ICv2 to Host ICv2 Insider Talks: Direct Market Summit and Comic Industry Social Hour at New York Comic Con
An ICv2 Release. ICv2 will present the ICv2 Insider Talks 2023: Direct Market Summit and Comic Industry Social Hour, on Thursday afternoon, October 12, 2023, in the dramatic 4th floor River Pavilion at the Javits Center, in association with New York Comic Con, the company announced.
"This is the 50th anniversary of the comics Direct Market, and 2023 is a period of change unlike any we've seen in decades," ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp said in announcing the event. "We all want to understand what those changes mean for comic stores, where modern geek culture was birthed and nurtured, and the passionate customers they serve. At this important milestone, we're bringing together industry thought leaders to help us understand the past, present and future of this unique phenomenon."
The event will kick off with the Comic Industry Social Hour, co-hosted with ComicsPro, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, October 12. The Insider Talks, which will run 3:30 to 5:30, will include three powerful sessions in a quick-moving format:
ICv2 White Paper: State of the Market at 50, presented by ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp.
How We Got Here: Building the Comic Store Channel, with three panelists who played important roles in the growth and success of the Direct Market: Paul Levitz at DC Comics, Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, and others, and Milton Griepp at Capital City Distribution.
The Future of the Direct Market: Where Do We Go From Here, moderated by Rob Salkowitz (ICv2, Forbes) with Stu Colson of Heroes for Sale and POS system ComicHub; Dimitrios Fragiskatos of local stores Anyone Comics and Everyone Comics & Collectibles; Jenn Haines, President of the board of comic retailer organization ComicsPro and owner of The Dragon; writer/artist Jamal Igle (Molly Danger, Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine); and Cara O'Neil, Vice President of Marketing at publisher and entertainment company Dark Horse Comics.
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, October 12:
Comic Industry Social Hour, Co-Hosted with ComicsPro (2:30-3:30)
ICv2 White Paper: State of the Market at 50 (3:30-4:00)
How We Got Here: Building the Comic Store Channel (4:00-4:45)
The Future of the Direct Market: Where Do We Go from Here? (4:45-5:30)
Where: 4th Floor River Pavilion, Javits Center
For more information, see the ICv2 Insider Talks page on ICv2.com.
The support of these companies makes this event possible:
Co-Sponsor: GlobalComix
GlobalComix is a digital reading and distribution platform that helps publishers and creators share and sell their comics globally, and understand their readers better. Focused on providing tools to grow and succeed, GlobalComix is on a tireless mission to create the best platform in the world to publish, discover, and read comics.
Sponsor: Mad Cave Studios
Mad Cave Studios, established in 2014, is an independent publisher committed to providing worldwide entertainment across an array of genres. Mad Cave's catalog includes a captivating blend of licensed, creator-owned, and original works, masterfully created by a diverse cast of storytellers focused on cultivating impactful character-driven narratives. Mad Cave Studios is the parent company to Maverick and Papercutz, enriching the literary landscape for readers of all ages.
Supporting Sponsor: Diamond Comic Distributors
Celebrating 40 years of service, Diamond Comic Distributors is a leader in the worldwide distribution of comics, games, toys, collectibles and preservation supplies. With an unparalleled distribution network, Diamond's mission is to support and serve our customers and partners with all their pop culture needs. Diamond is part of Geppi Family Enterprises, the largest producers and distributors of English-language comics, toys, collectibles, games, and preservation supplies worldwide.
About ICv2
ICv2 is the #1 industry source on the business of geek culture, including comics and graphic novels, manga, hobby games, and merch, on its Website, www.ICv2.com, and in its magazine, Internal Correspondence. For the people on the front lines of the geek culture business, staying ahead of the trends isn't something that can be left to chance - it's a basic necessity for being successful. That's why ICv2 is the #1 source of news and information for the buyers, gatekeepers, and tastemakers on the front lines. ICv2 is where trend-watching is a science.
"This is the 50th anniversary of the comics Direct Market, and 2023 is a period of change unlike any we've seen in decades," ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp said in announcing the event. "We all want to understand what those changes mean for comic stores, where modern geek culture was birthed and nurtured, and the passionate customers they serve. At this important milestone, we're bringing together industry thought leaders to help us understand the past, present and future of this unique phenomenon."
The event will kick off with the Comic Industry Social Hour, co-hosted with ComicsPro, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, October 12. The Insider Talks, which will run 3:30 to 5:30, will include three powerful sessions in a quick-moving format:
ICv2 White Paper: State of the Market at 50, presented by ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp.
How We Got Here: Building the Comic Store Channel, with three panelists who played important roles in the growth and success of the Direct Market: Paul Levitz at DC Comics, Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, and others, and Milton Griepp at Capital City Distribution.
The Future of the Direct Market: Where Do We Go From Here, moderated by Rob Salkowitz (ICv2, Forbes) with Stu Colson of Heroes for Sale and POS system ComicHub; Dimitrios Fragiskatos of local stores Anyone Comics and Everyone Comics & Collectibles; Jenn Haines, President of the board of comic retailer organization ComicsPro and owner of The Dragon; writer/artist Jamal Igle (Molly Danger, Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine); and Cara O'Neil, Vice President of Marketing at publisher and entertainment company Dark Horse Comics.
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, October 12:
Comic Industry Social Hour, Co-Hosted with ComicsPro (2:30-3:30)
ICv2 White Paper: State of the Market at 50 (3:30-4:00)
How We Got Here: Building the Comic Store Channel (4:00-4:45)
The Future of the Direct Market: Where Do We Go from Here? (4:45-5:30)
Where: 4th Floor River Pavilion, Javits Center
For more information, see the ICv2 Insider Talks page on ICv2.com.
The support of these companies makes this event possible:
Co-Sponsor: GlobalComix
GlobalComix is a digital reading and distribution platform that helps publishers and creators share and sell their comics globally, and understand their readers better. Focused on providing tools to grow and succeed, GlobalComix is on a tireless mission to create the best platform in the world to publish, discover, and read comics.
Sponsor: Mad Cave Studios
Mad Cave Studios, established in 2014, is an independent publisher committed to providing worldwide entertainment across an array of genres. Mad Cave's catalog includes a captivating blend of licensed, creator-owned, and original works, masterfully created by a diverse cast of storytellers focused on cultivating impactful character-driven narratives. Mad Cave Studios is the parent company to Maverick and Papercutz, enriching the literary landscape for readers of all ages.
Supporting Sponsor: Diamond Comic Distributors
Celebrating 40 years of service, Diamond Comic Distributors is a leader in the worldwide distribution of comics, games, toys, collectibles and preservation supplies. With an unparalleled distribution network, Diamond's mission is to support and serve our customers and partners with all their pop culture needs. Diamond is part of Geppi Family Enterprises, the largest producers and distributors of English-language comics, toys, collectibles, games, and preservation supplies worldwide.
About ICv2
ICv2 is the #1 industry source on the business of geek culture, including comics and graphic novels, manga, hobby games, and merch, on its Website, www.ICv2.com, and in its magazine, Internal Correspondence. For the people on the front lines of the geek culture business, staying ahead of the trends isn't something that can be left to chance - it's a basic necessity for being successful. That's why ICv2 is the #1 source of news and information for the buyers, gatekeepers, and tastemakers on the front lines. ICv2 is where trend-watching is a science.
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