The Fate of the Comic Book Industry: The Comic Book Store Conundrum
The past two years have been hugely consequential for the comic book industry. As it emerges from the pandemic, we analyze the current state of the industry and how it has become a shadow of its former self while at the same time a story of unbridled success. We present the final part of our two-part series about the fate of the comic book industry and how comic book stores endured the pandemic, rebounded from it, and helped the industry achieve record sales.
The Fate of the Comic Book Industry: The Rise and Fall of Comic Book Stores
The past two years have been hugely consequential for the comic book industry. As it emerges from the pandemic, we analyze the current state of the industry and how it has become a shadow of its former self while at the same time a story of unbridled success. We present the first of a two-part series about the fate of the comic book industry and examine how comic book stores came to be and the market speculation that almost killed them.
Same-Sex Marriage and the Hope That is America
In less than a decade, public opinion of same-sex marriage dramatically shifted in its favor and radically altered the course of LGBTQ civil rights in America forever. As we exit Pride Month and enter the month of our country’s independence, we look back at the watershed issue of same-sex marriage and how it led to freedoms once thought impossible for the LGBTQ community.
The Pandemic Became the Reboot Many Didn’t Know They Needed
With California fully reopening its economy this week after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, many find themselves emerging from the pandemic refreshed and with a newfound sense of purpose and appreciation for life.
Twitter is Not the Real World. And the Real World is Not Twitter.
Is Twitter a societal disruptor, or is it simply an innocent bystander holding a mirror to the world and showcasing the latent incompetence and ugliness inherent in our society?
Living With Indoor Plants: What’s Behind the Current Houseplant Boom?
Indoor plants have become more than mere decoration. For a younger generation, the charm of houseplants has become a therapeutic means to escape the stressors of life.
The Enduring Appeal of Physical Media
With streaming now commonplace, a new generation of music and movie fans are embracing physical media and turning it from a mass market commodity and into an in-demand product for a niche market.
Are the Oscars Still Culturally Relevant in a Demystified Hollywood?
After the disastrous 93rd Academy Awards, it’s time for the Oscars to stop apologizing for what they are and fully embrace their true identity and help restore the myth of the motion picture industry.
It’s Time We Appreciate the Miracle That Is Planet Earth
On this Earth Day, it’s time we take a moment to appreciate the wonders of our planet and understand our inherent responsibility to preserve the only place in the cosmos we call home: Earth.
The Last Picture Show: The Enduring Legacy of L.A.’s ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres
More than just movie theaters, Los Angeles’ famed ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres redefined the theatrical experience and became iconic institutions of L.A. film culture.
