On Distribution, Comics in Education, and the Future of CrossGen
August 21, 2002
We spoke with CrossGen founder and CEO Mark Alessi at the recent San Diego Comic-Con to get his comments on comic distribution, find out about CrossGen's educational initiative, and the future of his company.
Magic Still on Top
August 21, 2002
The robust sales patterns that have characterized the Spider-Man-influenced summer of 2002 continued to make their mark on ICv2's Top Ten List for July. Even more than usual, big ticket items tended to dominate the lists this month.
Tied in with WotC's Book of Vile Darkness
August 19, 2002
Paizo Publishing, the new publisher of Dungeon and Dragon Adventures has announced that upcoming issues will contain special sealed sections with 'edgy, mature content.'
All the News Didn't Fit
August 18, 2002
As we've done with other shows this summer, we're wrapping up our GenCon coverage with all the news that didn't fit in other articles. First, we thought we ought to note that a number of RPG releases were well-received at the show, including...
Items available now and coming soon
August 15, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. With all the knockdown, hard-hitting anime action that Goku and company deliver, it's no wonder that Dragonball Z is one of the Cartoon Network's highest rated programs...or that comics, toys, games, videos, clothing, and more based on the hit show are consistently in high demand!
Origins 2002
August 14, 2002
The Origins Awards are the most comprehensive set of gaming awards, and in many ways the most prestigious. As was the case last year, GAMA has produced a poster featuring all the winners of this year's Origins Awards.
for 2001 publications
August 13, 2002
The 2002 Eisner Award Winners were announced at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, and the love was spread around. Four titles won multiple awards: 100 Bullets with three, and Eightball, Dork , and Akira with two each.
More Game Company Consolidation
August 12, 2002
Eden Studios and Bizzaro Games announced that Eden will co-produce, publish, and distribute future Bizzaro Games products.
On Market Research, and Will Yu Gi Oh Be Bigger than Pokemon?
August 12, 2002
In this second part of our two-part interview, we talk about anthologies, the market research that showed Viz Shonen Jump would sell here and why, and whether Yu Gi Oh will be bigger than Pokemon.
Lake Geneva Company Growing Fast
August 11, 2002
Fast Forward Entertainment and Sovereign Press announced that effective August 1, Fast Forward will handle sales and marketing, fulfillment, and collections for Sovereign Press products.
