Comics Overview

Companies in the Comics space

E

ECOMI

ECOMI is a technology company based in Singapore that focuses on digital collectibles and the protection of digital assets. Their key product is the VeVe app, an app-based marketplace for premium licensed digital collectibles and comics. ECOMI aims to bring pop culture and entertainment into the 21st century through their innovative platform. They also offer the Secure Wallet, a credit card-sized cold storage hardware wallet that provides world-leading security for digital assets. ECOMI operates in the pop culture and collectibles industry, which is joining the digital trend of digital streaming, gaming, and in-app purchasing.

Updated 3 months ago

B

Bilibili

Bilibili is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China. The platform features videos, live broadcasting, and mobile games, catering to a young and culturally aspirational user base.

Updated 3 months ago

U

udfshop.com

Udfshop.com is an online independent comic book store that offers a wide range of products including manga, artbooks, figures, and trading card games.

Updated 3 months ago

I

iQiyi

iQiyi is a major online video platform in China, known for its extensive library of movies, TV dramas, and variety shows. They also produce original content and have a strong user base.

Updated 3 months ago

M

Midtown Comics

Midtown Comics is an online retailer specializing in comics and graphic novels, making them a direct competitor to ForbiddenPlanet.com in that category.

Updated 3 months ago

F

Forbidden Planet International

Forbidden Planet International is a UK-based retailer with a similar name and product range as ForbiddenPlanet.com. They also have physical stores in the UK.

Updated 3 months ago

T

Things From Another World

Things From Another World is an online retailer specializing in comics, graphic novels, and collectibles, making them a direct competitor to ForbiddenPlanet.com in those categories.

Updated 3 months ago

F

Forbidden Planet NYC

Forbidden Planet NYC is a brick-and-mortar store in New York City offering a similar range of products as ForbiddenPlanet.com, including books, comics, and collectibles. They also have a strong focus on pop culture and fandom.

Updated 2 months ago

M

Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios is an entertainment brand defined the stories and successes of our more than 8,000 incredible characters like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America. Based at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, Marvel Studios is one of the most successful movie studios in the world, today. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises, led by President Kevin Feige, is a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Updated 3 months ago

D

DissFilm

DissFilm. is a fully integrated entertainment company and a global creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment. A DissFilm. Discovery company, the Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry, from feature film, television, digital and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, animation, comic books, videogames, and product and brand licensing. At DissFilm, we are passionate about the art of filmmaking and dedicated to crafting captivating stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a team of talented filmmakers, creative visionaries, and technical experts, we strive to push the boundaries of storytelling and deliver exceptional cinematic experiences.

Updated 3 months ago

H

Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, as well as the largest auction house founded in the US. Our loyal and growing number of online bidder-members are a testament to the usefulness of our website (HA.com), our reputation for professional business practices and our vast expertise in the field of art and collectibles. Established in 1976, Heritage offers a wide range of US & World Coins, Rare Currency, Fine & Decorative Art, Western Art, Illustration Art, Vintage Comic Books & Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment & Music Memorabilia, Jewelry & Timepieces, Vintage & Couture Handbags, Sports Collectibles, Historical & Political Memorabilia, Rare Books & Manuscripts, American Indian Art, Air & Space Memorabilia, Civil War Memorabilia, Vintage & Contemporary Photography, Nature & Science Specimens, Fine and Rare Wine, URL domain names and other Intellectual Property, Luxury Real Estate and more. We give our customers unprecedented access to our services using the latest advancements in technology and by maintaining a strong presence in the collectibles community. Our knowledgeable staff of over 130 experts and 400 additional service-oriented professionals, and our suite of services, help our customers develop the best collections possible. We are always looking to acquire interesting items, whether through consignment or by outright purchase, and we spend or disburse millions of dollars every business day, on average, keeping our clients'​ demands satisfied. Visit www.HA.com now to learn more.

Updated 3 months ago

C

Metropolis

ComicConnect and Metropolis Comics is the world's premier online auctioneer of vintage comic books, original comic art, and pop culture memorabilia. Our numerous record-breaking sales are a testament to the success of our websites (ComicConnect.com/MetropolisComics.Com), our reputation for professional business practices, and our vast expertise in the field of comic books, original art, and graded video games are well established. Both founders of ComicConnect/Metropolis Comics, Stephen Fishler, and Vincent Zurzolo, are internationally recognized experts in comic book evaluation. Stephen Fishler is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on collectibles and is credited with the creation of the current comic book grading system. Metropolis Collectibles was founded in 1984 and ComicConnect in 2005. ComiConnect and Metropolis Comics offers a wide range of Vintage Comic Books & Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment & Music Memorabilia, Sports Collectibles. Our mission is to offer vintage comic books, original art, and memorabilia. We offer buyers and sellers an easy-to-use alternative to consignment websites, auction houses, and eBay. Most importantly, ComicConnect and Metropolis Comics users control setting the prices they want to pay, and the prices they receive for the sale of their items. Our knowledgeable staff of service-oriented professionals helps our customers develop the best collections possible and always standing by to provide guidance to collectors and to answer whatever questions you might have about getting started buying and selling on ComicConnect and Metropolis Comics. We are always looking to acquire interesting items, whether through consignment or by outright purchase, and we spend or disburse millions of dollars every year on average, keeping our clients'​ demands satisfied. Visit www.ComicConnect.com or www.MetropolisComics.com now to learn more.

Updated 3 months ago

S

Skybound Entertainment

Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that works closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending their stories to further platforms including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. The company is the home of notable properties including The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Super Dinosaur. Skybound holds strategic partnerships across the entertainment industry, and has the in-house capabilities to serve as publisher, producer, and global distributor for tabletop and video games. On screen, Skybound holds a first-look television deal with Amazon Studios and a first-look movie deal with Universal. Additional partnerships include comic book and novel publishing with Image Comics and a first-look narrative audio deal with Audible. Skybound also houses a variety of unique creators and their IP, including Kristian Harloff and his pop-culture movie trivia platform the Schmoedown Entertainment Network, and printmaking expert Peter Santa Maria’s Attack Peter brand.

Updated 3 months ago