In January
September 19, 2007
Fantagraphics will release Palestine: The Special Edition , a 320-page 8' x 11' hardcover, on January 8th for $29.95.
Making-of Book
September 18, 2007
Titan Books has acquired worldwide rights to produce a making-of book for the Frank Miller Spirit film.
On 'ActionClix'
September 18, 2007
After receiving multiple reports that the Gamestop chain had begun selling WizKids' new ActionClix set before the scheduled street date of September 19th, we contacted WizKids with some questions.
Clowes Comic Led to Suspension
September 18, 2007
A teacher in Guilford , Connecticut resigned after being suspended because he gave an Eightball graphic novel to a high school freshman.
Shareholders Approve Eisner Bid
September 18, 2007
Topps Company announced at its shareholder meeting Wednesday afternoon that the sale of the company to a group led by Michael Eisner's Tornante Group would be approved.
'Heroes: Saving Charlie'
September 18, 2007
Heroes: Saving Charlie , a novel based on the hit TV series Heroes , will street December 26th under the Del Rey imprint.
Due in March
September 18, 2007
A Thor figure based on JMS's new ongoing series is due from Marvel Select in March.
As VP-Publishing
September 18, 2007
One-time cheesehead and long-time comic industry insider Tom Fassbender has joined Boom Studios as Vice President of Publishing.
As Foreign Language Film
September 18, 2007
France will enter Persepolis as its candidate for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Especially Boys 10+
September 18, 2007
Wizards of the Coast's MapleStory iTCG will be directed at a kids audience of ages 10 and up.
Theatrical and DVD Rights
September 17, 2007
Viz Pictures has acquired the North American theatrical and DVD rights to the two live action Death Note features: Death Note and Death Note: The Last Name .
Column by John Riley
September 18, 2007
Sharpening the Sword is a regular column by retailer John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics, a 1300 square foot comic and games store in Williston Park , New York . This week, Riley talks about minimum pricing and Internet retailers.
