Variants 'Like an All-Sugar Diet'
May 9, 2004
Marvel President of Publishing Gui Karyo defended marketing based on collectability, but doesn't feel it contributes to long-term growth.
Wants Creators to 'Knock It Off' on Variants
May 9, 2004
Image Publisher Erik Larsen told us he is going to discourage the use of variant covers at his company, but that ultimately, creators rule.
Marketing Trumps Buzz
May 9, 2004
Universal's $160 million-blockbuster Van Helsing jolted the summer movie season into gear with an estimated $54 million debut, averaging a hearty $15,165 per venue.
Variants Boost Sales, Attract Interest
May 9, 2004
DC Vice President--Direct Sales Bob Wayne shared the numbers that motivate variant cover use and denied 'plotting' to win sales race.
Tough City. Tougher Lady.
May 10, 2004
A Paid Advertisement. Four dark stories set in a city where the only thing tougher than a gun to the head is the woman pulling the trigger!
In MLB Parks
May 6, 2004
Only one day after announcing that a Spider-Man 2 promotion at Major League Baseball parks would involve Spider-Man logos on the bases, that aspect of the promotion has been scrapped.
To Produce Stan Lee-Inspired Animation
May 6, 2004
IDT Entertainment announced that it has acquired a minority interest in Stan Lee's Pow Entertainment.
With Jay Franco & Sons
May 6, 2004
Marvel has announced that it's consolidating its licenses in the domestics category with Jay Franco & Sons, Inc.
For $3 Million
May 6, 2004
Game producer Genio Group has signed for its first credit facility, with IIG Capital LLC.
For Ten Books, Including Four Yaoi Titles
May 6, 2004
Digital Manga has signed with Diamond Book Distributors for distribution for ten books.
Top Two in Bookstores
May 6, 2004
The Del Rey manga line, which just launched with four titles, has debuted strong, scoring the top two and four out of the top twelve slots on the Nielsen Bookscan graphic novel bestseller list for the week ending May 2nd.
First Issue Sold Out
May 5, 2004
Top Cow has announced that it's sold out of Strykeforce #1.
