Another 80s Property
October 16, 2002
World Event Productions announced that it has licensed comic book rights to Voltron, an 80s property, to Devil's Due, the studio best known for its G.I. Joe and Micronauts comics.
Centurion CEO Answers Questions
October 15, 2002
Centurion Hobby Distributors, Inc. announced today that it will open a new warehouse in Sparks, Nevada (near Reno) next Tuesday, October 22nd. The move will give Centurion the ability to reach most of the Western U.S. within two days of shipment, expanding its reach from that of a regional to a national distributor.
'A Few Complaints'
October 15, 2002
When asked by ICv2 about the ad for Saint Sinner that appeared on the back cover of several of Marvel's 'PG' rated comic titles, Marvel President Bill Jemas answered that the ad '...just slipped through.'
Ultimate War in December, Along with New Arcs
October 15, 2002
The subject of Marvel's news conference on Wednesday was a major crossover in the Ultimate line, the Ultimate War miniseries written by Mark Millar and drawn by Chris Bachalo.
'We Take Our Retailer Relationships Very Seriously'
October 15, 2002
Marvel COO Bill Jemas took the occasion of a question by Pulse reporter Heidi MacDonald to chastise her for a comment she made in a recent column in the weekly Comics Buyers Guide .
'Different' TPB Editions and 5 Million Free Comics
October 15, 2002
In today's Marvel press conference, Marvel President Bill Jemas told the press that the publisher was fine-tuning its books for mega-merchant Wal-Mart.
In Short Films
October 14, 2002
After a six-year hiatus, animated characters Wallace & Gromit are returning in a series of short films available through Atomfilms.com.
As Promo Incentive
October 14, 2002
Viz Communications has announced that the first issue of its Shonen Jump manga anthology, due out in November, will include an 'ultra-rare' Yu Gi Oh card.
From Precedence
October 14, 2002
Tyranny Games has announced that it has acquired the rights to the game design for the Terminator CCG.
Series II Out with DVD
October 13, 2002
Topps is preparing a second series of Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones Trading Cards in its big-screen-imitating widevision format (2 9/16' x 4 12/16).
Hot Stuff, Spooky, and Jackie Jokers
October 13, 2002
Electric Tiki is releasing three new maquettes (cold cast resins) in its series of classic Harvey Comics characters.
New Series Set for Spring Debut
October 13, 2002
Bandai StudioWorks' first series of collector figures, which are based on the popular Japanese live action series Kikaida will be released in the U.S. in the spring of 2003.
