Here's How To Take Advantage
May 6, 2004
We received the note below from Andrew Lis of Marvel, who saw the Talk Back comment from Sara Grey, and wanted to make sure that we knew how Marvel's order cycle works and how it might help with the problem she described.
Licensing 'Flat' Vs. '03
May 4, 2004
Marvel released its first quarter financials for 2004 today, revealing a solid growth in net sales for the period, to $122.3 million from $87.4 million in Q1 2003.
For Moonstone
May 4, 2004
Moonstone Books has announced that Chuck Dixon will write a new Wyatt Earp: Dodge City comic book.
Blade: Trinity Debut Delayed
May 4, 2004
As usual, Marvel's Man in Hollywood Avi Arad provided an overview of Marvel's many Hollywood projects.
The International Comic Arts Association
May 4, 2004
Erik Enervold, a graphic designer and initiator of the Free Comic Book Day signage program, has announced the formation and launch of a 'progressive, non-profit trade organization to serve the comic book industry.'
'ID Rings' Now Official Accessories
May 4, 2004
WizKids Inc. has announced a multiyear license agreement with Flash Point, naming Flash Point's ID Rings as an official accessory for WizKids' HeroClix and Mage Knight Dungeons lines.
Solid Ratings for Men 18-49
May 4, 2004
Variety is reporting that the FX cable network has ordered a fourth season for the hardboiled cop drama, The Shield , which stars Michael Chiklis.
From Marvel, Del Rey, & AOL
May 3, 2004
The outreach for this year's Free Comic Book Day, which will be held on July 3, has gained some major marketing support from Marvel, Del Rey, & AOL.
Out in Japan in June
May 3, 2004
Masamune Shirow, the creator of Ghost in the Shell , will release the fourth in his series of Intron Depot art book collections in Japan this June.
Spider-Man & Batman
May 3, 2004
DVD box sets featuring Spider-Man and Batman are due out this summer.
Moving Past 'Video On Demand'
May 3, 2004
The Anime Network will make the leap from VOD to a straight cable station.
Preview Slated for ComiCon
May 3, 2004
Viz has announced the American release of the first two InuYasha movies later this year.
