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This is coming to a podcast app near you…maybe in the new year? Maybe sooner? Maybe later? Real soon in any case.

DataB.R.O.S. Inc. - DataB.R.O.S. Generative AI Data Bros intro test take one | RSS.com We caught Brian working with a generative AI named Barry to do a test intro for the DataB.R.O.S. podcast (podcast coming soon).

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends in the USA, or as we like to call it here in Canada "Thursday"! May you stuff yourselves with turkey and sleep it off in front of a large stack of comics!

We've got a new podcast episode up, Episode 25 is "What's Wrong with the Comics Industry", inspired by the conversation going around. My contention is that there ARE problems with the comics industry, but they're not content related, they're how the mechanism of comics distribution works in 2023. Check it out and let me know what you think (link in bio).

What's Wrong with the Comics Industry in 2023 - Manage Comics There is a lot of talk about what is wrong with the comics industry right now and it largely stems from an article on ICv2 by Phil Boyle of Coliseum of Comics (who is a Manage Comics store) - It's Nearly 2024 and I'm More Than Concerned - ICv2

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Welcome in Oxford, PA to the family! Get ready for an epic journey through the world of comics like never before. Stay tuned for exclusive releases, events, and more! 🚀💥

Keith Giffen was a foundational reason for why I have been involved in comics my entire life. From Legion, to Ambush Bug, to Justice League, through 52, and everything in between, Giffen is on my Mount Rushmore. - Brian

A wonderful—and very comprehensive—look back at Keith Giffen's career. Can we all agree now that Keith was a creative genius?

https://www.tcj.com/keith-giffen-november-30-1952-october-9-2023/

Come join us for the Manage Comics Reboot https://buff.ly/49gVmFx, today at 4pm ET / 1pm PT! We'll celebrate 8 years of Manage Comics, show how far we've come, and what the future in 2024 and beyond looks like for Manage Comics!

Manage Comics Reboot 2023 Join us for Manage Comics Reboot 2023 and find out all of the amazing things we have planned for the rest of 2023 and into 2024. We've got big, big plans, an...

8 years ago today we launched All New Comics as the first customer on Manage Comics, officially rolling the service out to their 100 customers. We've come a long way since then. Join us for our major celebration on November 2nd at 4pm ET/ 1pm PT.

From all of us at Manage Comics to all of you...wherever you are, have a safe and happy halloween!

I got to visit in Staten Island today! As an old school 80’s comic fan, Jim Hanley’s Universe is a bit of a legend. Ron and Nick are great custodians of the legend!

Hanging out at New York Comicon with our friends at at the retailer event.

Guess who's headed to New York Comic Con? That's right, Manage Comics is bringing all the Subscribotron Goodness to New York. We'll be joining our friends at for some sweet, sweet data action!

We add items after 1pm ET on Fridays to make sure that we have the most up to date FOC data.

Because of how terrible the data is, we then spend 2-3 hours every Friday fixing that data.

When publishers add things after the 1pm cut-off time, it causes all kinds of headaches, please let them know your displeasure with things like Spider-Boy #1 Local Comic Shop Day variants being listed AFTER FOC Friday.

Thanks to our friends at Infinity Flux for bringing this up to us, but we lost 2 full days of ordering potential because of it.

Get yourself to the for the and while you are there pick up YOUR copy of The Story of Pickles!!!

Come check out our latest video, the Evolution of Comic Shops from our interview with David Harper at SKTCHD.com! Premiers today at 4pm ET / 1pm PT!

Evolution of Comic Shops on SKTCHD - Episode 24 - The Manage Comics Thoughtstream This week we talk about David Harper's article on Manage Comics, the Evolution of Comic Shops, metadata, and sales charts from the recent article he wrote on...

I had the opportunity to talk with David Harper of SKTCHD about Manage Comics, Metadata, and all sorts of cool stuff. Check out the article!

Talking the Evolution of Comic Shops, Metadata, and Sales Charts with Manage Comics' Brian Garside - SKTCHD Sales charts have been a big topic of conversation in comics of late. That’s for a good reason. In this multi-distributor era, they simply don’t exist in the direct market. That means publishers know how much their titles are being ordered, but they don’t know how they’re doing relative to o...

New postcards are in! leaping into battle in the all new Manage Comics Team Up! Post your sketches!

If you're looking for your new comic shop in Sacramento, Roseville, or Folsom CA, give A-1 Comics, Inc a visit! All three shops use Manage Comics and they have an amazing selection of comics, cards and more!

Hello Manage Comics Shops members! Diamond's FOC this week has an unexpected quote around GreenHorns #1 Cover E, could someone please contact Diamond Technical support and request that this gets removed?

Item:
JUL231752

Description:
GREENHORNS #1 CVR E REMY "EISU" MOKHTAR

It will throw an error on Manage Comics, and it's not a practice we're expecting.

JUL231752,0 ,GREENHORNS #1 CVR E REMY "EISU" MOKHTAR,COMICS,Comics,5.9900,08/07/23,09/13/23,"","",N

Come check out our recap of the Manage Comics Road Trip - Chicago edition!

Chicago Road Trip - Episode 22 - Meanwhile...at Manage Comics The Manage Comics Road Trip was in Chicago and upper Michigan in June, we visited a bunch of Manage Comics shops, some not yet Manage Comics shops, and got t...

Discover the Ultimate Comic Experience with Anime Imports in Pacifica, CA! Anime Imports is your one-stop-shop for all things anime, gaming, and comics! With subscriptions powered by Manage Comics you KNOW you're getting the best service!

Have you checked out to see in action? Their shop in Woodland, CA is the place to go for all of your comics needs!

Shout out to our latest ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review from

"Manage Comics 2.0 has been tremendously helpful in my little shop's growth. What started out as a hobby has now become a full time job and is still growing. The ability to easily add and remove titles for customers pre-orders and subscriptions has saved a lot of time!"

https://buff.ly/3KkwcLJ

Brian spent more than a decade in Toronto, and visited hundreds of times over the years, so having the Snail in the Manage Comics family really makes me happy. A great shop, in a great location, with great staff.

It's an all new Meanwhile...at Manage Comics talking all about our June 2023 Updates!

June Updates - Episode 19 - Meanwhile...at Manage Comics This week we're talking about all of our June 2023 updates, international updates, a ton of GeekFetch improvements, data data data, and so much more.Listen t...

Hey Canadian comic shops, do you know about the CDAP? We've just posted about it, and how you can use a grant of up to $2500 to transform your comic shop.
https://buff.ly/3NzCuYB

Sad to read that Mel Thompson, a pioneer in the direct market, and the creator of Comtrac - the original comic shop POS, has passed away. Read the full story on The Beat - https://buff.ly/3Xx7Jbf

On our way to Chicago, we stopped in at in Kalamazoo MI (a place that's as fun to visit as it is to say). Their shop is loaded with tons of comics and toys, including a spectacular vintage toy selection. Make sure you check them out!

Guess who's a special guest star on this week's "Contest of Challengers", a comics industry business podcast starring Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush, owners of Challengers Comics & Conversation? It's ME! https://buff.ly/3CM2Dy7

Made it to the Ann Arbor another beautiful shop (similar to the Detroit location we have raved about). They’re not using Manage Comics yet…but we can change that!

Just checked out in Kalamazoo MI! A beautiful huge shop, soon relocating across the street.

Let’s hear it for who is transitioning to Manage Comics for their subs! An awesome shop just a few blocks from Wrigley Field! Comics and the Cubs seem like a good match!

Next up is with this awesome “Speakeasy” vibe to their shop location! This neighborhood is full of ice cream shops and bakeries!!!

Popped by Dark Tower Comics on the great location right near Lincoln Square!

Just visited in Chicago, an awesome store, owner Ron had some very kind things to say about us!

Forgot to post my quick stop at yesterday!

Checking out in the loop.

Hanging out at today for check-in to watch Manage Comics in action!

CHICAGO!!! We are all up in you!!! We’re making our way to your store tomorrow on the but first, here’s a little “Where’s Waldo” game for you! Find in the bean!