ICv2 Reports
June 6, 2004
The U.S. and Canadian market for graphic novels grew around 50% last year, to $165 million at retail.
A Non-Announcement Announcement
June 6, 2004
DC Comics, while making no announcements for its new CMX manga line, was displaying art from three manga properties at its booth at the recently concluded Bookexpo America show at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Over Flash, Batgirl
June 6, 2004
Former DC Comics president Carmine Infantino sued the company in Manhattan federal court last week.
And Old Orders Canceled
June 6, 2004
Representatives of both Diamond Comic Distributors and Image Comics confirmed that orders for all Spawn issues scheduled for release after August will be canceled and resolicited in the appropriate month.
'Make It Up in Volume'
June 3, 2004
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw our coverage of the Barnes & Noble exclusive Ultimate Spider-Man hardcover and the retailer responses, and sent us his solution.
'More Late Image Books'
June 3, 2004
Don Alsa fi of G-Mart Comics in Batavia, Illinois saw the Tim Davis comment on late books from Ima ge and added in the Spawn books.
Plus 13 Late Issues of Spawn
June 3, 2004
Steve Tafuni of ST Comics and Cards in Mango, Florida, saw the comments by Tim Davis on late books from Image and sent us his agreement.
New Comics and Books in 05
June 3, 2004
IDW Publishing has announced that it will publish collected editions of the Grimjack comics as well as a new series by the original creators.
Up Almost 16% to 25,500 Attendees
June 2, 2004
Wizard Conventions has announced that Wizard World Philadelphia had a paid and promotional attendance total of 25,500, up almost 16% from last year's show.
Action Figures & Collectibles
June 2, 2004
NECA has announced it has acquired the license to produce action figures and collectibles based on Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses cult-hit horror film.
