Classic Commercial Art Parody Stickers
February 12, 2004
Topps is bringing back its Wacky Packages stickers.
Dark Horse Has 4 of the Top 10 Graphic Novels
February 12, 2004
Sales of periodical comics in January 2004 dipped slightly across the board, with only three titles registering gains versus December totals while the numbers for 19 titles fell.
'Keep Direct Market Shops on Your Radar'
February 12, 2004
Michael Pandolfo of Dr. Comics and Mr. Games in Oakland, California reacted to some recent coverage of manga sales, and wants ICv2 to focus more on direct market sales of comics.
'Unfair To Provide Exclusive Merchandise to Big Chains'
February 12, 2004
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw our article on Tower Records' bankruptcy and retailer Charlie Platt's comments, and gives his opinion on publishers' and manufacturers' handling of multiple channels.
'Have Parents Get Involved'
February 11, 2004
John Jelley of Pymrimid Comics and Games in Sierra Vista, Arizona saw these Talk Back comments on retailer responsibility and sent us his reaction.
Plus a Halle Berry Catwoman Barbie
February 11, 2004
Mattel has announced a number of its new toy offerings for 2004, including a Shaman King Deluxe Battling Figure Assortment that allows kids to act out their favorite battle scenes from the Shaman King anime series.
Ratings for Game Books?
February 11, 2004
Rembert Parker of Reader Copies in North Anderson, Indiana saw the recent discussions of ratings on comic books, and notes that perhaps ratings on games are also appropriate.
In June
February 11, 2004
Viz plans to release the first volume of Tite Kubo's Bleach manga in June. The 192-page graphic novel will be part of the Viz Shonen Jump line and will have a cover price of $7.95.
A Full Range of Expansions Planned
February 11, 2004
WotC's Duel Masters CCG debuts in March followed by four expansions in ten months.
Will React to the New Batman TV Series
February 11, 2004
Warner Bros. Consumer Products has announced a new series of interactive Batman figures.
First DVD Volume Out June 27
February 11, 2004
Anime distributors Manga Entertainment and Bandai Entertainment will jointly distribute the new Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series.
DVD Collection From Tokyopop
February 11, 2004
The eight-volume Marmalade Boy manga series by Yoshizumi Wataru has been a major bookstore hit for Tokyopop and now Tokyopop is releasing the Marmalade Boy anime series in four 19-episode collections.
