An ICv2 Release.  ICv2 has announced the release of its fourth ICv2 Retailers Guide to Graphic Novels.  The Guide is being distributed free to retailers by book and comic distributors, by mail, and at shows.  Contents include an updated market report based on recent interviews with graphic novel distributors and retailers (see 'Graphic Novels Up 25% In 2004').

 

The issue covers the over-all market and on specifics sectors, along with our regular features on the top prospects for the upcoming months.  In addition, a special installment of the World According to Griepp pays tribute to the late Will Eisner.

 

Further help for retailers getting ready for the upcoming sales season includes the Top 25 Manga properties, top new releases in all the graphic novel categories, and more.

 

The Guide is available free to retailers (send an e-mail to Dviau@ICv2.com) and to others for $10 plus postage and handling via the ICv2 online store (click here).