'Out of Their Minds'
January 22, 2003
Karin Burton of Colzac Comics in Manassas, Virginia saw our coverage of Marvel's new manga-style books and feels that Marvel doesn't get it.
Based on Marville?
January 22, 2003
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.
Working with Schools
January 22, 2003
Corbit Wilkins of Captain Comics in Boise, Meridian, and Idaho Falls, Idaho reported good results with Free Comic Book Day last year. This year he's going to work with schools to expand the impact of FCBD for his stores.
Tsunami Line Launches in April
January 22, 2003
In its third consecutive daily press conference today, Marvel announced its new 'tsunami' titles, which consists of a first wave of six new ongoing series, with more to follow later in the year.
Products Tailored to Movie Audience
January 21, 2003
At today's Marvel press conference, the company announced a number of initiatives designed to convert X2 moviegoers to comic consumers.
411 Title Celebrates Peacemakers
January 19, 2003
Marvel is about to pay tribute 'to the world's least-heralded heroes -- the peacemakers' in a three-issue mini-series entitled simply 411 .
Up To 20% On Four April Titles
January 19, 2003
DC Comics has unveiled its 'Share the Risk' program, which involves limited returnability on four select titles that are shipping in April.
As Part of Free Comic Book Day
January 19, 2003
Gemstone Publishing has announced that it will be reprinting a shoe store giveaway comic from the 1950s that featured the classic Carl Barks story 'Maharajah Donald.'
Next Project: Art School Confidential
January 19, 2003
Dan Clowes and Terry Zwigoff, who worked together on the highly successful film adaptation of Clowes' Ghost World graphic novel, have signed a first-look deal with United Artists.
Simpsons Gets Two Years
January 16, 2003
Fox has renewed two of its long-running animated series.
