DC Comics took the #1 spot for comic book sales in September by smashing the 200,000 barrier to smithereens with the final issue of the Jim Lee/Jeph Loeb Batman 'Hush' storyline, which sold an amazing 233,775 copies.

ICv2's Retailers Guide To Anime/Manga #4 provides an overview of the markets at the three-quarter pole for 2003.

Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts saw our article on the change in Avengers' rating for the current issue and feels the change was unnecessary.

Derek Garrison of Talon Comics & Games in Denton, Texas saw our article on the ratings change on the current issue of Avengers and feels that most retailers are over-reacting.

In spite of some earlier reports to the contrary, Comic artist George Perez, whose JLA/Avengers crossover has been one of 2003's biggest hits, is staying at CrossGen Comics.

Ron Catapano of Comics Plus in Mount Holly, New Jersey saw Daniel McAbee's comments on CCG release and feels that specialty stores have an important impact on CCG sales.

Variety reports that Warner Brothers has optioned The Exec , a comic book published by Comics Conspiracy, for Batman director Christopher Nolan.

Mike Pascuzzi of anime producer Media Blasters set off quite a response when he offered his thoughts on mass merchant competition on anime. Here he Talks Back after hearing their concerns.

Jim Schifeling of Acme Comics in Normal, Illinois saw the comment from Mike Pascuzzi at Media Blasters and pushed back.

Even though Arnold's attempt to become governor of California has sidelined, if not derailed the long awaited Conan the King movie, Robert E. Howard's sword-wielding Cimmerian has been undergoing something of a renaissance lately.