80% in Bookstores
November 5, 2003
Top Shelf's sales of Craig Thompson's reality based graphic novel Blankets continue to be strong. Publisher Chris Staros told ICv2 that another 10,000 copies have been shipped, bringing the total to 20,000 books.
Add My Name
November 4, 2003
David Hintz of Camelot Comics and Games in Newberg, Oregon saw the recent Talk Back comment on reorder discounts and wants to add his voice to the chorus.
On High Note
November 4, 2003
The Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit wrapped up on a high note Tuesday at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Attendance was about 350 retailers, up from around 300 at the 2001 Las Vegas Summit.
Citing a Lack of Payment
November 4, 2003
MV Creations has issued a press release on its Website indicating the company is leaving CrossGen's CGE imprint and will now publish on its own.
Releasing on March 17
November 3, 2003
Inkworks' Hellboy movie trading cards will reach retailers on March 17, 2004 some sixteen days before the opening of the Hellboy movie on April 2.
Geppi Offers a Reward for a Near Mint Action #1
November 2, 2003
Steve Geppi, President and CEO of Diamond Comic Distributors, is offering a reward of up to $1 million for a near mint condition copy of the rare 1938 Action Comics #1 comic book that introduced Superman .
And Manga
October 30, 2003
Viz, LLC, has announced the acquisition of North American home video rights for Saikano ( Saishuu Heiki Kanojo ) also known as She, the Ultimate Weapon .
And Gets Religion With 'The Bible: Eden'
October 30, 2003
IDW Publishing plans to get 2004 off to a horrific start by releasing the 30 Days of Night Annual 2004 by writer Steve Niles and artist Ben Templesmith.
For Toys, Movies, Videogames
October 30, 2003
BMA Toys announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in the comic book property Deadworld from Caliber Comics.
Will John Cusack Play Nite Owl?
October 29, 2003
Will Alan Moore's Watchmen ever make it to the big screen? There is no doubt that a large portion of comic fandom sincerely hopes that it will -- check out the accompanying faux movie poster created by a zealous Watchmen acolyte.
