Column by Steve Bennett
April 15, 2008
This week, Bennett talks about comics from around the world:
Recommends CBIA for Comics Retailers
April 16, 2008
Calum Johnston of Strange Adventures Comic Book Shop in Halifax, Nova Scotia saw John Riley’s column on mentoring for gaming retailers, and recommends the Comic Book Industry Alliance forum as a resource for comics retailers.
Could See Improved Sales and Marketing
April 13, 2008
Steve Saffel, an Editor and IP Developer in
Forest
Hills , New York , saw the
news about HarperCollins launching a non-returnable imprint, and says the change
could improve sales and marketing for these books.
Column by John Riley
April 10, 2008
This week, John Riley talks about mentoring and retailers exchanging ideas.
Column by Steve Bennett
April 9, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett discusses looking for interesting, new comic book material.
Customers Should Only Buy from Reputable Dealers
April 8, 2008
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore , Maryland saw the news about the counterfeit Pokemon cards, and says customers should
only purchase from reputable dealers.
Quick Response
April 8, 2008
Alan Elliott of Queen City Bookstore in Buffalo , New
York , couldn't get G.I. Joe America's Elite #33 from his
distributor , but Devil's Due was able to
help him get his full order right away.
'I Just Ignore Them!'
April 6, 2008
Dave Brzeski of The House On The Borderland in Peterborough, England saw the recent comments on Marvel's secret variant covers and says this incentive practice only benefits larger retailers.
Decide Purpose of Orders
April 3, 2008
Dave Salisbury of Fan Boy Three in Manchester , England , saw Jay Bardyla's comments on Marvel's Secret Variant titles, and says retailers need to determine why they order limited editions or variants.
Practice is 'Frustrating and Offensive'
April 2, 2008
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics in Edmonton , Alberta finds Marvel's secret variants "frustrating and offensive."
Column by Steve Bennett
April 1, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett talks about the bad and good in recent superhero comics.
Finds Competition 'Good For Me'
March 31, 2008
Barry Branvold of Barry's Collectors Corner in Grand Forks , North Dakota saw John Riley's column on new competition and agrees that a little competition can be good.
