Issues Identified Long Ago
December 23, 2007
Mike Pascuzzi, an early anime industry insider, currently with Infinity Entertainment, read Arthur Smith's open letter and says today's trends shouldn't be a surprise to anime companies.
Column by John Riley
December 20, 2007
This week, Riley talks about good service in specialty retailers and the size of the threat from digital comics.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 17, 2007
This week, Steve Bennett talks about selling more comics.
From Gonzo's Arthur Smith
December 18, 2007
Arthur Smith the President of GDH International, the parent company of the Gonzo anime studio speaks directly to the American anime community.
Good News If Enforced
December 17, 2007
John Coviello of Little Shop of Magic in Las Vegas , Nevada read about Wizard's new release date policy for Magic: The Gathering and says this is good news as long as Wizards is able to enforce it.
Column By Steve Bennett
December 11, 2007
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of material that challenges more traditional belief systems.
How Can We Sell More Comics?
December 10, 2007
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton , Massachusetts , saw Steve Bennett's recent column and asks that Bennett consider focusing on advice to retailers on improving sales.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 4, 2007
This week, Bennett takes a look at what the Big Two area doing with some iconic characters, and examines blasphemy in comics.
Earlier Delivery Would Help
December 2, 2007
Corbit Wilkins from Captain Comics in Boise , Idaho, suggests that getting comics a day before the official release date would make many things better for his business.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 28, 2007
This week, Bennett takes a look at Marvel's digital comic initiative and returns to the nature of superheroism.
Column by Ward Batty
November 25, 2007
Editor and writer Ward Batty, who has over 30 years experience in retail management and publishing, sent us this report from the recently completed game fair in Essen , Germany .
New Technology Will Appeal to Young Consumers
November 25, 2007
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany , New Jersey , saw retailer responses to his comments about Marvel's new online comics service and asserts that online availability will will take younger consumers away from brick and mortar stores.
