Social Media: Best Practices for the Comic Book Retailer Friday, April 17th @ 1 PM PST Social media platforms have become essential spaces for millions of Americans looking to build connection and community. As a result these platforms have…
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Retailer Resource for Selling Comics Online
The Coronavirus crisis affects us all. Statewide shutdowns and social distancing have led to an unprecedented mass closure of physical retail locations. To maintain business, many stores have moved toward remote retailing solutions. E-commerce platforms like eBay allow retailers to…
Let’s Create Comic Books! New Free Templates for Inspiring Activities
New Free Comic Book Template for Parents, Educators, Kids & More Whether you’re a parent looking for something fun to entertain your kids over and over, or you’re an educator looking for remote resources to utilize, CBLDF has you covered…
Remote Retailer Spotlight: Facebook Live Edition
Mandatory shutdown orders are affecting retailers across the country. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still grab some new comics from your local comic shop! Where stores are closed, retailers are coming up with innovative ways to best serve their communities…
Poetry is Everywhere! Howl and the Obscenity Trial
I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, -Allen Ginsberg, Howl Poetry is everywhere and that includes comic books. Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with CBLDF by taking a look-back on Allen…
Going Remote: CBLDF’s Newest Guide for Virtual Comic and Manga Book Clubs
Book clubs are a great tool to create community, stay connected, and share the love of comics! If you have an existing book club, the closures of libraries, schools, comic stores and other meeting venues create a challenge. So we…
Retailer Resource for Remote Comic & Manga Book Clubs
In a continuing effort to provide the community with tools and resources to succeed in the current coronavirus crisis and beyond, CBLDF has released a retailer one-sheet to help utilize our newest Comic & Manga Book Club Handbooks with priority…
How To Apply For SBA Coronavirus Disaster Loans
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that businesses in all states and territories are eligible for Coronavirus Disaster Loan Assistance from the Federal Government. For comic book retailers and other comics industry businesses suffering interruptions because of the…
Retailer Checklist For Temporary Store Closures
Mandatory shutdown orders are affecting retailers across the country. Here’s a brief checklist of some important steps you should take if you are required to temporarily close your shop to comply. 1. Take Photos or Do a Video Walkthrough of…
She Changed Comics: Name Your Price eBook & Free Lessons For Remote Learning
Celebrate Women’s History Month with She Changed Comics, the untold story of the women who changed free expression in comics. To help provide for our community, CBLDF is making the digital edition of She Changed Comics pay what you want during the Covid-19 crisis. We’re…