Announcement Soon
July 24, 2009
A display of HeroClix Thor’s Mighty Chariot figures at the NECA booth at Comic-Con was the visible evidence of the deal about to be announced, perhaps as early as Friday: NECA is acquiring WizKids.
Zachary Gordon to Star
July 21, 2009
Zachary Gordon ( National Treasure: Book of Secrets ) has won the title role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
As Jane Foster
July 13, 2009
Natalie Portman has been cast in the role of Jane Foster in Thor .
Two Titles over 100k
July 10, 2009
DC’s Batman and Robin #1 topped all comics in the direct market in June with sales over 168,000 copies, the bestselling comic since the Obama Amazing Spider-Man in January.
Column by Steve Bennett
July 8, 2009
This week, Steve Bennett looks at extreme violence in the Savage Dragon , excessive violence in Golden Age comics, and the trend of good writers leaving comics because of the demands of intra-company continuity.
Last Issue in September
June 30, 2009
J. Michael Straczynski, who turned Marvel’s Thor into a Top 10 comic, is leaving the book in September.
Winners Announced in October
June 30, 2009
The Executive Committee of The Harvey Awards has announced the list of nominees for 2009 awards.
To Make TCGs, Miniatures Games, and Trading Cards
June 26, 2009
Updated. Marvel has granted Upper Deck the rights to produce a variety of products based on the Marvel Universe.
'Awe Come On'
June 21, 2009
Mark Dudley, an illustrator and sequential artist, writes in to comment on the recently released Captain America #600 and the upcoming Captain America: Reborn miniseries.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 14, 2009
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2009.
