DBA(s), if any: Eros Comix
Headquarters: 7563 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-524-1967
Fax: 206-524-2104
Website URL: http://www.fantagraphics.com, http://www.eroscomix.com
Business founded: 1976
Employees: Approx. 30
Number of locations: 2
Consumer/Customer service contact:
Contact name: Jen Ralston
Phone: 206-524-1967
Fax: 206-524-2104
E-mail: fbicomix@fantagraphics.com
First-time retailer contact:
Contact name: Greg Zura
Phone: 206-524-1967
Fax: 206-524-2104
E-mail: zura@fantagraphics.com
First-time distributor contact:
Contact name: Greg Zura
Phone: 206-524-1967
Fax: 206-524-2104
E-mail: zura@fantagraphics.com
Properties
Offering a diverse array of products based on creator-owned properties. Also offers a wide range of Japanese adult manga and other erotica through the Eros Comix line.
Products
Produces products in the following categories: comic books and graphic novels; movie and TV merchandise; magazines; and books. The most prominent products and publications include ACME Novelty Library, Love & Rockets, Eightball, Black Hole, Weasel, The Comics Journal, The Complete Crumb Comics, Frank, Japanese adult manga, erotica-related comics, and many more. Products can be found in most specialty brick and mortar stores such as comic stores, video stores, catalogue retailers and e-commerce retailers.
Becoming an account
Distributors, retailers and consumers are all able to purchase new products and reorders. Distributors include Diamond, FM International, 7Hills, Ingram, Last Gasp, Red Route, Cold Cut, Koen, and Turnaround. To open a wholesale account a retail certificate is required and first time wholesale customers can use credit cards. A short form application for wholesale accounts is available for those wanting to order only occasional C.O.D. shipments. Standard credit terms are net 30 days and maximum credit terms are negotiable. Products are also available directly to consumers through mail order and their website.
Marketing
Consumer marketing: advertising in magazines, online, newspapers, and distributor catalogues. Conventions attended. Website maintained and consumer catalogue produced. Trade marketing: Advertising in trade magazines, online, distributor catalogues, and trade catalogues. Trade shows attended and retailer mailings and e-mails also sent out. Trade telemarketing conducted. No field reps.
Products/orders
Orders solicited in advance of publication/manufacturing and advance orders used to gauge production quantities. Items are available for reorders after their initial release.
Retailer sales
Discount-based pricing used for retailer sales. Wholesale order minimum is two copies of any one item. Co-op advertising is available directly to retailers.