ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture

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With Deep Dive Analysis of the Game and Comic Markets

January 25, 2021

ICv2 is now mailing free copies of ICv2's Internal Correspondence, with deep dive analysis of the game and comic markets, directly to thousands of U.S. retailers.

Uncover Sweet and Strange Crushes With Mondo's New Dating Game

'Dream Crush' Arrives in Q1

January 25, 2021

Mondo Games announced Dream Crush , dating board game, for release in Q1.

WizKids Unveils the Next Wave of Pre-Painted 'D&D' Premium Figures

More 'D&D Icons of the Realms Premium Painted Figures' Drop in May

January 25, 2021

WizKids unveiled new miniature packs for the D&D Icons of the Realms Premium Painted Figures line that will arrive in retail stores in May.

Marvel Comics Offers a Glimpse of the MCU Without The Avengers in 'Heroes Reborn'

'Heroes Reborn' #' Begins an Alternate Timeline Series Written by Jason Aaron with Art by Ed McGuiness

January 25, 2021

Marvel Comics announced Heroes Reborn #1, a new alternate timeline comic book series, for release in May.

Comics on Kickstarter Up 59% in 2020

Over $25 Million Raised

January 25, 2021

Comics blew up on Kickstarter in 2020, up 59% with over $25 million raised.

Add a Ferocious Udaak to a 'Critical Role' RPG Encounter

'Critical Role: Monsters of Wildemount - Udaak Premium Figure' by WizKids

January 25, 2021

WizKids unveiled a Critical Role: Monsters of Wildemount - Udaak Premium Figure for release in April.

Tabletop Games Blow Away Old Record on Kickstarter in 2020

Up 34%

January 25, 2021

Total dollars raised for tabletop games on Kickstarter in 2020 blew away the 2019 record, jumping 34%, or over $60 million, to a new record high.

Portal Games Announces 'Dune: House Secrets' at Portal Con

A New Tabletop Trilogy Using the 'Detective' Engine

January 25, 2021

Portal Games announced Dune: House of Secrets , a new tabletop game that uses the Detective system, for release in Q4 2021.

TCGplayer Top 25 Sealed TCG Products - December 2020

'Flesh and Blood' Makes a Move

January 25, 2021

It ranks the most active products on the TCGplayer platform by dollar volume, and shows the beginning and ending prices of each product.

Preview: 'Black History Month' Variant Covers

From Marvel Comics

January 25, 2021

Marvel Comics celebrates Black History Month with variant covers by Ernanda Souza.

Rolling for Initiative -- Poop and the Rise of the Offensive Game

Column by Scott Thorne

January 24, 2021

This week, Scott Thorne offers up some insight on poop games and the gross market trend.

Preview: 'Heroes Reborn' Teasers

From Marvel Comics

January 22, 2021

Marvel Comics has released teaser images for the upcoming project Heroes Reborn.

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