'Somebody Wasn't Doing His Job'
October 14, 2003
Buddy Saunders, owner of the Lone Star Comics chain based in Arlington, Texas, saw the news on Avengers #71 and the comments by Beau Smith and chimed in.
Jemas Becomes Chief Marketing Officer
October 14, 2003
Making official what had been rumored for some time, Marvel announced on Tuesday that it was hiring Dan Buckley as Publisher and that former President of Publishing and Consumer Products Bill Jemas was moving to Chief Marketing Officer, a new, non-executive position.
'My Right To Decide'
October 12, 2003
Beau Smith, VP of Sales and Marketing for IDW Publishing, heard about the ratings change on Avengers #71 and saw some of the retailer comments on it, and shared his views.
Flamboyant President on the Way Out?
October 12, 2003
According to reports from multiple sources Bill Jemas, Marvel's President of Publishing, will soon be replaced by former Marvel marketer Dan Buckley.
'Outcry Ridiculous'
October 9, 2003
Rick Biedrzycki of Dreamland in Schaumburg, Illinois saw the news on Avengers #71, and comments opposing the inclusion of material not for all ages in the title, and feels that the reaction is overblown.
Sacred Hearts By Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith
October 9, 2003
IDW Publishing, which is known for its miniseries, especially in the horror genre, has announced its first on-going monthly comic book title.
From the Golden Age of Speculation & Overproduction
October 9, 2003
Back in the early 1990s, when speculation on comic books and trading cards was rampant, publishers got creative when disposing of their overstock, sending excess product overseas.
Stock Price Rises 15%
October 9, 2003
Citing improvements in licensing revenue, Marvel Enterprises raised its quarterly earnings targets for the third quarter from the original estimate of 25 to 30 cents per share to 37 to 41 cents a share.
'I Very Strongly Disagree'
October 8, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey saw the news on Avengers #71 and the reaction of Derek Garrison and Jim Crocker and disagrees with their reactions.
'I Need To Know What I'm Selling'
October 8, 2003
Well-known retailer Joe Ferrara of Atlantis Fantasyworld in Santa Cruz, California saw the news on Avengers #71 changing ratings and offers his view.
