They Should Experiment More
January 23, 2006
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey, saw James Meeley's response on content published by the Big Two comic publishers, and feels that the Big Two should do more experimentation themselves.
Too Low
January 22, 2006
John Miller of Lost Realms in Boca Raton, Florida feels that some subscription prices are too low relative to the price paid in brick and mortar stores.
Find Innovation Elsewhere
January 22, 2006
James Meeley, recently of Ron's Coin & Collectibles in Yakima, Washington, saw Ilan Strasser's comments on the output of the Big Two comic publishers. and sees innovation coming from other places.
With Shipping Class
January 22, 2006
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York, has been having problems with the post office shipping class for comics.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 19, 2006
This week Bennett talks about the beneficial use of in-store signage.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 12, 2006
This week, Bennett suggests a New Years' resolution for comic retailers.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 5, 2006
This week, Bennett looks at comic strips.
Column by John Riley
January 2, 2006
In this column, Riley talks about the 2005 trends that are shaping his business.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 29, 2005
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of comic ordering and talks about the info he needs to order a new series.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 22, 2005
This week Bennett talks about how he handles ordering new superheros from Marvel and DC.
'Give a Little More Support'
December 19, 2005
Charlie Platt of AnimeMountain in Bend, Oregon saw the coverage of the possible impacts of Musicland's current situation and feels that the impact of a chain disruption would be minimized if there were more support for independent retailers.
'Derivative Rehash'
December 19, 2005
Ilan Strasser from Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey looks at the upcoming releases from the Big Two comic publishers and current comic sales and doesn't like what he sees.
