'Iron Man' Tops Them All
October 9, 2008
Paramount’s Iron Man easily topped all the DVD sales and rental charts for the week ending October 5th.
'Batman: Black & White' & 'Superman: Red Son'
October 9, 2008
DC has announced the creation of “motion comics” based on Batman: Black & White and Superman: Red Son .
Due in February 2009
October 8, 2008
In February of 2009 Topps will release an all-new fourth series of Star Wars Galaxy Trading Cards.
Sales Appear to Be Off as Well
October 8, 2008
Employment in the retail trade dropped by 40,100 during the month of September.
Breathed to Write Children's Books
October 7, 2008
Berkeley Breathed is ending his Sunday-only comic strip Opus on November 2nd.
From Tony Caputo
October 6, 2008
New company MG3 will publish a line of graphic novels from Tony Caputo, beginning next year. The line will be full color, hardcover volumes, with “competitive MSRP,” and creators from around the world.
Liquid Comics' Property Optioned
October 7, 2008
Mandalay Pictures, 300 producer Mark Canton and Liquid Comics are working to bring Ramayan 3392 A.D. to the big screen.
'The Goon' & 'Emily the Strange'
October 7, 2008
Dark Horse has announced its participation in the Jones Limited private label soda program.
For 2 Issues Due to Legal Dispute
October 6, 2008
Devil’s Due Publishing has decided to distribute Hack/Slash issues #16 and #17 directly to comic stores.
Column by John Riley
October 5, 2008
This week, John Riley observes how record stores and other independent specialty retailers are handling tough economic times.
