Baltimore and Ft. Wayne
April 23, 2006
Diamond and Alliance have announced the dates for their two 2006 Retailer Summits, planned for Baltimore and Ft. Wayne .
Last Minute Promo Options
April 20, 2006
Although books are ordered and most plans already in place, there are still a number of promotional steps that can be taken.
In July
April 20, 2006
Virgin Comics has provided more information on its first three titles which launch in consecutive weeks in July.
Column by Steve Bennett
April 20, 2006
This week, Bennett finishes off a two-parter about this summer's competition between the Big Two comic publishers.
'New Distribution Plan'
April 20, 2006
Bob Cosner of Bob's Baseball Cards, Comics, and Gaming in Des Moines, Iowa saw our coverage of the McFarlane Toys exclusive for Spencer's and sees a new distribution plan from McFarlane.
'Our Survival Depends on It!'
April 19, 2006
Lee Hester of Lee's Comics in San Mateo, California sent us this comment on his recent experience at a local high school book fair, which contains some valuable lessons for retailers looking at ways to build their businesses.
At Big Two
April 18, 2006
The Wall Street Journal did a major piece on product placement in comics at the Big Two comic publishers on Tuesday, including two new deals to place cars in comic stories.
Larry Lieberman New Chief Marketing Officer
April 18, 2006
Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation have named Larry Lieberman as the companies' new Chief Marketing Officer.
On a Reality Show
April 17, 2006
According to The Hollywood Reporter , a new reality show is being shopped that would find a successor to Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
And Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew Box Sets
April 17, 2006
Papercutz has announced its August releases, and there are several graphic novel products with strong commercial potential.
