State of the Comics and Graphic Novel Market
July 31, 2005
In Part 1 of our 2005 interview with Paul Levitz, we talk about the setting for the meeting (the San Diego Comic-Con), the state of the comics market in 2005, and DC's place in the fastest-growing parts of that market.
Its First 'American Manga'
July 28, 2005
Best Sellers Illustrated will release Shygirl , its first 'American manga' title and second title over-all.
For September
July 28, 2005
Mayfair has announced the first new releases out of its relationship with Phalanx.
For 2006
July 28, 2005
Mattel is planning a full line of Zatch Bell toys for release in 2006. First up will be 2' collectible figures, which will be sold in five-character gift packs at first.
Based on Dark Horse Miniseries
July 28, 2005
MTV Films has acquired the feature film rights to Andrew Cosby's Damn Nation,...
Full Page Feature in August Issue
July 28, 2005
James Kochalka's Super F*ckers gets some nice press in the August issue of Spin Magazine.
For Full Metal Alchemist TCG
July 28, 2005
JoyRide has announced details of its organized play program for its Full Metal Alchemist TCG with plans to stress local tournaments that every player can attend.
In Second Quarter
July 28, 2005
Marvel released its second quarter financials on Thursday and reported lower earnings, down 11% vs. the year-ago period, due primarily to lower licensing and publishing sales.
'No Need'
July 28, 2005
Christian T. Petersen, CEO of Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc., saw the news of Mark Simmons new show competing directly with the GAMA Trade Show and sees 'no need.'
Coming from IDW in 2006
July 28, 2005
IDW Publishing's Ted Adams told ICv2 about his company's plans to publish trade paperback collections of the Dreamwave Transformers volumes which are no longer available.
And Cinemaquettes
July 27, 2005
Toynami displayed its next group of Emily the Strange toys at the San Diego Comic-Con, and announced additional products for its Cinemaquette line.
Ellegirl and Teen People
July 27, 2005
In addition to the ongoing Tokyopop manga feature in CosmoGirl, Tokyopop manga are featured in two other magazines appealing primarily to teen girls.
