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Comic books
Why the comic book industry is growing ahead of Free Comic Book Day
May 3, 2024
The market is buoyant and graphic novels are playing a key role in spurring demand.
This record store wants to prove that downtown Jackson, Mississippi, is a destination
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 12, 2023
"There's always something to do here," says Phillip Rollins, owner of the store OffBeat. "People just don't know how to find it."
A Mississippi record and comic store deals with the January "dead zone"
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 10, 2023
OffBeat owner Phillip Rollins says January and summer are his "most hated months" because business is so slow.
In the pre-holiday scramble, small businesses see a little bit of supply chain relief
by
Sean McHenry
Oct 26, 2022
The owners of a record and comic book shop, a toy store, and a greeting card and outdoor gear business share their experiences.
Comic-Con at 50: still the place for epic fandom
Jul 19, 2019
What started as a small gathering of comics enthusiasts in 1970 has turned into a massive testament to the power of fandom.
Why the Federal Reserve makes comic books
May 21, 2019
“We just wanted to create a tool that was accessible.”
For public good, not for profit.
Holy franchise, Batman! You’re 80!
Mar 29, 2019
Grab your cowl and utility belt while we take a look at one of the highest-earning superheroes.
Comic author wants Captain Marvel to empower women
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 11, 2019
"There is nothing inherently masculine about heroism," Kelly Sue DeConnick says.
Stan Lee's Marvel-ous legacy
Nov 19, 2018
Let's do the numbers on Stanley Lieber's seven decades in comics.