Could the Direct Market Do It?
March 7, 2005
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw the news that Marvel is putting comics in more outlets and giving away comics in schools and wants to know how an independent comic retailer could take part.
'Stand-alone Stories the Key to Success'
March 7, 2005
Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada saw the news that Marvel comics will now be available in 6,000 7-11 stores, and is concerned about whether the content will fit the channel
'I Applaud Marvel's Efforts'
March 6, 2005
Steve Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw the news that Marvel comics will soon be available in 7-11 stores and offers his thoughts on the increased availability of Marvels.
Not Enough
March 6, 2005
Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web in Spartanburg, South Carolina is concerned about the size of his Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG allocations for 2005.
Column by Steven Bates
March 1, 2005
This week, Bates goes into hyperdrive over the rumors that a Star Wars TV show, or even a Star Wars channel, may be on the horizon.
'A Great Opportunity'
February 23, 2005
Mike Banks of Samurai Comics in Phoenix, Arizona wants other retailers to know about the outreach opportunity represented by Reach Across America.
Column by Steven Bates
February 22, 2005
This week Bates talks about the closing of a comic store.
Column by Steven Bates
February 15, 2005
This week, Bates looks at movie tie-ins and their upside and downside potential.
'Create Bounce-back Traffic'
February 13, 2005
Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California saw the comment from Sara Grey on the Spider-Man 2 movie going out free with the first million of Sony's new portable game platform and feels there are better ways to capitalize on media tie-ins to drive traffic to comic stores.
Where's the Connection to the Original Product?
February 10, 2005
Sara Grey of Mira Mesa Comic Gallery in San Diego, California saw our story on the inclusion of free copies of Spider-Man 2 with the first million of the new PlayStation Portable and wants such promotions to include a connection to the products that spawned the property.
Column by Steven Bates
February 8, 2005
This week Steven Bates looks at writers from other fields tackling comics.
'Keep Your Eyes Peeled'
February 2, 2005
Beau Smith, who recently left IDW, saw the job offer from retailer Steven Bates and sent this response.
