For Graphic Novel Biz
June 3, 2004
Both Diamond and Tokyopop are undertaking (separate) major expansions into the United Kingd om .
New Comics and Books in 05
June 3, 2004
IDW Publishing has announced that it will publish collected editions of the Grimjack comics as well as a new series by the original creators.
Case Closed (Detective Conan), Beyblade, Kare First Love
June 2, 2004
Viz Communications has announced the August release of the first manga volumes for Case Closed (originally titled Detective Conan in Japan), Beyblade, and in its shoujo line, Kare First Love .
For Kids Lines
June 2, 2004
DC and Archie have linked up to present a single kids line of comics to advertisers; DC will rep ad sales for both companies.
Marvel Runs Licensing
June 2, 2004
It appears that Marvel has taken over both the operations and most of the revenues from the Marvel-Sony joint venture that licenses the Sony movie properties based on Marvel characters.
'Image Bad Dog! Bad Dog!'
June 2, 2004
Tim Davis of Alternate Reality in Chicago, Illinois has been tracking the late Image books, and sent us this summary and comment.
Article Explains Its Cross-Cultural Appeal
June 1, 2004
In Sunday's New York Times Magazine, Rob Walker devoted his 'Consumed' column to manga, which he called 'one of the few bright spots as overall book sales are sinking.'
Also Includes New Short Story
May 31, 2004
IDW Publishing will release a special one-shot comic, CVO: Human Touch , collecting the exclusive first run formerly available only to AOL's RED service subscribers.
Edited by Chris Ware
May 31, 2004
The thirteenth issue of literary magazine McSweeney's is devoted entirely to comics.
To Write Movies and Comics
May 31, 2004
Writer Paul has announced that he is leaving Warner Bros. Animation after fifteen years.
