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renatocamiloart · 10 months

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Savage Land X-23 🤩🥰🔥 Available for Download and Sale!

#x23 #comics #comicsfanart #comicfans #comicsartist #artcomics #quadrinhos #drawcomics #pencilcomics #comicscommunity #comiclife #renatocamilo

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journey-man-ai · 8 months

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Groot's Rorschach Visions

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alewar · 1 year

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Superheroes to the Rescue: How Comic Book Stores Overcame the Pandemic and Innovated for the Future

The comic book industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated these trends. As an expert in the field, I have observed these changes firsthand, and I am optimistic about the future of comic book stores.

Before the pandemic, physical sales of comic books were declining, while digital sales were on the rise. According to data from Publishers Weekly, physical sales in North America declined by 0.3% in 2019, compared to the previous year. In contrast, digital sales saw a 7.1% increase. This trend continued into 2020, with physical sales declining by 6.5% while digital sales increased by 14%. These changes in sales patterns have been driven by the closure of physical comic book stores, which account for a significant portion of physical sales.

Table 1: Physical and digital sales of comic books in North America

Source: Publishers Weekly

Despite these challenges, comic book stores have shown remarkable resilience in the face of the pandemic. Many stores have adapted to the new reality by offering online sales and curbside pickup options, and some have even launched crowdfunding campaigns to help them stay afloat.

Table 2: Number of comic book store closures in the US

Source: ICv2

However, the industry is already starting to bounce back. As of September 2021, physical sales in North America were down by only 2.6% compared to the previous year, while digital sales had increased by 8.7%. This indicates that the shift towards digital media consumption is still ongoing, but the decline in physical sales is starting to level off.

Table 3: Physical and digital sales of comic books in North America (up to September 2021)

*Note: data is only available up to September 2021

Source: The Washington Post

In addition to the pandemic, the comic book industry has also been impacted by other major changes in recent years. In 2020, DC Comics announced that it would be changing its shipment schedule from Wednesdays to Tuesdays. This decision was made to align with the new release schedule for other forms of entertainment, such as movies and video games, which typically release new content on Tuesdays.

In addition to changes in shipment schedules, the closure of Diamond Comic Distributors in 2020 created significant disruption in the industry. Diamond had been the primary distributor of comic books to retailers for decades, and its closure led to the launch of several new distribution companies, including Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors. This fragmentation of the distribution market has created new challenges for retailers, but it has also opened up new opportunities for competition and innovation.

Overall, while the comic book industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, there are reasons to be optimistic about its future. The resilience of comic book stores during the pandemic and the leveling off of the decline in physical sales are positive signs. Additionally, the launch of new distribution companies and changes to shipment schedules are creating new opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.Furthermore, comic books continue to be an important and influential medium of storytelling and entertainment, with a dedicated fan base and a growing presence in mainstream media. The success of comic book adaptations in film and television, such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Boys, has helped to broaden the appeal of the medium and attract new audiences. This, in turn, can drive more interest in physical comic books and support the growth of comic book stores.In conclusion, while the comic book industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, there are reasons to be optimistic about its future. The industry has shown remarkable resilience in the face of the pandemic, and the launch of new distribution companies and changes to shipment schedules are creating new opportunities for growth and innovation. Comic books continue to be an important and influential medium, and their success in mainstream media is helping to attract new audiences and support the growth of comic book stores.References:"Diamond Halts Payments to Vendors and Cuts Staff." Publishers Weekly, 27 March 2020, www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/82929-diamond-halts-payments-to-vendors-and-cuts-staff.html.Gustines, George Gene. "DC Comics Changes Its Distribution Model, Leaving Diamond." The New York Times, 5 June 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/books/dc-comics-diamond-distribution.html.Hyde, David. "Diamond Comic Distributors to Shut Down." Publishers Weekly, 23 March 2020, www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/82814-diamond-comic-distributors-to-shut-down.html.Johnston, Rich. "DC Comics to Switch to Tuesday Distribution – and Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors Grow." Bleeding Cool, 16 March 2020, bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-to-switch-to-tuesday-distribution-and-lunar-distribution-and-ucs-comic-distributors-grow.MacDonald, Heidi. "2020: The Year in Comics Retail – A Look Back and a Look Forward." The Beat, 4 January 2021, www.comicsbeat.com/2020-the-year-in-comics-retail-a-look-back-and-a-look-forward."Print and Digital Comics Sales in North America, 2019-2020." Publishers Weekly, 2 February 2021, www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/85305-print-and-digital-comics-sales-in-north-america-2019-2020.html.Thompson, Kelly. "The Comics Industry Is in Peril. Superheroes Might Not Be Enough to Save It." The Washington Post, 30 April 2021, www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/04/30/comics-industry-covid-19.

#comics #comicbookstores #resilience #covid #comicscommunity #aipost #chatgpt

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haroldgeorge · 1 year

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I could not find a better chance to double dip on @mikehartigan's #MARVELMONDAY and add to my #cyclopsobsession. Here’s a quick sketch of the man himself, Cyclops! #onetoonatatime #haroartist #marvelharo #marvelcomics #comicommunity #marvelharo #marvelcomicscommunity #comicscommunity #xmenharo #cyclopsharo #xmen #cartoons #cyclops #scottsummers (at Invincible Comics) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoCyT8mLs0_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#marvelmonday #cyclopsobsession #onetoonatatime #haroartist #marvelharo #marvelcomics #comicommunity #marvelcomicscommunity #comicscommunity #xmenharo #cyclopsharo #xmen #cartoons #cyclops #scottsummers

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daverodgersmusic · 2 years

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Osaka see you soon!! #memes #anime #comicscommunity #initialdmemes #italianstyle #dejavu #comicscommunityy https://www.instagram.com/p/CjmpWe_JQVG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#memes #anime #comicscommunity #initialdmemes #italianstyle #dejavu #comicscommunityy

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lumber · 2 years

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🧱✋🛑⏱️🚫😬 The frustrating drawback to creating art digitally sometimes is having to take a forced break and stop drawing (while you're in the midst of the "creative zone" mind you), due to your #ApplePencil running outta battery juice- which will almost always inevitably occur. I've learned to spend that wait time diving into #Comics on my #ComicBookSpinnerRack. And also, thankful for IRL #SketchBooks and #ArtSupplies. Moral of the story is, I guess (?) If there is one... is to try and take that downtime and slow down a bit- so you can come back to the art once the pencil or #iPadPro is charged. You'll find that your mind will also be charged as well. 🧠🔌💥✨ Never lose that #HandDrawn spirit tho too! That's an important one. Gotta keep that aspect sharpened too. ✏️📝 It's good to always keep a #SketchBook near by, in case of emergencies. 🚨🆘📖🚨 ••• #KurtzKomix Issue 1, 1976. #Cover by #HarveyKurtzman & #JayLynch. #KSP #KitchenSinkPress #Comix #ComicCollection #CollectingComics #ComicCollecting #ComicCollector #ComicsCommunity #IGComics #IGComicsFam #IGComicsFamily #ReadMoreComics #ReadingNookGoals #ReadingComics #DigitalArt #InTheZone #GiveMeABreak #BreakTime (at Culver City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfq7EsKr57L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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omorales81 · 1 month

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Yeah, pretty much… #AI #AIart #HumanArt #ComicsCommunity #DeezNuts 🤖 🥜 🚬

#human artwork #human artist #human art commissions #ai art #ai #comicart #Comics community

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comicsbyte · 20 days

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Chacha Chaudhary's new comics - Pran's Features

चाचा चौधरी के नए कॉमिक्स - प्राण'स फीचर्स (Chacha Chaudhary's new comics - Pran's Features)

Prans Chacha Chaudhary Nikhil Pran

#ComicsByte #comicbooks #cartoonistpran #PranKumarSharma #chachachaudhary #comicstrips #NewRelease2024 #ComicsCommunity

#comic books #indian comics publishers #comics byte #comics news #comics #new release #comic book artist #cartoonist pran #comic strips #new comics #diamond comics #Prans Feature #comics blogger #website #comic news

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johnnychiba · 6 months

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Mike Diana KILL THE POLICE, 1994, Pen & Ink, 11x17” c/o Test Press Contemp Underground @ TestPress.net MikeDianaComix.com #MikeDiana #BoiledAngel #Horror #MikeDianaArt #UndergroundArt #ControversialArt #OutsiderArt #AlternativeArt #SurrealArt #ComicArt #ArtisticExpression #CensoredArt #LowbrowArt #IndieComics #DarkHumor #ArtFreedom #ComicsCommunity

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rufusdayglo · 3 years

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We lost our friend Si Spencer, and we are raising money to help his partner Colleen during this terrible time. Simon was the editor of Deadline, home of Tank Girl, so if you a fan, maybe consider doating even a pound or two. Let's help out our Comics family. Si was an amazing writer, editor and raconteur. He organised some great mini cons in his local pub too! He loved his local...and they loved him. We had great fun signing comics there. Thank you Si, you will be remembered and you will be sorely missed. The link is https://gofund.me/7609cd41 Or just google gofundme - Si Spencer #sispencer #memorial #gofundme #donate #comicscommunity #deadline #tankgirl #2000ad #dcvertigo #booksofmagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CLjL0xehC6lJN1SEie_ouhVqtDpBWkDOJFdAIE0/?igshid=ltn9s0hcovpz

#sispencer #memorial #gofundme #donate #comicscommunity #deadline #tankgirl #2000ad #dcvertigo #booksofmagic

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renatocamiloart · 1 year

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Meanwhile, Between One Commission and Another... Jean Grey (Marvel Girl) Auction Coming Soon, Follow me on Ebay! Link in Bio! #jeangrey #marvelgirl #marvel #ebaycollectibles #ebaycomics #ebaycomicshop #marvel #marvelcomics #comicscommunity #comics #pencilcomics #artcomics #pencilcomics #renatocamilo https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnEwrBsjnp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#jeangrey #marvelgirl #marvel #ebaycollectibles #ebaycomics #ebaycomicshop #marvelcomics #comicscommunity #comics #pencilcomics #artcomics #renatocamilo

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lostbetweenworlds1 · 3 years

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Welcome to the Lost between worlds Tumblr page! My name is Edwin and I'm the writer and creator of Lost between worlds. I have always had dreams of being a writer, writing since I was 6 or 7 writing about my favorite video games and cartoons. Eventually I started focusing on some of my other loves like music and cooking but ideas always kept popping in my head for story ideas. I used to entertain them for a little, but eventually would move on until this one idea I had a little over a year ago. It kept popping into my head and more ideas kept coming that I started to write them down so I wouldn't forget.

Well the pandemic hit and after some time of being bored doing nothing, I knew this was a sign that I should take this opportunity to try to make the dream a reality and write out this story idea I've been working... It was finally time...

#introduction #art #comics #comicscommunity #indiecomics #makingcomics #gwynnapnudd #lostbetweenworlds #dark fantasy #promote #kickstarter #passion project #independent

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spiraladams · 4 years

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Had a little time to do some fan art after going through some comics particularly the Kingdom Come #3 which was the base inspiration for this piece. Hope everyone is staying safe and creative during these stressful times.

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btfiends · 2 years

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Myself, @death2mandee , and @btfiendsluke wanna send out a huge thank you to Anthony Caimano for coming on our podcast today. The door is always open if you wanna come back on in the future and visit my friend You’re an amazing and talented young man. So go forth, kick ass, and make a great Batman flick! 🤘 🦇 🃏 #btfiends #indiegogo #horror #podcast #batman #Joker #movies #comics #comicscommunity #killingjoke #dc #marvel #scary (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZVuAFAr3wu/?utm_medium=tumblr

#btfiends #indiegogo #horror #podcast #batman #joker #movies #comics #comicscommunity #killingjoke #dc #marvel #scary

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whoislauralee · 4 years

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I’m feeling some MoCCA Fest nostalgia this weekend for sure...@soi128 😓The 2011 show was where I did my VERY FIRST book signing, at the @abramsbooks booth, alongside the legendary Jerry Robinson!! (creator of the Joker)😆Such a lucky girl...I hope next year we will be able to gather at shows again for I truly miss these rare & precious moments with my comics community, my con family, and alllll the beautiful readers. 😭😘I love and miss you all, and you New York kids are especially in my thoughts! 🙏💕 ps--I'm doing a FB Live event today at 1pm replacing my MoCCA appearance, exploring mental health & creativity, in case you'd like to tune in...👈 . . . #moccafest #nostalgic #moccafestnostalgia #newyorkiloveyou #confamily #comicscommunity #imissyou (at Lexington Avenue Armory) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kDHFHlrQg/?igshid=nwfchr4b4i3k

#moccafest #nostalgic #moccafestnostalgia #newyorkiloveyou #confamily #comicscommunity #imissyou

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lumber · 2 years

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Barftastic! Scanned in the GPK sketch cover over the weekend and gave it a spiffy new retro comic color treatment! -Jx ••• Repost @off_da_wall_comics: #GarbagePailKids: #Puketacular #OneShot. #SketchCover by my brother @jeauxj. #blackandwhite #sketch #blankvariantcover #blankvariant #GPK #IDWComics #IDWPublishing #IDW #originalart #JeauxJanovsky #JeauxJ #JeauxJanovskyArt #Comics #Comix #ComicCollection #CollectingComics #ComicCollecting #ComicCollector #ComicsCommunity #IGComics #IGComicsFam #IGComicsFamily #ReadMoreComics #CartoonistKayfabe #KayfabeEffect #CartoonistKayfabeRingSideSeats @idwpublishing @topps (at Culver City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeeBYhoF5lw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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