Issue #0 Out in October
May 19, 2005
San Diego-based IDW Publishing has acquired the rights to create Transformers comic books from the Hasbro Properties Group.
From Mattel
May 18, 2005
Betty & Veronica dolls from Mattel will be a Toys R Us exclusive.
Sales Estimates for April Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
May 18, 2005
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during April 2005.
Sales Estimates for April Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
May 18, 2005
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during April 2005.
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.'
