'I Don't Need Tumbleweeds'
July 18, 2005
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw the comment by A.G. Holliman of the Comic Strip suggesting a Friday street date for comics and disagrees.
First 100k U.S. Show?
July 17, 2005
Although the San Diego Comic-Con International maxed out the square footage in the San Diego Convention Center last year, growth in attendance appears to be continuing.
FF Drops 60 Precent
July 17, 2005
Comedy ruled at the weekend box office with Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the 'R' rated Wedding Crashers finishing in the top spots.
For FCBD in 'I Think I Can Manage'
July 17, 2005
Cliff Biggers of Dr. No's Comics, Games, and Books saw Steven Bates' column on age-appropriate giveaways for Free Comic Book Day and sent us this correction.
Increase Sales
July 17, 2005
A.G. Holliman of the Comic Strip in Tuscaloosa, Alabama wants the comic industry to consider the idea of a Friday street date for comics.
As Well as Program BET
July 17, 2005
Reginald Hudlin has indicated on his Website that he will continue to write the Black Panther comic book series for Marvel in addition to assuming duties as the chief programmer for the 24-hour BET cable network.
Ghost in the Shell 1.5, Gungrave Anime Manga
July 14, 2005
At the San Diego Comic-Con International Dark Horse Comics announced a number of new manga titles including Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor .
One Autograph Per Box
July 14, 2005
Inkworks has released product details for its Serenity Premium Trading Cards.
Eisner-Nominated Wildstorm Comic
July 14, 2005
New Line Cinema has optioned the Eisner-nominated comic book property, Ex Machina , published by Wildstorm/DC.
Column by Steven Bates
July 12, 2005
This week Bates examines the case of one Gordon Lee, a comic retailer going on trial in September.
