Q4 Down, 2004 Up
January 17, 2005
Comic dollar sales were up 7% vs. the year-ago numbers in December.
Ultimates #2 Also Debuts Strong
January 17, 2005
New Avengers #1 was the best-selling comic in December, topping 240,000 copies sold to comic shops by Diamond.
Limps in at Number 5
January 16, 2005
The Marvel Comics-based Elektra movie starring Jennifer Garner opened disappointingly, earning even less in its first weekend than Halle Berry's Catwoman movie and finishing in fifth place.
James A. Owen Series in 'Negative Burn'
January 16, 2005
James A. Owen, who wrote and illustrated the Starchild graphic novel series back in the 1990s returns to comics with Obscuro, The Zen Illusionist.
For a Wide Range of Merchandise
January 13, 2005
Dynamic Forces has announced the acquisition of a license for a wide range of merchandise featuring Red Sonja.
Krypto, The Batman Debut in April
January 12, 2005
The Cartoon Network has set the U.S. television debut of the D.I.C.E. anime series for Saturday, January 22nd.
Column by Steven Bates
January 11, 2005
'I Think I Can Manage' is a weekly column by retailer Steven Bates, who runs Bookery Fantasy, a million dollar retail operation in Fairborn, Ohio. This week, Bates shares his thoughts on the passing of Will Eisner.
Includes CHS Manga With Free Mini-DVD
January 11, 2005
ADV is offering direct market retailers a Cromartie High P.O.P. Floor Display with copies of the CHS manga with free Mini-DVDs.
Promo Comic Out on February 9
January 11, 2005
Dark Horse Comics is releasing a 24-page full color Wolfwood comic, which will retail for just 25-cents.
For Replicas, Bookends, Globes & Plaques
January 11, 2005
Diamond Select Toys has signed an agreement with Hasbro to obtain a license to produce a number of items featuring various vehicle/characters from Hasbro's Transformers property.
