Five Major Releases Over Next 18 Months
February 4, 2002
No comic publisher has ever assembled a more formidable phalanx of films based on its characters than Marvel Comics, which has no fewer than five major motion pictures set for theatrical release during the next 18 months.
Up 19% Over Year Ago Period
February 4, 2002
Initial comic and graphic novel orders to Diamond US from pop culture stores were up sharply again this month, with a 19% increase over February 2001, and a 10% increase over the stronger numbers in 2000.
Most Titles Take Seasonal Dip
February 4, 2002
DC's Dark Knight Strikes Again was the top-selling comic for the third consecutive month, according to orders placed with Diamond US from pop culture stores. The initial raw order was over 171,000 copies, which was around 10% over initial orders on #2, and nearly as high as the initial orders on #1.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and External Title Data
February 4, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in February 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and External Title Data
February 4, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in February 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
A Top Title in Japan
February 3, 2002
FUNimation announced that it has acquired rights to the Fruits Basket anime series for the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Contest, Tournaments, Super-rare Figures
February 3, 2002
WizKids is supporting the launch of Mage Knight Sinister , its next Mage Knight expansion, with a consumer contest, a Marquee Tournament, and four 'super-rare' figures that are needed to win the contest.
'The Eltingville Club' To Air March 3
February 3, 2002
The Cartoon Network has announced that it will be airing an animated special, The Eltingville Club , on March 3 in its Adult Swim block.
Industry-Wide Effort a Major Step Forward for Comic Industry
February 2, 2002
Free Comic Book Day is gaining strength as more publishers have agreed to participate and as the promotional heat picks up.
As Part of Larger Expansion
February 2, 2002
Fast Forward Games has announced that it has acquired the assets of Games Unplugged magazine from founder Ken Whitman's Dynasty Presentations, Inc. for an undisclosed price.
Launched February 1, 2001
February 2, 2002
An official ICv2 release. GCO, LLC President Milton Griepp announced that ICv2, the site with news and information for pop culture retailers, has reached its one-year anniversary.
With Special Pricing To Support Manga Launch
January 30, 2002
Tokyopop has announced plans for a special display program to support its launch of nine new manga titles in April.
