At the Wholesale Level
July 11, 2005
Some direct market retailers might want to quibble with Avi Arad's recent assertion that the success of Marvel-based movies translates into more readers for Marvel comics.
CBLDF Has Already Spent $30K
July 11, 2005
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has learned that a date of September 12th has been set to begin the actual trial in the case against Gordon Lee, owner of the Legends comic shop in Rome Georgia.
Charlize Theron & Peter Chung at the DHC Booth
July 11, 2005
Dark Horse Comics has announced a four-issue Aeon Flux comic book series.
Exclusive Figures Luring Customers
July 10, 2005
Noah Broessel of Pop Culture Paradise in Tempe, Arizona saw John Riley's comments on Wizard's co vers, and has his own problems with Wizard.
'Disheartening'
July 10, 2005
Now Comics publisher Tony Caputo saw the comment by John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics on the most recent Wizard cover, and adds his comments.
Graphic Novel Pioneer Dies in Car Accident
July 10, 2005
Graphic novel pioneer Byron Preiss died Saturday of injuries suffered in a car accident on Long Island.
First Overall Weekend Gain in 20 Weeks
July 10, 2005
The heavily-promoted Marvel Comics-based Fantastic Four film triumphed at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $56 million.
Three From Steve Niles
July 10, 2005
Lions Gate Films has signed a deal with Steve Niles and Thomas Jane's Raw Entertainment to acquire the motion picture rights to three graphic novels written by Niles.
Column by Steven Bates
July 7, 2005
This week, Bates talks about battling the comic/game store stereotype.
At San Diego Comic-Con
July 6, 2005
A MirrorMask Welcome Party for the convention will be hosted by the Jim Henson Company, Destination Films, Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Dark Horse on behalf of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
