'We Can Grow'
November 13, 2008
Rich Waldbiesser of Six Feet Under Games in New Holland, Pennsylvania saw John Riley’s most recent Sharpening the Sword column, and says that he feels that game stores can grow in a tough economy.
'Only Opportunities'
November 12, 2008
John Jelley of Pyrimid Comics & Games in Sierra Vista, Arizona saw our story on Topps shutting down WizKids, and had these comments on the economy and its impact on sales in comics and game stores.
Column by John Riley
November 12, 2008
This week, John Riley talks about the possible impacts of the economy on sales.
Reminds Him of A Story
November 12, 2008
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore Maryland saw the news about the city of Batman suing Warner Brothers over its name and says it reminds him of another similar story.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 6, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett talks about robocalls, comics in tough economic times, Tinker B ell comics, and comics that need advisories.
'Pretty Superficial'
November 3, 2008
Jay Adan of Greenfield Games in Greenfield , Massachusetts saw ICv2’s recent review of Upper Deck’s upcoming World of Warcraft Miniatures Game and found it “pretty superficial.”
A 'Plea to Manufacturers'
November 2, 2008
Priscilla Craddock of Comic Book World Florence & Louisville, Kentucky makes a “plea to manufacturers” regarding product availability during the holidays.
Column by Steve Bennett
October 30, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett talks about recent examples of animation pushing the limits of taste and acceptable material.
Adding it to The List
November 2, 2008
Jerry Ringi of Amazing Fantasy Comics and Cards in Chesapeake , Virginia saw the recent news about Marvel’s online exclusive offerings and add this to his list of "reasons [to] despise Marvel."
'I'm Not Crying Over China'
October 26, 2008
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore , Maryland saw the news about tough times for Chinese manufacturers and says perhaps quality issues are to blame.
Column by Steve Benett
October 21, 2008
This week, Bennett talks about the “mini Golden Age revival renaissance that started earlier this year.”
'Attempt to Coerce'
October 21, 2008
Alan Elliott of Queen City Bookstore in Buffalo , New York finds the full-page tribute to Michael Turner in Astonishing X-Men #26 a “cheap attempt to coerce retailers to order more...”
