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Why Were Retailers Afraid to Order Big on DC’s “Rebirth”?
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With full returnability offered by DC Comics, why did the majority of comic book retailers so utterly under-order "Rebirth"?
For Creator-Owned Comics, Rights Imply Responsibilities
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Retailer Brian Hibbs hits a milestone and explains why the creators behind creator-owned titles need to stick to a schedule -- any schedule.
The Art (and Commerce) of Licensed Comics
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Brian Hibbs both defines and discusses what is and isn't a licensed comic book, what that means for demand, and how it affects retailers.
ComicsPRO’s Astoundingly Useful Annual Meeting
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This month Brian Hibbs checks in with all the knowledge he learned from the 2016 ComicsPRO Annual Membership Meeting in Portland.
Looking at BookScan: 2015
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This month Brian Hibbs dives deep -- really deep -- into 2015 BookScan numbers, tracking comic sales and trends for the bookstore market.
Trouble on the Horizon?
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Brian Hibbs examines what's going on with the fourth quarter crash the comic book market is experiencing right now, and how will it impact 2016.
Communication & Momentum
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Brian Hibbs looks at the art of pitching projects to retailers, how it affects everyone's bottom line, and All-New, All-Different Marvel Week 3.
In the Dark (Knight)
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This month, Brian Hibbs examines his approach to DC Comics' "Dark Knight III: The Master Race" and the promise and peril of Local Comic Shop Day.
DC After Bob Wayne, Marvel’s “All-New, All-Different” Relaunch
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This month, Brian Hibbs examines changes in DC Comics policy post-Bob Wayne, and what might happen with Marvel's October relaunch.
Kicked at the Start and Other Thoughts
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This month Brian Hibbs discusses a number of topics, from Kickstarter to "All-New, All-Different Marvel" and an ordering meeting at his shop.
Chaos in the Multiverse
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Brian Hibbs look at the order challenges for "Convergence" and "Secret Wars" and why both happening at the same time is a risk for the market.
BookScan Numbers Show Big Book Market Growth for Comics in 2014
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Comics publishers saw growth nearly across the board in the 2014 bookstore market, with Marvel, Archie and more making impressive gains.
Too Much Competition
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This month Brian Hibbs examines the problem with too many titles being produced from the perspective of consumer behavior and how retailers order.
Successful Signings
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This month, Brian Hibbs explains the proper way to organize signings, with examples from his recent "Saga" HC event with Brian K. Vaughan.
Those Who Do Not Know History…
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This month, Brian Hibbs worries about whether gaming the solicitation process and what that means for the health of the industry's sales.
Round and Round and Round (and Round)
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This month Brian Hibbs talks about the pain of the monthly pain retailers have to deal with when it comes to order forms and guessing what will sell.
The Force-Fed Market
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This month Brian Hibbs looks at the many problems facing the Direct Market, including how some publishers are making it more difficult for retailers.
Another Penny Drops
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Brian Hibbs talks about the art of ordering comics, how costs come into play and how the most worthless coin -- the penny -- is kind of worthless.
Reaching the Summit
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Brian Hibbs offers his takeaways from the Diamond Retailer Summit in Las Vegas and gives his thoughts on Bob Wayne leaving DC Comics.
The Empire Strikes Back
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Brian Hibbs weighs in on Amazon's purchase of comiXology and what the potential ramifications are for the future of printed comics.
