Jan 28, 2019
So cold in Chicago nobody’s coming into the shop.
We’ll soon have a new retail neighbor and we have a new security
system in place.
Little Bird and Assassin Nation are 2 new Image books Patrick
really likes.
Administrative shake-ups in the DC Comics offices.
Initial orders vs. final orders-- what’s the best way to...
Jan 21, 2019
Dal and Patrick were both jurors for CAKE (Chicago Alternative
Comics Expo) applicants again this year, and our scores were due
today.
Image Comics is offering full returnability on some of their
upcoming #1 issues, and an earned higher discount on issue
#2’s.
Dal tricked Patrick into watching the Spider-Man Far From...
Jan 14, 2019
We appreciate the few new ratings and reviews we’ve gotten on
iTunes. Please keep ‘em coming!
Thank you for the past 10 years, Donovan!
An in-depth look at the graphic novel sales of 2018.
An even more in-depth look at 2018’s single issue comic sales.
Dal has a very progressive (and perhaps polarizing)
suggestion...
Jan 7, 2019
Do you think the Bears will make it to the Super Bowl? Against
the Chargers? (EDIT: Um... no)
It’s January, so that means it’s once again time for others to
predict the death of the direct market!
Graphic Novel sales seem down in stores across the country, but not
at Challengers.
DC’s Zoom and Ink are a good idea...