In June we got a new milestone in comics book sales, new deals from Marvel and Webtoons, a return to conventions, and nominees for the biggest award in comics. Links to all the news can be found below.
Comics Sales Hit New High in 2021
(ICV2)
"Total comics and graphic novel sales to consumers were approximately $1.28 billion in 2020, a 6% increase over sales in 2019. The increase was due to strong sales of graphic novels online and strong digital sales. Kickstarter was also a contributor to growth, with comic funding up 60% in 2020."
If the lockdown drove more people to comics, how many of those people will keep reading in 2021 and beyond?
Marvel Announces New Deal for NFTs
(Stuff)
"The partnership will allow VeVe to use these characters to create future NFTs, which is predicted to create a boom in products and purchases."
Webtoons Announces an Expansion
(Comics Beat)
Yet more activity in the webcomics portal space: WEBTOON’s parent Naver will commit $100 million for development and production financing.
Eight Legal Considerations for Comic Book Crowdfunding
(Creative Contract Consulting)
These eight steps do not offer a guarantee for a comic book crowdfunding campaign will go well, but they can put a comic creator in a better position to succeed, especially if the book reaches its funding goal.
My First In-Person Con in 18 Months Felt…
(ICV2)
A first-hand report on the return of comic cons...Are you going back this year?
Why Build It and They Will Come Is a Lie
(Built In)
It is not enough to create a great comic. You need to create a market eager to read that comic.
(Comic Con: San Diego)
"This year’s nominees in 32 categories reflect the wide range of material being published in the U.S. today in comics and graphic novel media, representing over 190 print and online titles from some 60 publishers and produced by creators from all over the world."
Have fun with your comic.
Gamal
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