Nine of Top 25 Titles
May 18, 2005
Marvel dominated the top 25 comics in March grabbing 23 spots and leaving only two for DC, but in April DC struck back securing nine of the top 25.
Comics Down 5%
May 18, 2005
Sales of graphic novels were up 28% in April, more than enough to compensate for a 5% decline in periodical comic book sales.
Anime Market Rebounds
May 18, 2005
In The Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga #10 published this month, we noted that the number of manga released in the U.S has finally leveled off.
'Who Needs Movies?'
May 17, 2005
Malinda Brown & Robert Miller of Sarge's Comics Etc. had a very successful Free Comic Book Day.
'We'll Be Offering Refunds'
May 17, 2005
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys in Edmonton, Alberta has a bone to pick with Marvel over Excalibur #13.
'A Fairly Good Experience'
May 17, 2005
Although his turnout was down, Ian Wienert of Bat Comics in Chico, California called his Free Comic Book Day 'a success.'
'Werewolf By Night' in the Works
May 17, 2005
Steven Paul's Crystal Sky and Sony's Screen Gems are collaborating on a live action feature film based on Namco's Tekken martial arts videogame.
Star Wars Merchandising Goes Out With a Bang!
May 17, 2005
A lot of nervous Hollywood executives are hoping that the final installment of George Lucas's Star Wars saga will put an end to 12 straight weeks of declining box office.
Could Win the Palme d'Or
May 16, 2005
Auteur filmmaker David Cronenberg's version of the DC Comics graphic novel, A History of Violence (written by John Wagner), has wowed critics and audiences at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Plus Lady Snowblood, Eden, Space Pinchy & Saiyuki Dendaio
May 16, 2005
Carl Horn of Dark Horse Comics announced a raft of adult-oriented new manga titles at Anime Central.
