When was ComicBook.com originally acquired by Fandom?
Fandom acquired ComicBook.com in 2000. The site was subsequently renamed Cinescape in 2001 and remained dormant until 2004 when the name ComicBook.com was officially adopted.
Common questions about ComicBook.com
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Who founded ComicBook.com as a dedicated news site and when?
Joe Blackmon and a business partner officially founded ComicBook.com as a dedicated comic book news site in 2007. William King of Magellen Press became a co-owner by 2010.
When did Shannon Terry take over ComicBook.com as CEO?
Shannon Terry took the reins as CEO of ComicBook.com in January 2014. She relaunched the site in May 2014 with new features such as message boards, polls, and a larger focus on social media.
When did Paramount Global sell ComicBook.com to Savage Ventures?
Paramount Global sold ComicBook.com and PopCulture.com to Savage Ventures in August 2024. The sale was part of a plan to divest assets and achieve 500 million dollars in cost savings.
Who became the editorial director of ComicBook.com after the 2024 sale?
Ben Kendrick joined Savage Ventures and was hired as the editorial director of ComicBook.com in September 2024. Kendrick brought experience from Static Media, Screen Rant, Comic Book Resources, and Collider.