Cover Price Can Work
December 5, 2004
T.C. Ford, Publisher of United Comics, saw Ilan Strasser's comments on Kandora's launch and shares the view from the publisher's side.
Prices Too High
December 2, 2004
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany , New Jersey saw the news on the launch of new publisher Kandora's first titles and shares his opinion on the pricing of the new line and comic publisher launches in general.
Don't Forget Co-op
December 1, 2004
Pat Thompson of 8th Street Books & Comics in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan saw Steven Bates' column on advertising during the holiday season and adds his thoughts.
Column by Steven Bates
December 1, 2004
Today's column is the second of two on maximizing sales during the holiday season, this one concentrating on merchandising.
Column by Steven Bates
November 30, 2004
This week, Bates shares strategies for maximizing holiday sales, starting with advertising.
Column by Steven Bates
November 23, 2004
This week, Bates talks about regional marketing.
'Like a Big Private Party'
November 18, 2004
Dark Horse's David Scroggy attended the Fiddler's Green Sandman convention last weekend, where approximately $45,000 was raised for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. He shares his observations here.
Column by Steven Bates
November 16, 2004
This week, Bates is mad as hell and he's not going to take it any more.
'There at the Beginning'
November 10, 2004
Dave Lillard, formerly of Fantasy Emporium in Marquette, Michigan and currently a convention and eBay dealer, saw our 1994 interview with Ed Shukin on the history of the direct comic market and shares his recollections of the era.
'Perfect'
November 10, 2004
Beau Smith of IDW Publishing saw Steven Bates' latest 'I Think I Can Manage' column, titled 'Remember When,' and echoes the feelings expressed in it.
Column by Steven Bates
November 9, 2004
This week's column is on the retailing of memories.
Column by Steven Bates
November 2, 2004
'I Think I Can Manage' is a weekly column by retailer Steven Bates. This week Bates talks about getting to know your customers.
