Column by John Riley
February 15, 2006
This week, Riley gives us part two of his business plan process -- Products and Services.
'Advertise!'
February 9, 2006
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw the comments by Anthony Furfferi of Empire Comics and Scott Rudge of Astound Comics on the Musicland blowback and says he's going to advertise.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 9, 2006
This week Bennett talks about taste, and the undead.
Column by John Riley
February 8, 2006
This week, after a post-holiday hiatus, Riley starts a four-part series on creating a business plan.
Now Competing with B&M
February 8, 2006
Pat Fuge of Gnome Games in Green Bay, Wisconsin feels that the new dates for the Chicago International Toy and Game event, along with a new focus, put the show into direct competition with brick and mortar retailers.
'It's Not Surprising'
February 7, 2006
Anthony Furfferi of Empire Comics in Rochester New York saw the comment by Scott Rudge of Astound Comics and concurs.
'I Have No Sympathy'
February 5, 2006
Scott Rudge of Astound Comics in Westlake, Ohio saw the recent coverage of Palisades ' demise and the connection to the Musicland bankruptcy, and has a suggestion for toy and game companies that are looking for the big sales chains offer--ship direct first.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 2, 2006
This week, Bennett looks at the comic format and 'comics stigma.'
'The Industry Needs Black People'
February 2, 2006
Orlando Taylor of nascent graphic novel publisher Kuumba Concepts saw our story on the upcoming Black Panther-Storm wedding storyline from Marvel, and feels that Marvel's efforts are past due.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 26, 2006
This week, Bennett takes a look at Free Comic Book Day.
Big Two Won't Change
January 25, 2006
James Meeley, recently of Ron's Coin & Collectibles in Yakima, Washington, saw Ilan Strasser's response to his on content from the Big Two comic publishers, and took another kick at the cat.
Diamond a Better Alternative
January 24, 2006
Ethan Peacock of Elfsar Collection in Vancouver, British Columbia saw the comment by John Miller of Lost Realms on low subscription prices competing with brick and mortar store sales and has this response.
