Panick books:
Razor Gray by Nir Levie, about a visionary space architect called to inspect a mystery object
TAMA, an anthology spearheaded by Adam Schlagman, which is basically digital pet mayhem
Don't Turn Out the Lights - a missing child leads to mystery by Tom Pyams
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I wrote up a few thoughts about where we’re at following #comicspro25 and now #toyfair25 - unknown territory with a New World Order. But it’s not all bad news.
A retailer perspective on #comicspro25 from @fantomcomics.bsky.social and Jake Shapiro:
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AND OUR FINAL PRESENTER Chip Zdarsky talking about Zdarsky Comic News, yeah a physuical magazine about comics shops. "Online is broken,so how did people get their comics news? With magazines!" ZCN has news and more stuff.
Sorry this is very very funny but can't be captured in a skeet.
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Penultimate presented is Topher from Wattpad/Webtoon. He brought Monster energy which is AWESOME. A quick recap of what Webtoon Unscrolled does. They sold moire than 100,000 units of front and backlist in 24. Readers of @kcomicsbeat.bsky.social will need no introduction. #comicspro25
Invader Comics is a smaller publisher, but they have put out some decent looking books. #comicspro25
These last few slots are tough. This crowd has been going hard since Wednesday. But presenters pushing on through. #comicspro25
Invader Comics is next at #comicspro25. The line is lead by the other Mike Perkins and Keith Foster, who oncer worked at Capital Cities. Invader is an admittedly small crew but all passionate about comics and the feeling of making comics. Their goal is 10-12 comics a year.
Coming down the line, Carl Choi of 247 Comics - sponsors of some delightful mocktails on Thursday - talks about his history as an immigrant child with ADD and dyslexia who discovered comics and grew a community, on through working in movies, and coming back to comics. #comicspro25
Drome by Jesse Lonnergan, and Lucas Wars, a comics bio of George Lucas making A New Hope, AND news! THis Fall, Total THB a three volume reprint of Paul Pope's great THB series from 1994, with exclusive never seen art.
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Finally, from adult line 23rd St, a lot of books coming! Including St. Catherine by Anna Meyer, The Giant by Yousef Saudi, The Harrowing Game by Antoine Revoy, Breadcrumbs by Kasia Babis,
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Also from 1st/2nd Deeply Dave by Michael Grover. Creature Clinic, by Gavin Aung Than, Good Boy by Andy Hirsch, and Love, Misha by Askel Aden about a non binary teen who goes on a magical adventure but their mom also comes with. #comicspro25
Next @ #comicspro25 First Second/23rd Street books. Don't Cause trouble by Arree Chung, You and Me on Repeat by Mary Shyne, a time travel tale, Everyoner Sux But You by R. Wroten, We Could be Magic by Marisa Meyer & Joelle Murray,
Loeb says they are trying characters they didn't play with before for Hush 2. Lee says it was important to do the story in continuity, which presented some challenges. It's his first continuity pages in 7-8 years.
Loeb "Something happens that will affect the enfire Bat-family of books" #comicspro25
Up Next: @jimlee.bsky.social and Jeph Loeb to talk about Hush 2! The first fix issues start coming out in March, second 6 come out in 2026. It's one big giant action movie released in two parts," says Loeb. #comicspro25
"The fascists have been focused on comics for very good reason, they know comics are powerful. Comics are ammunition that is part of our duty to circulate to fight back." #comicspro25
FINAL FINAL SESSION! Here at #comicspro25 Avi of @silversprocket.net is up to speak. "Nobody in this room just sells comics. we are all changing the world by making stories." A video about the 2024 Pride in Panels festival shows an example. The event drew more than 1500 people.
Upper Deck is doing a lot of DC card sets but also James Bond - including the BLack Diamond set which includes chase cards with cast signatures and lab grown diamonds! YOu had my attention at Christopher Walken.
There is also a set for The Boys tv show. #comicspro25
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Lunar thanks retailers - the have seen growing numbers and support from retailers, creating new readers. A lot of positivity in the room. #comicspro25
Lunar focusing on mindful growth for inventory and other aspects and listening to retail partners. A lot of technical improvements in retailer services, like dealing with multiple stores etc. Dashboard has been updated. #comicspro25
Final session! Lunar Distribution kicks things off - "our plan is to stay controlled stay focused and provide growth for all of us." They have added 200 stores over the last year, and also more publishers! Adding publishers that are consistent and interesting! #comicspro25
Tynion focuses on partnership with @imagecomics.com, marking 5 years of Department of Truth. "It's amazing to go take a look back at this book at a time when it seems more relevant than ever." The book is back this year "and it has some sharp teeth and are only going to get sharper."
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The @tinyonion.bsky.social crew is now up. @jamesthefourth.bsky.social explains that Tiny Onion is people. "I want to make it easier for everybody to read and sell my comics." As an indie production studio they publish with Image, Inklore, Dark Horse, Boom and DSTLRY.
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From @stormkingcomics.bsky.social the Graphic Novel adaptations of THE AMUSEMENT PARK, a John Carpenter/George Romero lost film.
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Penultimate lunch presentation... Esther Kim from @stormkingcomics.bsky.social - run by Sandy King Carpenter and John Carpenter and their line of horror lines. #comicspro25
VIZ Media is up next - talking about highly anticipated projects like the reprint of Vagabond and upcoming The Climber. Also hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, Dandadan and Chainsaw Man.
Coming in the fall: MOAN by Junji Ito, Kamudo by Akira Himekawa, and Kingdom from Yasuhira Hara (HUGE!!!)
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A short presentation by @brian519.bsky.social talking about their POS system. They are official partners of the Lightspeed POS, and it integrates with Shopify for e-commerce. Manage has about $4 million in sales a month.
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