Column by Steve Bennett
April 23, 2008
This week, Bennett takes us around the horn at New York Comic Con.
As Superheroes Move to the Suburbs
April 21, 2008
Superbia, the second comic book series from Virgin Comics and the Sci Fi Channel has been described as " Justice League moves to Wisteria Lane ."
First Since 2004
April 21, 2008
Sales of comics to the direct market by Diamond Comic Distributors slipped 7% in the first quarter of 2008 vs. the year ago period, the first quarterly drop since Q4 of 2004, when comic sales were down 4%.
'Countdown' Picks Up
April 21, 2008
The first issue of Stephen King’s Dark Tower: The Long Road Home from Marvel was the #1 book in comic stores in March, selling in at around 124,000 copies.
Sales Estimates for March Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 21, 2008
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during March 2008.
Sales Estimates for March Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 21, 2008
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during March 2008.
Brings More Diverse Clientele
April 21, 2008
Rick Manzella of One Stop Comics in Oak Park, Illinois says offering more trade paperbacks at his store has sparked interest from a more diverse group of customers.
From Orson Scott Card Novels
April 20, 2008
Marvel Comics announced at New York Comic Con that it will publish comics adapting Orson Scott Card’s bestselling, award-winning Ender’s Game and Ender’s Shadow novels in comic form.
For Miniseries, Graphic Novels
April 20, 2008
Boom! Studios announced at New York Comic Con that it has licensed the rights to publish comics based on the Farscape television series.
With Virgin Comics
April 20, 2008
Stan Lee and Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Comics announced at New York Comic Con that they will collaborate on the creation of a new superhero universe, to be launched in early 2009.
