Magic Still on Top
August 21, 2002
The robust sales patterns that have characterized the Spider-Man-influenced summer of 2002 continued to make their mark on ICv2's Top Ten List for July. Even more than usual, big ticket items tended to dominate the lists this month.
On Movies, TV, CrossGen, and AOL/Time Warner Noise
August 20, 2002
In this second part of our two-part interview, we talk about DC movies and TV shows, whether DC is keeping CrossGen out of the front of Previews, and whether all the attention that DC parent AOL/Time Warner is getting is affecting things at DC.
On the Market, Bookstores, and DC's Toy Plans
August 20, 2002
In this first part of our two-part interview, we talk about the market for comics and graphic novels, what's happening in the bookstores, and how DC's toy business is changing with its new Mattel deal.
BOTP Series 1 Action Figures in Stores August 21!
August 19, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. The Science Ninja Team is ready to win over a new generation of collectors with the release of Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles' Battle of the Planets Series 1 Action Figures !
Con Sales Plus Allocations Equals Trouble
August 19, 2002
Rich Biedrzycki of Dreamland in Schaumburg, Illinois has seen our coverage of WizKids' convention sales of products not yet released to retailers and doesn't like the fact that he's allocated on products that WizKids is selling at conventions.
It Can Help or Hurt
August 18, 2002
Jim and Crystal Brown of Midwest Comics and Collectibles in Quincy, Illinois were prompted by recent articles on con sales by game companies to let us know how it affects their store. There are ways it can help and ways it can hurt.
Filing Chapter VII
August 17, 2002
After news began leaking out last week, there's now been official word that Chaos Comics has shut down and is filing Chapter VII bankruptcy. CEO Brian Pulido called at least one distributor on Friday with the news.
Dave Wallace Speaker
August 17, 2002
A retailer programming track will once again be provided in conjunction with Dragon-Con in Atlanta over Labor Day weekend.
Direct to Retailers
August 16, 2002
Future Comics is launching its first issue this month with a unique distribution plan that emphasizes direct relationships with retailers, especially via the Internet.
Items available now and coming soon
August 15, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. With all the knockdown, hard-hitting anime action that Goku and company deliver, it's no wonder that Dragonball Z is one of the Cartoon Network's highest rated programs...or that comics, toys, games, videos, clothing, and more based on the hit show are consistently in high demand!
