Variants 'Like an All-Sugar Diet'
May 9, 2004
Marvel President of Publishing Gui Karyo defended marketing based on collectability, but doesn't feel it contributes to long-term growth.
Wants Creators to 'Knock It Off' on Variants
May 9, 2004
Image Publisher Erik Larsen told us he is going to discourage the use of variant covers at his company, but that ultimately, creators rule.
Marketing Trumps Buzz
May 9, 2004
Universal's $160 million-blockbuster Van Helsing jolted the summer movie season into gear with an estimated $54 million debut, averaging a hearty $15,165 per venue.
Variants Boost Sales, Attract Interest
May 9, 2004
DC Vice President--Direct Sales Bob Wayne shared the numbers that motivate variant cover use and denied 'plotting' to win sales race.
Needed To Know Earlier
May 5, 2004
Sara Grey of Mira Mesa Comic Gallery in San Diego, California saw our article on some of the upcoming marketing support for Free Comic Book Day and had this comment.
On July Releases, FCBD, and Being a Publisher
May 5, 2004
We had a brief conversation with new Image publisher Erik Larsen....
Here's How To Take Advantage
May 6, 2004
We received the note below from Andrew Lis of Marvel, who saw the Talk Back comment from Sara Grey, and wanted to make sure that we knew how Marvel's order cycle works and how it might help with the problem she described.
For Moonstone
May 4, 2004
Moonstone Books has announced that Chuck Dixon will write a new Wyatt Earp: Dodge City comic book.
The International Comic Arts Association
May 4, 2004
Erik Enervold, a graphic designer and initiator of the Free Comic Book Day signage program, has announced the formation and launch of a 'progressive, non-profit trade organization to serve the comic book industry.'
Solid Ratings for Men 18-49
May 4, 2004
Variety is reporting that the FX cable network has ordered a fourth season for the hardboiled cop drama, The Shield , which stars Michael Chiklis.
