Only Hurts on Limited Series, Specials, etc.
June 18, 2002
Tim Marks of Friendly Frank's first raised the issue of Marvel's new policy on (not) distributing info on upcoming titles. Gabriel Hagmann, the owner of DreamStrands Comics in Seattle, Washington feels that the damage will be localized, but substantial.
It's a Good Thing
June 18, 2002
A frequent contributor to these pages, Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey was stimulated to write by retailer Paul Bene's comments in favor of limited returnability on new comics. Strasser takes a broader look at industry cooperation.
Customers Driven Away by Past Sins
June 17, 2002
We've recently had an exchange between Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California and Marvel editor Stuart Moore. The exchange was prompted by Scott's comments that Daredevil sales had been hurt by late issues, and Moore responded that the book wasn't late on his watch. Here Scott clarifies.
He Wants Them on the First Three Issues
June 16, 2002
Paul Bene of House of Fantasy Comics and Games in Niagara Falls, New York reacted to the recent debate on overprints by proposing an alternative solution to shared risk on early issue.
'Another Mistake'
June 15, 2002
Tim Marks of Friendly Frank's Comic Cavern noted that Bill Rosemann's response to a criticism of Marvel pricing referred to 'Marvel info,' which led Marks to comment on how he thinks Marvel's new solicitation policy is going to impact sales.
We Were So On Time
June 15, 2002
Marvel Knights Editor Stuart Moore disputes the accuracy of Robert (Comickaze) Scott's comments on Daredevil in this comment we received looking for an apology.
Plus Retro, Spider-Man
June 12, 2002
For the first time in May, collectible miniatures games dominated our Top 10 Cool game products, powered by the performance of the superhero-themed Marvel HeroClix CMG.
To Lead Push into Bookstores
June 12, 2002
Kuo-Yu Liang is leaving his position as an Associate Publisher for Ballantine Books at the end of this month to join Diamond Comic Distributors, where he will spearhead Diamond's drive into the book trade.
Comics Remain Non-Exclusive
June 12, 2002
Diamond Comic Distributors has just reached an agreement with El Capitan Books, which names Diamond as the exclusive distributor of the publisher's English language books to the bookstore and library markets.
18-Page Spread
June 12, 2002
Spider-Man, who is currently the clear winner in the domestic box office derby, also dominates the second issue of Memorabilia Magazine , published in England by Titan Books.
