National Library Event October 13-19
September 23, 2002
CrossGen Comics has announced an extensive program tied to Teen Read Week, a four-year-old national library event organized by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Top Shelf To Release Next Week
August 24, 2002
Friday's Variety reported that the Fox-based Regency Enterprises has acquired the movie rights to Doug TenNapel's graphic novel, Creature Tech .
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.
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.
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.
On Shonen Jump, the American Market, and More
August 12, 2002
We spoke to a group of the executives behind Shonen Jump to get the scoop on the business strategy behind the launch. In this first part of our two-part interview, we explore the distribution and marketing plans for Shonen Jump ,....
Of Products Not Yet Released to Trade
August 10, 2002
WizKids sold its yet-to-be-released DC HeroClix at the San Diego Comic-Con, and both DC HeroClix and Mechwarrior at GenCon. In response to retailer criticism of this practice, WizKids EVP Martin Stever issued the following message to WizKids distributors.
Linked with Revival of the Animated Series
August 10, 2002
Playmates Toys had a small booth at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International where the company showed off a resin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo Figure...
Giant Bags Dominate in San Diego
August 6, 2002
At this year's San Diego Comic-Con International Tokyopop went nuclear with a giant bag o' swag that obliterated the competition.
Cards, Comics, Toys Announced
August 5, 2002
J.J. Abrams' Alias, the lone bright spot in ABC's 2001-2002 season, garnered eleven Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award for lead actress Jennifer Garner (who plays Elektra in the new Daredevil film).
