Saturday, May 31
April 9, 2003
The increase in graphic novel sales has been one of the few bright spots in the firmament of American publishing, so it's not surprising to see that Book Expo America is devoting a day of educational programming to help retailers...
Small Press, Self-Publishers Make Their Mark
April 9, 2003
The 2003 Eisner Award Nominations include an unprecedented number of titles from small press, alternative, and non-direct market publishers...
Go Boy 7, Hell in July
April 8, 2003
Dark Horse has announced its revised release schedule for its new Rocket Comics line, launching in July.
What Makes It Manga; How Will It Sell?
April 7, 2003
Tokyopop's Rising Stars of Manga , the publishing result of a competition to produce American manga works, raises a number of interesting questions beyond the immediate one for retailers of how to order it.
In Three Editions for June
April 6, 2003
Titan Magazines has announced that it will be releasing three versions of its Hulk Souvenir Magazine , due for release in June.
Into Parent and Subsidiaries
April 6, 2003
CrossGen has changed its company name from CrossGeneration Comics, Inc. to CrossGen Entertainment, Inc. In conjunction with the change, it has also organized 11 subsidiaries...
Display, Six Titles Test Popularity of Format
April 6, 2003
CrossGen is testing the popularity of its new 'Traveler' trade paperback editions by launching six titles in a floor display in a major program in June.
Back and Out Again
April 6, 2003
John Miller of Lost Realms Comics and Games in Boca Raton, Florida sent us his recent experience with some returned books shipped out again.
On Overprints and #1s
April 6, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey sent us these comments on Wonder Woman #190, CGE overprints, and the number of #1s.
Including Crumb, Frazetta, & Shirow
April 3, 2003
Tide-Mark's list of 2004 calendars includes at least nine entries that will have strong resonance with pop culture retailers who deal in comic books and RPGs.
