Could the Direct Market Do It?
March 7, 2005
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw the news that Marvel is putting comics in more outlets and giving away comics in schools and wants to know how an independent comic retailer could take part.
'Stand-alone Stories the Key to Success'
March 7, 2005
Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada saw the news that Marvel comics will now be available in 6,000 7-11 stores, and is concerned about whether the content will fit the channel
Star Trek, Marvel, Buffy, Joe & More
March 7, 2005
Diamond Select Toys has announced a deal with Art Asylum to produce Star Trek toys.
Comedy Rules Again
March 6, 2005
Comedy continued to rule the weekend box office charts with the majority of moviegoers sucking on The Pacifier starring Vin Diesel, which took the top spot with an estimated total of $30.2 million.
'I Applaud Marvel's Efforts'
March 6, 2005
Steve Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw the news that Marvel comics will soon be available in 7-11 stores and offers his thoughts on the increased availability of Marvels.
More Than 30 Edits Reported
March 6, 2005
The big news on the manga fan sites last week was CMX's bowdlerizing of the edgy Tenjho Tenge manga.
DB Pro Title Out in April
March 3, 2005
Alias Comics has announced a pocket size, full color reprint of the first four issues of Legacy , an original fantasy series created by Les and Ernst Dabel.
Original Trilogy Exclusive to Germany, UK & Japan
March 3, 2005
The Star Wars saga is getting the Cine-Manga treatment from Tokyopop.
Fruits Basket #1
March 3, 2005
Fred Gallagher's Megatokyo Vol. #3 reached the third spot in bookstores, the best showing ever for an American-created manga title.
With 7-Elevens & 300 Barnes & Noble Stores
March 3, 2005
Marvel's Peter Cuneo announced that the publisher had reached a distribution agreement with the 7-Eleven convenience store chain that would more than double the number of current outlets for Marvel comics.