'Everyone Should Go'
September 11, 2006
Michael Catron, former publisher of Apple Comics, co-founder of Fantagraphics and Grand Comics Database board member, was at the opening of Geppi's Entertainment Museum and shares his observations.
Column by Steve Bennett
September 11, 2006
This week, Bennett offers suggestions for how to keep sales going in the wake of Civil War delays.
Column by John Riley
September 6, 2006
This week, Riley talks about signal theory as it applies to retailing, and to the Civil War delays.
Recommends Several Warner Bros. DVDs
September 5, 2006
Steve Saffel, an independent editor, packager and intellectual property developer from Forest Hills, NY, saw recent coverage about direct-to-DVD animated features and suggests that retailers also check out several Batman , Superman , and Justice League animated DVDs:
Urges Retailers to Speak Up at Summits
September 5, 2006
Rich Lukes of Comic Collector in Riverside, IL, saw the news that Marvel's Civil War books would be delayed and urges retailers attending the Diamond Summits to tell publishers and Diamond to solicit titles only when the books are in-hand and will be delivered on time:
Column by Steve Bennett
September 3, 2006
This week, Bennett continues the discussion of late comics.
Comments Got a Reaction!
August 30, 2006
Pat Fuge of Gnome Games in Green Bay , Wisconsin sent us a comment on the new UltraPro deal for Magic The Gathering card supplies, and got quite a reaction.
'Not a Friendly Move' For Retailers
August 30, 2006
J. Carmody of Serenity Studios in Sydney , Australia , saw the announcement about Tokyopop's exclusive Web offerings and is concerned about where that may lead.
Bypassing Retailers Will Alienate Customers
August 30, 2006
Robert Brown of The Anime Corner in Ranson , WV saw the announcement about Tokyopop's exclusive Web offerings and believes bypassing retailers will alienate the customer base.
Still Waiting
August 29, 2006
Kirby Tardy of Tardy's Collectors Corner in Grand Rapids, MI, saw Steve Bennett's comments and thinks national release dates have questionable value.
Focus on In-Prints
August 29, 2006
Ed Sherman of Rising Sun Creations San Diego , CA saw the announcement about Tokyopop's exclusive Web offerings and has suggestions about how they could better serve retailers.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 28, 2006
This week, Bennett takes on late comics below the Civil War level.