Retailer Obscenity Conviction Stands
October 30, 2002
In a setback for First Amendment rights, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied the Petition for Discretionary Review of the 'display of obscenity' conviction of Texas comic retailer Jesus Castillo.
From Stan Lee to Art Spiegelman
October 30, 2002
One of the three segments on Sixty Minutes II on Wednesday was titled 'The Superheroes,' and dealt with the current resurgence in the comics business. The movies were the largest area of focus, with Spider-Man the anchor property.
As Head for New Adventure Games Division
October 29, 2002
Well-known game designer Matt Forbeck will be joining Human Head Studios as director of its new adventure games division.
Inkworks Cards Street Next Week
October 29, 2002
The Osbournes will return to MTV for its second season beginning November 26.
Sales Nearly Double vs. 2001
October 29, 2002
Marvel released its Q3 results today and the numbers blew away expectations, including its own guidance from only a month ago. Marvel made $6.7 million in the quarter on $84.4 million in sales,...
Beats the World Series in 18-34
October 28, 2002
Warner Bros. has announced that Smallville is setting new ratings records in its target demographic groups.
From ComicsOne and Bandai
October 28, 2002
Bandai Entertainment and ComicsOne announced that they will be bringing anime and manga property Onegai Teacher to the States in 2003.
For NASCAR Driver Action Figures
October 27, 2002
Action Performance and McFarlane Toys have announced a joint venture to produce action figures of NASCAR drivers under license to Action.
Back from Hero
October 27, 2002
Gold Rush Games and DOJ have announced that Gold Rush has re-acquired the San Angelo setting for Champions .
Run a Poll
October 27, 2002
Don Bunning of Hobby Horse in Decatur, Illinois responded to Marvel COO Bill Jemas' recent statements in the Marvel press conference and to his Open Letter to retailers.
Three Reasons Why He Likes Marvel's No Overprint Policy
October 27, 2002
Ben Lichtenstein of Zapp! Comics in Wayne, New Jersey recently sent us a comment in which he let us know that he supports Marvel's no overprint policy. After seeing the other comments we received, he sent us these additional thoughts.
Streets November 28
October 27, 2002
Most Transformers fans consider the second season to be the high water mark of the series.
