ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
Three Notable Graphic Novels Focus on Black Culture, History, and Storytelling
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 18, 2021

This week, Salkowitz highlights a few recent works that spotlight African-American culture, history and storytelling.

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PSA 10 Gem Mint Black Lotus From 'Magic: The Gathering Alpha Edition' Bids Up Past $700,000!
At an eBay Auction Run by PWCC
January 18, 2021
A PSA 10 Gem Mint Black Lotus, from Magic: The Gathering's Alpha Edition , has been bid up past $700,000 on an eBay auction run by PWCC.
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ChannelFireball and BinderPOS Merge
Plan Online Collectibles Marketplace
January 18, 2021
The newly merged companies plan to launch an online collectibles marketplace in Q2 2021.
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Management Tweaks at Diamond, Alliance Parent GFE
New Titles, Some Changed Roles
January 18, 2021
Management roles and titles in the C-suite of Geppi Family Enterprises have been tweaked in the wake of the departure of COO Stan Heidmann last summer.
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Game Companies Combine
dV Giochi Acquiring Ghenos S.r.l.
January 18, 2021
Italian game company daVinci Editrice S.r.l. ( Bang!) is acquiring Ghenos S.r.l., the company announced.
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Rolling for Initiative -- Pokemon, the Halo Effect, and Congratulations Sara Erickson
Column by Scott Thorne
January 17, 2021
This week, Scott Thorne offers some thoughts on the current Pokemon craze, and on a recent promotion.
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Preview: 'George R.R. Martin's A Clash of Kings' (Vol. 2) #10
From Dynamite Entertainment
January 15, 2021
Here's a preview of George R.R. Martin's A Clash of Kings (Vol. 2) #10 , published by Dynamite Entertainment.
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Another Heritage Auction Brings Yet Another Record-Setting Sales Number for 'Pokemon TCG 1st Edition' Sealed Product
Hammer Drops at Over $400,000 for a Booster Box; Also, Charizard Pulls Back, but Blastoise Hits $360,000
January 15, 2021
Heritage Auctions sold a Pokemon TCG 1st Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box at auction for a new record of $408,000 on January 15.
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Preview: 'Green Lantern' #1
From DC Comics
January 15, 2021
Here's a preview of DC's new Green Lantern #1, by Geoffrey Thorne and Dexter Soy.
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Para Bellum Wargames Collaborates with Turbo Dork for a New Model Paint Kit
'Inferno X Turboshift' for 'Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings'
January 15, 2021
Para Bellum Wargames announced that they will collaborate with Turbo Dork to produce the Inferno X Turboshift model paint kit for Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings.
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'Pathfinder RPG 2E' Arms Up with 'Guns & Gear'
Brand-New Rulebook Features Inventor and Gunslinger Classes
January 15, 2021
Paizo, Inc. unveiled Guns & Gear, a new rulebook for Pathfinder RPG, for release in October 2021.
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Asmodee USA Will Release 'Pakal' for U.S. Trade
Real-Time Sliding-Puzzle Game by Cranio Creations
January 15, 2021
Asmodee USA will release Pakal, a real-time sliding-puzzle game by Cranio Creations, into U.S. trade on February 12.
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'Batman: The Dark Knight #1' Sends Bruce Wayne Off on a European Quest
New Six-Issue Miniseries Coming in April
January 15, 2021
DC Comics revealed Batman: The Dark Knight #1, part one of a new six-issue miniseries, coming on April 13.
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