years of promoting books and reading, the Graphic Novel and Comics Roundtable was celebrating just eight years of connecting comics and librarians.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Skybound Entertainment has begun another equity crowdfunding raise after posting losses in 2024 and 2025. icv2.com/articles/new...
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Skybound Entertainment Begins Another Equity Crowdfunding Raise
After Losses in 2024 and 2025
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
There is always room for improvement with how Hollywood gives back to the comic industry, but for now, Supergirl has truly set a new standard. Hopefully, the entire industry continues to move in this direction. www.comicsbeat.com/opinion-supe...
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Supergirl raised the bar for Hollywood supporting comics
While not a box office success, the Supergirl film should be celebrated in the way it promoted comics publishing.
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Gamal Hennessy @gamalhennessy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
When studios do greenlight movies about comic-book characters who aren’t household names, they’ll need to economize on the production budget and marketing spend. variety.com/2026/film/bo...
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‘Supergirl’ Braces for $100 Million Loss: What DC Studios Should Learn From Its Box Office Bomb
"Supergirl" faces major theatrical losses, pointing to a very different future for comic book installments based on lesser-known characters.
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