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 Booktrade & Comic Book Market
January 13, 2005
Archaia Studios Press has signed an agreement making Diamond the exclusive worldwide distributor of English-language editions of its graphic novels and books to the bookstore and comic book markets.
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.
Eisner Image on 2005 Member Card
January 12, 2005
The CBLDF is proud to announce that Will Eisner's The Spirit will be featured on its 2005 Member Card.
Column by Steven Bates
January 11, 2005
'I Think I Can Manage' is a weekly column by retailer Steven Bates, who runs Bookery Fantasy, a million dollar retail operation in Fairborn, Ohio. This week, Bates shares his thoughts on the passing of Will Eisner.
Promo Comic Out on February 9
January 11, 2005
Dark Horse Comics is releasing a 24-page full color Wolfwood comic, which will retail for just 25-cents.
For Replicas, Bookends, Globes & Plaques
January 11, 2005
Diamond Select Toys has signed an agreement with Hasbro to obtain a license to produce a number of items featuring various vehicle/characters from Hasbro's Transformers property.
'A Guide and Mentor'
January 10, 2005
Nick Landau, CEO of publisher Titan Books and retailer Forbidden Planet in London saw the news of Will Eisner's death and wrote in to share his experiences with Eisner as a guide and mentor.
Spotlights Manga & Vaughn Bode
January 10, 2005
The fifth and final Comics Journal Special Edition , which is set for a late February release, turns the spotlight on manga (with seven articles) and the work of the late Vaughn Bode (three articles).
By DeMatteis and Ploog
January 6, 2005
Desperado Publishing has announced it will publish Stardust Kid , by the same creative team that did CrossGen's Abadazad.
