Tag: COVID-19
The LEGO Group and Foundation Supporting Children/Families Impacted by COVID-19
The LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation have donated US $50 million to support children and families impacted by COVID-19.
Andrew Jack, Major Ematt, Has Died Due to COVID-19
The sad news has reached us that Andrew Jack has passed away due to COVID-19.
This Weeks Publications – 30th March 2020
Welcome to week 13 of 2020 and our list detailing what new publications to expect from a galaxy far, far away.
Doctor Aphra #1 Out on April 1st, Or Is It?
We are hearing confusing stories about this weeks Marvel releases including the relaunch of the Doctor Aphra series due out on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Lockdowns Prove Lucrative for Disney Plus and Hasbro
The success of Disney+ is in turn boosting sales of Hasbro’s licensed toys and games, especially The Child.
How Comics Creators Are Helping Retailers In Light of COVID-19
Comic book writer Leah Williams is part of a group of comic book creators campaigning to help and support comic book stores struggiling to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IDW Issue Letter to Comic Industry Partners From Chris Ryall
Following on from Diamond Comic Distribution's press realease earlier this week, Chris Ryall of IDW Publishing has issued a letter to all their partners thorughout the comic book industry.
Javits in New York and ExCeL in London to Become Temporary Hospitals
Desperate times call for desperate measures. We all long for the day that these centers can be used again for our pleasure and we hope that all our readers and their families stay safe and healthy during this difficult time.
Diamond Comics to Stop Receiving Shipments of New Comics
Many comic book stores have announced temporary closures due to COVID-19, but Diamond Comic Distribution have now taken a similar stance.
ReedPOP Postpone Emerald City Comic Con 2020 Till Summer
COVID-19 has taken its first convention casualty with ReedPOP taking the decision to postpone Emerald City Comic Con 2020, due to take place next weekend, till the summer. Read the full statement from ReedPOP.
Diamond Select Toys & Gentle Giant Cancel Emerald City Comic Con 2020 Attendance
Health concerns have forced them to change their attendance plans.