Column by Steven Bates
November 16, 2004
This week, Bates is mad as hell and he's not going to take it any more.
In Federal Prison
November 15, 2004
Ross Rojek, former owner of the Comics and Comix chain and the Another Universe Web store, has been sentenced to six years, three months in federal prison and ordered to repay $2.5 million to investors.
Plans Abadazad, Educational Products
November 15, 2004
Disney Publishing has acquired the assets of CrossGen Entertainment.
Vs. 2003
November 15, 2004
Sales of c om ics and graphic novels skidded 16% in October 2004 vs. the previous year period. The tough c om parisons ranged fr om the top to the bott om of the list.
Sales Estimates for October Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 15, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during October 2004.
Sales Estimates for October Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 15, 2004
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during October 2004.
Identity Crisis Remains Strong
November 15, 2004
More c om ic titles showed growth in sales in October than in September, with nine of the top 25 c om ics, eight Marvels and one DC, growing vs. their previous month sales.
Atomika, with Alex Ross Cover
November 14, 2004
Speakeasy Comics has announced its first title, Atomika , which will ship in March.
Joins First Issue Third Printing
November 11, 2004
DC Comics has announced a second printing of Green Lantern: Rebirth #2, which will street December 1st.
And Graphic Novels
November 10, 2004
This week's Entertainment Weekly reviews three graphic novels and three comic series, offering retailers an opportunity to capitalize on the positive publicity.
