'Marvel Should Be Lauded'
July 20, 2005
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts saw the comment by Dave Autzen of Reader's Choice suggesting that Marvel cover variants simply be automatically distributed to retailers based on their draw for the title and disagrees.
Just Ship the Books
July 19, 2005
Dave Autzen of Reader's World in Springfield, Illinois heard about the latest Marvel variant, and wonders why the books aren't just shipped according to a ratio.
Column by Steven Bates
July 19, 2005
This week, Bates returns to the topic of the bond between retailer and customer.
'I Don't Need Tumbleweeds'
July 18, 2005
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw the comment by A.G. Holliman of the Comic Strip suggesting a Friday street date for comics and disagrees.
For FCBD in 'I Think I Can Manage'
July 17, 2005
Cliff Biggers of Dr. No's Comics, Games, and Books saw Steven Bates' column on age-appropriate giveaways for Free Comic Book Day and sent us this correction.
Increase Sales
July 17, 2005
A.G. Holliman of the Comic Strip in Tuscaloosa, Alabama wants the comic industry to consider the idea of a Friday street date for comics.
Column by Steven Bates
July 12, 2005
This week Bates examines the case of one Gordon Lee, a comic retailer going on trial in September.
Exclusive Figures Luring Customers
July 10, 2005
Noah Broessel of Pop Culture Paradise in Tempe, Arizona saw John Riley's comments on Wizard's co vers, and has his own problems with Wizard.
Clamshells a 'GREAT' Idea
July 10, 2005
Noah Broessel of Pop Culture Paradise in Tempe, Arizona saw the new clamshell t-shirt packaging developed by Diamond, and likes it.
'Disheartening'
July 10, 2005
Now Comics publisher Tony Caputo saw the comment by John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics on the most recent Wizard cover, and adds his comments.
No Distributor in the Northeast
July 10, 2005
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts saw our article on White Wolf's new distributors, and wants to know why there isn't one in the Northeast.
Column by Steven Bates
July 7, 2005
This week, Bates talks about battling the comic/game store stereotype.
