Anthologies, Top Brands, and Fiction
September 12, 2007
In Part 2, we talk about Viz's manga anthologies, the plans for Naruto in 2008, the 'next Naruto,' and Viz's fiction program.
The U.S. Manga Market
September 12, 2007
In Part 1, we talk about the manga market in the states, where it's sold, the number of releases in 2007 and 2008, and OEL manga.
DVD and Manga
September 11, 2007
Viz is conducting a promotion with Langer Juice surrounding the release of the Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow DVD.
At Mass Merchants
September 12, 2007
Two of the largest retailers in the U.S. are using IDW Transformers comic material to promote sales of the Transfomers DVD .
One Pro, Three Negative
September 11, 2007
Egan-Jones Proxy Services has become the first proxy advisory firm to recommend voting for the Tornante Group acquisition of trading card, game, and candy company Topps.
Marvel 'Spider-Man Bibles' Unavailable
September 12, 2007
Hal Kinney of The Bookie in East Hartford , Connecticut , attended the Diamond Retailer Summit over the weekend and suggests that Marvel plan to have enough retailer-only products available next time.
Jim Lee
September 11, 2007
Russ Toney of C & C Comics in St. Albans, West Virginia sent us this great story of a true class act -- Wildstorm's Jim Lee.
Appearing on 'The Simpsons' in October
September 11, 2007
Starting this Sunday Daniel Clowes' new comic strip, Mr. Wonderful , starts its run in The New York Times Magazine .
3 Versions Available
September 11, 2007
Fox Home Entertainment is providing three DVD versions of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
Marvel's Next Big Event Slated for Spring
September 11, 2007
The announcement of a new Marvel crossover event, Secret Invasion , has piqued both consumer and retailer interest.
Contains Griffin & Wolfen Figures
September 11, 2007
Rackham announced the November release of a starter set for Confrontation .
Mitsubishi No Longer in the Picture
September 11, 2007
The Japanese advertising agency Dentsu is once again the sole owner of Geneon USA .
