'Civil War' Was Big in 2006
September 17, 2007
Tough comparables continue to keep the market for comics and graphic novels in the direct market growing at a more sedate 5% pace, after blistering the charts with double digit growth earlier this year.
Justice League #2
September 16, 2007
World War Hulk #3 crawled back to the top of the charts in August after losing to Thor #1 last month.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 16, 2007
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2007.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title
September 16, 2007
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2007.
Core Game, Expansions, Extensions
September 13, 2007
Mayfair Games will relaunch its flagship Catan game line.
Policing Sales Channels
September 12, 2007
In Part 3, we talk about Wizards' policies on Internet sales, and how it enforces them.
Pre-Releases and the Impact on Store Sales
September 13, 2007
In Part 2, we talk about why pre-release events are held outside of stores, and what impact those events might be having on sales made in brick and mortar stores.
The Magic Events Portfolio
September 13, 2007
In Part 1, we get an overview of the different kinds of Magic organized play events.
Going Public as Penny Stock
September 12, 2007
Platinum Studios filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week for the sale of shares by some of its current shareholders, and announced its plans to go public.
Of Japan
September 12, 2007
With the announced resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a number of candidates are being suggested to replace him, including Foreign Minister Taro Aso, who's a big supporter of Japan's anime and manga industries.
New Licensing Rep
September 12, 2007
Aardman Animations, owners of the Wallace & Gromit and other animation properties, has signed with HIT Entertainment to manage its North American licensing and DVD rights.
More to Come
September 12, 2007
Tsuburaya Productions, the creator of the Ultraman TV series and features, is being acquired by TYO, an advertising, film, and animation company.
