Apr 23, 2018
Probably the last time we’ll talk about Action Comics #1000.
This time, how the Midnight Release went, and how it compares to
previous midnight releases.
It sure seems like Marvel wants a piece of DC’s Action cover
success with all their upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #800 covers
(with still more to -be-announced). Too...
Apr 16, 2018
Action Comics #1000 is out this Wednesday (at 12:01am). How many
covers do you plan to buy?
Are you ready for the Bendis era of Superman? Superman’s past 5
years have been kind of rocky…
Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley’s Amazing Spider-Man looks like it’s
going to be great. Their Free Comic Book Day issue is a lot...
Apr 9, 2018
It’s a busy week as we talk about the Diamond Retailer Summit, C2E2, a new BOOM! Studios retail initiative, two Richie Kotzen concerts, filming the “My Comic Shop Country” documentary and, of course, BaconFest Chicago. Strap in as this one is over 2 hours!
Apr 1, 2018
We proudly announce our creator line-up for this year’s Free
Comic Book Day.
What comic-themed gift can you get for someone that works in a
comics shop?
Protecting the privacy of our customers (from other customers).
Challengers has been in business for 10 years!
A brief history of how Challengers started and what it...
Mar 26, 2018
It’s been a week. How have the new changes been received?
As a consumer, do you want to be immediately help in a store or
left alone?
It’s time for new Challengers business cards!
Coleen Doran gives a brief history of the direct market (via
Twitter).
Meltdown (a 25-year-old comics shop in L.A.) is closing...