Display, Six Titles Test Popularity of Format
April 6, 2003
CrossGen is testing the popularity of its new 'Traveler' trade paperback editions by launching six titles in a floor display in a major program in June.
'Slap in the Face'
April 6, 2003
Jerry Ringi of Amazing Fantasy in Chesapeake, Virginia, saw our coverage of the early release of Marvels in bookstores and didn't like what he saw.
Back and Out Again
April 6, 2003
John Miller of Lost Realms Comics and Games in Boca Raton, Florida sent us his recent experience with some returned books shipped out again.
Another Retailer Intelligence Test?
April 6, 2003
Les 'Bo' Bowman of The Gamer's Den saw our recent article on Marvel books hitting the bookstore channel before comic stores and had this to say.
Marvel Discount Already Affecting Me
April 6, 2003
Bryan Williams of Jennings Collectibles in Huntsville Alabama has already felt the impact of the new Marvel trade terms and is losing discount.
On Overprints and #1s
April 6, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey sent us these comments on Wonder Woman #190, CGE overprints, and the number of #1s.
Kaiyodo's Evangelion Figures Affected
April 3, 2003
The Japanese company Reds, which designed, imported, distributed and manufactured toys has apparently gone out of business -- a bankruptcy that has potential ramifications for the U.S. market.
Including Crumb, Frazetta, & Shirow
April 3, 2003
Tide-Mark's list of 2004 calendars includes at least nine entries that will have strong resonance with pop culture retailers who deal in comic books and RPGs.
Carl Macek Is Producing
April 3, 2003
This July, ADV Films will release Aura Battler Dunbine , a classic 49-episode anime series from 1983. In spite of its historic importance and quality, this anime series has never been released in the U.S.
Champions and Silver Age Sentinels
April 3, 2003
Hero Games and Guardians of Order have announced plans to publish a shared-universe crossover adventure for Champions and Silver Age Sentinels .
For Toonami & Adult Swim Blocks
April 3, 2003
The Cartoon Network, which has been troubled with low ratings for much of its schedule, managed to score some impressive gains during the anime-dominated Toonami and Adult Swim blocks.
Transition To CrossGen Complete By Fall
April 3, 2003
MV Creations has clarified the effects of the publisher's shift from Image to CrossGen's CGE imprint
