Strasser on Hovorka
January 5, 2002
A couple of weeks ago, we published a story on Marvel's new hardcover program for 2002. Here's a continuation of a dialogue between Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games and Tricia Hovorka of TalesofWonder.com.
Pro, from a Bookseller
January 5, 2002
A couple of weeks ago, we published a story on Marvel's new hardcover program for 2002. This comment is from a bookseller, Torsten Adair of Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle, in New York City.
Pro
January 5, 2002
A couple of weeks ago, we published a story on Marvel's new hardcover program for 2002. This comment is from Rick Edwards of Socko! In Stow, Ohio
Rights Purchased from Cybergames
January 2, 2002
DOJ, Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Hero Games from Cybergames, Inc. DOJ is owned by Steven Long, formerly of Decipher, and Darren Watts.
Marvel, DC Drive Growth
January 2, 2002
Comic and graphic novel orders to Diamond U.S. (dollars) were up 18% for January 2002 vs. January 2001.
Over 650,000 Copies Ordered from Diamond U.S.
January 2, 2002
Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure topped the comic charts for January 2002, with over 650,000 copies ordered from Diamond U.S. prior to any late orders or reorders.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Title Indexes and External Title Data
January 2, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in January 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond U.S..
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Title Indexes and External Title Data
January 2, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in January 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond U.S..
Notes 'Crossover Interest'
January 1, 2002
The December 29th New York Times carried an article on the various 9-11 comic benefit/tribute books, noting the 'crossover interest' they were generating.
Graphic Novel Passes 110,000 Copies
January 1, 2002
Top Shelf, the American publisher that handles U.S. sales of the From Hell graphic novel, provided a recent update on the effect the movie's success had on book sales.
First Products To Ship in March
January 1, 2002
Upper Deck has announced that it has acquired the license to produce and market the English language version of the Yu Gi Oh CCG , the game that took off when Pokemon declined in Japan.
Decipher's Warren Holland Speaks Out
January 1, 2002
Wizards of the Coast has announced that it has acquired an exclusive, multi-year, worldwide license for trading card games based on the entire Star Wars saga.
