Tracking Orders Works
September 24, 2007
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics of Edmonton, Alberta read comments by retailer Joe Krolik and says tracking orders works.
WizKids Leaves Leftovers for Hobby Stores
September 24, 2007
Richard Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles in Lousville , Kentucky saw WizKids' response to broken street dates on ActionClix and says that early release crowds hobby retailers out of the market.
'I Don't Believe in MSRPs'
September 24, 2007
Paul Stock of Astro Books in Montreal, Quebec has been reading commentary on pricing and profits and says that retailers setting prices is a function of competition in a free market.
Including Kevin Smith
September 22, 2007
Heroes: Origins will feature episodes written by some of Hollywood's top writer/directors including Kevin Smith, Eli Roth, and Michael Dougherty.
Bad For Business
September 23, 2007
Joe Krolik of Comics America in Winnipeg , Manitoba saw John Riley's column on pricing and profit and sees a related issue in brick and mortar stores.
In Previews October 2007 Issue
October 1, 2007
A Paid Advertisement . Mike Baron's horror graphic novel The Architect , illustrated by Andie Tong, will get a re-listing in Diamond's October Previews catalog, according to publisher Big Head Press.
Clowes Comic Led to Suspension
September 18, 2007
A teacher in Guilford , Connecticut resigned after being suspended because he gave an Eightball graphic novel to a high school freshman.
Due in March
September 18, 2007
A Thor figure based on JMS's new ongoing series is due from Marvel Select in March.
As VP-Publishing
September 18, 2007
One-time cheesehead and long-time comic industry insider Tom Fassbender has joined Boom Studios as Vice President of Publishing.
Column by John Riley
September 18, 2007
Sharpening the Sword is a regular column by retailer John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics, a 1300 square foot comic and games store in Williston Park , New York . This week, Riley talks about minimum pricing and Internet retailers.
