A frequent contributor to these pages, Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey was stimulated to write by retailer Paul Bene's comments in favor of limited returnability on new comics. Strasser takes a broader look at industry cooperation.

We've recently had an exchange between Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California and Marvel editor Stuart Moore. The exchange was prompted by Scott's comments that Daredevil sales had been hurt by late issues, and Moore responded that the book wasn't late on his watch. Here Scott clarifies.

Paul Bene of House of Fantasy Comics and Games in Niagara Falls, New York reacted to the recent debate on overprints by proposing an alternative solution to shared risk on early issue.

Warner Brothers' live action version of the Scooby Doo animated series earned an estimated $56.4 million at the box office in its debut weekend.

Tim Marks of Friendly Frank's Comic Cavern noted that Bill Rosemann's response to a criticism of Marvel pricing referred to 'Marvel info,' which led Marks to comment on how he thinks Marvel's new solicitation policy is going to impact sales.

Antarctic Press and G.T. Labs have separately named Diamond their exclusive distributor to the bookstore market.

For the first time in May, collectible miniatures games dominated our Top 10 Cool game products, powered by the performance of the superhero-themed Marvel HeroClix CMG.

Kuo-Yu Liang is leaving his position as an Associate Publisher for Ballantine Books at the end of this month to join Diamond Comic Distributors, where he will spearhead Diamond's drive into the book trade.

Diamond Comic Distributors has just reached an agreement with El Capitan Books, which names Diamond as the exclusive distributor of the publisher's English language books to the bookstore and library markets.

Now comes word that Mattel has licensed a He-Man & the Masters of the Universe comic as well as notification that a new He-Man cartoon series will debut on the Cartoon Network in August.