Column by Steven Bates
December 21, 2004
This week, Bates is doing the twist with Todd McFarlane Productions.
New Graphic Novels
December 20, 2004
iBooks has announced that it will publish new graphic novels and electronic books based on Casper, Richie Rich, and Hot Stuff.
Because of $15 Million Jury Award
December 19, 2004
Todd McFarlane Productions, the comic book publishing arm of Todd McFarlane's business empire, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Floppies up, TPBs down
December 20, 2004
With sales down on an individual basis on a lot of comic titles and weak graphic novel sales, the market struggled to a 2% increase in dollars for November 2003 vs. November 2004.
But Cover Prices Up
December 20, 2004
Sales were soft for most of the top comic titles this month, with five out of the top ten and 16 out of the top 25 dropping in sales. But the top seven piece books were all higher than the current base $2.25 price.
Sales Estimates for November Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
December 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during November 2004.
Sales Estimates for November Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
December 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during November 2004.
Taking Up Where Topps Left Off
December 19, 2004
Checker Book Publishing has acquired the rights to publish two volumes of collections of the X-Files comic books, originally published by Topps Comics.
Alias Enterprises to Launch 12 Titles in First Month
December 19, 2004
Alias Enterprises, a new publisher founded by Brett Burner and Mike S. Miller, will launch 12 full color comics in April.
Will Write, Produce & Direct
December 19, 2004
David Goyer has inked a deal with Warner Bros. to write, produce and direct a feature film based on the Flash.
