Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw retailer Jerry Ringi's comments on Marvel's upcoming 411 series and sent this comment supporting Marvel's efforts.

AOL Time Warner is shopping its book publishing unit, including Little, Brown, & Co. and Warner Books, according to published reports.

American Splendor , based on the comics of Harvey Pekar, was awarded the Grand Jury Prize, the top award for a dramatic film, at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival this weekend.

Initial raw dollar orders on comics and graphic novels from comic stores continued to decline in February vs. the previous year for the fifth consecutive month, but the rate of decline slowed to under 1%.

Batman continued its rise for the fourth consecutive issue, with the Jeph Loeb/Jim Lee creative team powering sell-outs in comic shops.

Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in February 2003 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.

Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in February 2003 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.

Jerry Ringi of Amazing Fantasy in Chesapeake, Virginia saw Marvel COO Bill Jemas' comments on ordering Namor and had this to say.

John Secreto of Comic Swap in State College, Pennsylvania saw Marvel COO Bill Jemas' comments on ordering Namor and supports the concept, but has reservations.

Ron Catapano of Comics Plus in Mount Holly, New Jersey saw Marvel COO Bill Jemas' press conference remarks on ordering Namor and explained how he would order the book.