He Wants Them Earlier
January 13, 2002
Our article on DC's new Smallville figures noted that DC announced that its figures would be released to pop culture stores at the same time as they are released in other channels. That brought this reaction from Jerry Ringi of Amazing Fantasy Comics and Cards in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Other Major Publishers Down
January 13, 2002
Marvel was the only major comic publisher with U.S. direct market growth in 2001, according to our analysis of circulation and dollar data from the last two years.
Volumes 2 and 3 in April, May
January 12, 2002
Synch-Point, one of the newest anime companies in the U.S., is pushing back the release dates of its first anime releases.
Numbers too Low!
January 11, 2002
Our report on the orders on Batman: The 10 Cent Adventure p rompted this response from John Tinkess of Another Dimension in Calgary, Alberta, who thought the numbers were way too low.
What about Quality?
January 11, 2002
Marvel's new hardcover program continues to draw retailer response. Here's a different take from a retailer who's more concerned about production quality than price -- Terry Allen of Bonanza Books and Comics in Modesto, California.
Hovorka on Strasser, Pt. 2
January 11, 2002
Marvel's new hardcover program continues to draw retailer response. Here, Tricia Hovorka of TalesofWonder.com carries on her ongoing dialogue with Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games.
Comics Included
January 9, 2002
There is no denying that the quality of the action figures that ToyBiz has produced over the past year has improved dramatically. The new Marvel Legends action figures take the familiar superheroes back to the vibrant colors of their original four-color incarnations.
Only Two More Episodes
January 9, 2002
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Fox Network has canceled the live action ' Tick ' series.
The Gold Knight Returns
January 9, 2002
With comics- and fantasy-based movies at a peak of popularity in Tinseltown, it is only fitting that comic artist extraordinaire Alex Ross ( Kingdom Come ) was chosen to create a poster for the Motion Picture Academy's annual self-congratulatory awards ceremony.
In Response to Retailer Protest
January 9, 2002
Precedence Entertainment announced today that it has ended its recent practice of selling single CCG cards to consumers on its Website.
'Preserve the Integrity of the Industry'
January 9, 2002
In response to Precedence Entertainment offering single 'rare' cards from its Rifts CCG to consumers, over thirty retailers affixed their names to this letter protesting the practice.
Anime Titles Not Shut Out (Yet)
January 8, 2002
This year's Academy Awards will include an Oscar for the best 'Animated Feature Film' for the very first time.
