'Go, Speed Racer, Go!'
May 11, 2008
Creator/author Tony Caputo saw our article on the run-up to the release of Speed Racer , and sent us his perspective on the potential audience and how they may respond.
Other Ways to Cross Promote Comic and Games
May 8, 2008
Bobby Stickel, Marketing Coordinator at Privateer Press, read John Cashman's comments about comic/game store promotions and says Privateer has another idea.
Customers Want Reliable Publishing Schedules
May 8, 2008
Dara Hannon of Pyrimid Comics and Games in Sierra Vista, Arizona saw Ted May’s comments about Marvel’s May releases and adds that customers also look for reliable publishing schedules.
'Sales were Three Times Normal'
May 8, 2008
Nancy McCann of Comics Unlimited in Westminster , California shares her experience with Free Comic Book Day 2008, and says Saturday sales were three times normal.
Column by Steve Bennett
May 7, 2008
This week, Bennett talks about Free Comic Book Day, Iron Man , and an interesting cover twist.
Hopes For Improved Selection
May 7, 2008
Travis Seitler, Art Director at Gemstone Publishing, Inc. saw Barry Branvold’s comments about changes at Disney Stores and hopes those changes will lead to the return of merchandise for adults.
'Went Through All Our Free Comics'
May 5, 2008
James Campbell from Serious Comics in Massapequa , New York shares his experience with Free Comic Book Day 2008, and says it is the first time his store ran out of free comics.
Should Carry Merchandise for Adults
May 5, 2008
Barry Branvold of Barry's Collectors Corner in Grand Forks , North Dakota saw the news about Disney store closings and has noticed the stores no longer carry merchandise for adults.
'Beyond Amazing!'
May 6, 2008
John Munn Comic Book Ink in Tacoma , Washington , shares his experience with Free Comic Book Day 2008, and declares it “beyond amazing.”
Aggravated by Uneven Shipping Weeks
May 6, 2008
Ted Mays of Gecko Books & Comics on Marvel Schedule in Honolulu , Hawaii is aggravated by the spate of Marvel titles scheduled to ship the last week of May.
Website Sent Traffic
May 5, 2008
Barry Branvold of Barry's Collectors Corner in Grand Forks, North Dakota shares his experience with Free Comic Book Day 2008 and found that the Website was driving traffic to his store.
'Best Ever'
May 5, 2008
Keith Mallow of Collector's Comics in Fort Pierce , Florida shares his experience with Free Comic Book Day 2008 and declares it “the best ever.”
