'Unfair Business Practice'
September 17, 2008
Matthew Dykes of Kapow! Comics in Sherwood, Arkansas has been following the retailer comments on Tuesday shipping and says his competition has an unfair advantage by getting their shipment on Tuesdays.
Advocates 'Tuesday Delivery For All'
September 17, 2008
Kirby Tardy of Tardy's Collectors Corner in Grand Rapids , Michigan , has been following and contributing to retailer comments on delivery timing and reasserts that he advocates “Tuesday deliveries for all.”
Column by John Riley
September 24, 2008
This week, John Riley talks about things for retailers to consider during economically challenging times.
Open Letter to Comics Publishers
September 17, 2008
A.G. Holliman of The Comic Strip in Tuscaloosa , Alabama has been following retailer comments about Tuesday shipping and has written an open letter to major comic book publishers.
Too Beer-y?
September 17, 2008
All Star Batman & Robin #10 wasn’t the only title that DC asked some customers to destroy last week.
For Iron Man and Hulk
September 17, 2008
Marvel has announced that it will be offering Web-only comic series through its subscription-based Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited service.
'Over 60% of Sales'
September 16, 2008
The direct market now accounts for “over 60%” of publishing for Marvel Comics, a significant drop from the 89% of sales that the direct market represented in calendar 2001, and 84% direct market share of publishing in 2002.
For Four Titles
September 16, 2008
Bluewater Productions has signed William Shatner for four comic titles based on Shatner properties.
Hits #4 Market Share in Comic Stores
September 16, 2008
Powered by its licensed titles, IDW hit the #4 market share rank in comic stores in August, a new high for the company.
Column by John Riley
September 16, 2008
This week, John Riley talks about the controversy surrounding All Star Batman & Robin #10.
