Column by Steven Bates
January 18, 2005
This week, Bates looks at the top comics from 2005 and finds the common element.
'Uncaring Attitude'
January 18, 2005
Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web in Spartanburg, South Carolina saw the news of Blockbuster's short-term exclusive on Upper Deck's Shaman King and adds his voice to those that are upset about this step.
7-May-05
January 18, 2005
Sponsoring companies and their free comics have been announced for Free Comic Book Day, the huge comic store promotional event scheduled for May 7th.
Sales Estimates for December Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
January 17, 2005
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during December 2004.
Sales Estimates for December Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
January 17, 2005
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during December 2004.
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.
