Marvel vs. Sony Over Spider-Man
April 7, 2003
A suit by Daily Variety and the Los Angeles Daily Journal has resulted in a decision by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Alexander Williams to open documents in Marvel's suit against Sony (which he called 'the mother of all contract suits').
What Makes It Manga; How Will It Sell?
April 7, 2003
Tokyopop's Rising Stars of Manga , the publishing result of a competition to produce American manga works, raises a number of interesting questions beyond the immediate one for retailers of how to order it.
From Bankrupt Company
April 7, 2003
George and Peter Irwin's I-Toys, Inc. has purchased the name Irwin Toy and several of the company's brand names from the bankrupt Irwin Toy Ltd..
In Three Editions for June
April 6, 2003
Titan Magazines has announced that it will be releasing three versions of its Hulk Souvenir Magazine , due for release in June.
Into Parent and Subsidiaries
April 6, 2003
CrossGen has changed its company name from CrossGeneration Comics, Inc. to CrossGen Entertainment, Inc. In conjunction with the change, it has also organized 11 subsidiaries...
April 13th
April 6, 2003
The first broadcast TV showing of the trailer for The Matrix Reloaded will be during NBC's Arena Football broadcast on April 13th.
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.
