Award-winning business journalist Dan Gearino leads a tour through the world of comic shops, telling the story of the direct market from its 1970s origins to to

The modern comic book shop was born in the early 1970s. Its rise was due in large part to Phil Seuling, the entrepreneur whose direct market model allowed shops

Reader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS! You're walking through a creepy part of town when you find a new comic shop--Milos Comics Dungeon

Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica notice something strange is going on when a meteor crashes into the basement of the local comic shop! Everything seems fine un

This book is an updated history of the American comic book by an industry insider. You'll follow the development of comics from the first appearance of the comi