Covering Q3 2005
June 16, 2005
An ICv2 Release. ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games #8.
'Harajuku Lovers'
June 15, 2005
No Doubt's Gwen Stefani has signed a deal with Hello Kitty powerhouse Sanrio for a new property called Harajuku Lovers.
In Stores and Libraries
June 14, 2005
We were struck at the recent Book Expo America show by the common threads that connected stories of 'hidden' manga consumers in both stores and libraries.
For Two More Years
June 15, 2005
Bowen Designs has announced that it has renewed its agreement with Marvel for the production of statues and mini-busts based on Marvel characters.
Including Three 'Lost' Episodes
June 15, 2005
The Sci Fi Channel has acquired the cable rights to Joss Whedon's short-lived Firefly TV series, and will begin airing the episodes on July 22nd.
California Court Ruling May Set Precedent
June 15, 2005
A ruling in a California appellate court may be a key step in ending the current exclusion from charging sales tax enjoyed by the online divisions of brick and mortar retailers.
On Marvel Licensing Its Comics
June 15, 2005
Now Comics' Tony Caputo saw the comments by Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas on his essay on Marvel licensing out its comics and has this response.
'Thank You'
June 14, 2005
Chris Shorb of Third Planet in Torrance, California saw the story by John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics about comparing jobs at his high school reunion and liked it.
'They Have Complete Control
June 14, 2005
Now Comics' Tony Caputo saw some of the reactions to his comments on Marvel licensing its comics and adds some additional thoughts.
'The Theory Doesn't Hold Water'
June 14, 2005
Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada saw Now Comics' Tony Caputo's essay on Marvel licensing its comic publishing and disagrees with the conclusion.
Another High School Reunion Story
June 14, 2005
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey saw the account by John Riley of his high school reunion and the discussion there of his chosen occupation, and shared his own reunion experience.
Column by Steven Bates
June 13, 2005
This week Bates talks about the alchemy involved in running Bookery Fantasy.
