New Issue Contains 2 DVDs
October 23, 2003
ADV's Newtype USA has nearly quadrupled its press run from 30,000 for the first issue (November 2002) to 119,000 for the November, 2003 issue (Vol. 2 #11).
Opening on August 27
October 26, 2003
Artisan Entertainment has announced that the studio's movie based on Marvel's Man-Thing comic book series will get a theatrical release on August 27, 2004.
First Volume Out in April
October 23, 2003
Tokyopop has added information about another new manga series to its Website . Battle Vixens , which appeared in Japan as Ikki Tosen , will have its American debut next April.
On Change of Position at Marvel
October 22, 2003
Marvel Chief Marketing Officer Bill Jemas issued a statement on Tuesday about the change in his position at the company from President of Publishing and Licensing to Chief Marketing Officer in which he called the change a 'voluntary and important transition.'
As Issued
October 22, 2003
Marvel Chief Market Officer Bill Jemas has broken his silence, and released the following statement about his change in position at the company.
Beginning in January
October 22, 2003
Junk Force Volume 1 , a 200-page black & white graphic novel priced at $9.95, is scheduled for January release from ComicsOne.
Beginning in December
October 22, 2003
Viz will release second editions of Battle Angel Alita in a smaller, 5' x 7.5' format, reading right to left, with extra pages that had previously only appeared in the European versions.
Says Cease and Desist Was Ignored
October 22, 2003
Hasbro's lawsuit against Ghettopoly manufacturer David Chang was filed on October 21st in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island.
For February 2004
October 21, 2003
Alderac has two follow-on products to recent launches planned for February, 2004 -- its first Initial D expansion, and a Stargate SG-1 sourcebook.
'Why I Read ICv2'
October 21, 2003
Buddy Saunders, owner of the Lone Star Comics chain in Arlington, Texas, saw our article on the healthy effects of games, and the potential marketing benefits for the games industry, and sent us this comment.
Nearly Complete Marvels--'62-'75
October 21, 2003
All About Books and Comics of Phoenix, Arizona has announced that it has acquired a major Marvel Silver and Bronze Age collection.
Features 'Juggy' from The Man Show
October 21, 2003
Pin-Up Mania , a new card game shipping now from Omega Games ($17.95 MSRP), features photos of Vanessa Kay, a 'Juggy' from The Man Show.
