Marvel released its Q4 and full year 2002 results on Monday, beating its own recently increased guidance, and raised its guidance for 2003.

Barnes & Noble Books, the publishing arm of the largest book retail chain in the U.S., is publishing paperback editions of five volumes of the Marvel Masterworks series in April.

John Secreto of Comic Swap in State College, Pennsylvania saw Marvel COO Bill Jemas' comments on ordering Namor and supports the concept, but has reservations.

Marvel has announced higher guidance for 2002 and is predicting an even better year in 2003. Marvel raised its 2002 sales estimate $5 million to $280-$285 million for the year, and its 2002 EBIDTA estimate $6 million to $78-$83 million for the year.

Frequent writer Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey responded to Marvel COO Bill Jemas' recent remarks on Marvel's no overprint policy and those who oppose it.

ICv2's popular monthly Top 300 Comics and Top 300 Graphic Novel lists have now been archived for your convenience.

Roger Corman, Hollywood's reigning 'B-Movie King,' is planning a return to theatrical filmmaking with Captain Justice , a superhero-themed feature budgeted at $3 million.

Dragonball Z and the original Dragon Ball animated series are the backbone of the Cartoon Network's Toonami Block, where they regularly gain the network's highest ratings. Yes, the series has already been on the Cartoon Network for over two years, but the good news is that there are plenty of 'new' shows on the way...

Comics based on retro toon and toy properties extended their lead in August comic orders from pop culture stores, with four out of the top 10 and six out of the top 20 comic titles fitting the retro mold.

Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in August 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.