Mocca Opening Night Exhibit
September 5, 2005
Reed Expo has announced that over half the exhibit space for the New York Comic-Con next February, 90,000 square feet on Level 1 at the Javits Center, has sold.
Peter David, DC, Marvel Pledge Help
September 1, 2005
As the world watches the continuing disaster and human tragedy unfold along America's Gulf Coast, the first news from retailer friends is trickling out, and the first pledges of support for relief from the industry are being made.
From Geneon and Musicland
August 31, 2005
Geneon and Musicland are partnering on a national mall tour featuring Japanese singer Yoko Ishida, who's a popular Japanese vocalist that has recorded many anime theme songs.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 30, 2005
This week, Bennett talks about how to choose additional products to expand the market for a comic store.
& Dan DeCarlo's 'Jetta'
August 28, 2005
Airwave Publishing has announced its first two book projects, Alan Moore Spells It Out and Dan DeCarlo's Jetta.
New Marketing Director
August 24, 2005
Dark Horse Comics has announced that Dirk Wood has been named Marketing Director and Michael Gombos has been appointed Japanese Licensing Manager.
Give It a Try
August 23, 2005
Now Comics' Tony Caputo saw our interview with Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley, in which he said that Marvel would not license its comics to other publishers, and suggests that Marvel give it a try.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 23, 2005
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of how a comic store can compete against the mega-stores.
Reaching Girls; A Comic Movie Bubble?
August 21, 2005
In Part 4, we talk about whether Marvel would ever license its comics, whether comic-based movies are a bubble, how Marvel is approaching the female young adult market, and the challenges and opportunities for the coming year.
Videogames and Variants
August 21, 2005
In Part 3, we talk about whether videogame licenses help or hurt comic sales and the risks and rewards of variant covers and reprints.
