Nearsighted Scrooge Never Fails To Charm
October 6, 2002
Airwave Comics and Sony Classic Pictures are combining efforts for one of the most interesting holiday gift items of the coming season.
Compared to 2001, but Near-flat vs. 2000
October 5, 2002
Total comic and graphic novel order dollars dropped 11% in October compared to the year-ago period, reflecting a strong October last year. Orders were down less than 1% vs. October 2000.
Lee's Batman Tops Piece Sales
October 4, 2002
Orders on the top comic titles almost uniformly dropped in October compared to September orders, with only one of the top 25 titles, Daredevil , eking out a gain.
Already Sixth U.S. Anime Release
October 4, 2002
This weekend Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away expanded from 53 theaters to 97. The film has already reached the #6 spot on the list of theatrically released anime in the U.S.
Gaiman vs. McFarlane Ends
October 3, 2002
After a short recess, Gaiman decided to keep his copyright interest in characters he created for Todd McFarlane's Spawn comic--Medieval Spawn, and Cagliostro--rather than seeking breach of contract damages from McFarlane.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
October 2, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in October 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
October 2, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in October 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Gaiman vs. McFarlane
September 30, 2002
Federal Court in Madison, Wisconsin was the setting for high drama today, as two of the biggest creators in pop culture crossed swords in a high stakes legal battle over a deal gone bad.
Cartoon Network and the WB in 03
September 29, 2002
DC Comics has announced that a Teen Titans animated series is planned for 2003, starting on the Cartoon Network and then going to broadcast on the WB.
Expanded Presence in Previews this Month
September 28, 2002
An important first step has been taken in CrossGen's vocal campaign to attain the 'premier' status in Diamond's monthly Previews catalogue currently held by the Big Four comic publishers.
