Batman/The Spirit Crossover in December
July 24, 2005
A number of announcements regarding the late Will Eisner's The Spirit came out of the recent San Diego Comic-Con.
For June
January 17, 2006
Sales of periodical comics in comic stores registered a solid 13% gain in June versus sales in the same month in 2004, with graphic novel sales in the channel growing 11%.
Summer Events Drive Comic Sales in June
July 24, 2005
Marvel's summer comic crossover event, House of M, got off to a brilliant start in June with the first issue selling more than 233 thousand copies.
Marvel-Based Live Action Series Airs Next June
July 21, 2005
David Goyer told Sci Fi Wire that the Spike TV Network has ordered 13 episodes of the Blade TV series
'Marvel Should Be Lauded'
July 20, 2005
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts saw the comment by Dave Autzen of Reader's Choice suggesting that Marvel cover variants simply be automatically distributed to retailers based on their draw for the title and disagrees.
Browncoats Evangelize for the Property
July 20, 2005
An elaborate grassroots marketing campaign is softening the ground for Joss Whedon's Serenity , due for wide release on September 30th.
Coming From Harris
July 20, 2005
Harris Comics told ICv2 about Vampirella: Revelations #1, which will be in stores this November.
Just Ship the Books
July 19, 2005
Dave Autzen of Reader's World in Springfield, Illinois heard about the latest Marvel variant, and wonders why the books aren't just shipped according to a ratio.
Column by Steven Bates
July 19, 2005
This week, Bates returns to the topic of the bond between retailer and customer.
Coming From Dark Horse
July 19, 2005
Dark Horse Comics announced numerous new titles at San Diego Comic-Con International last week, including two Scarface novels based on the characters in the film, with the first due this December.