Financing, Product Flow, and Lessons Learned
August 24, 2003
Over the last couple of months, some trouble spots have emerged at CrossGen,.... We spoke to CrossGen founder and CEO Mark Alessi to get the story from the retailer perspective.
While Legal Challenge Continues
August 24, 2003
The Media Coalition has struck a temporary deal with the Arkansas Attorney General's office in its lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Arkansas display law.
Per-Theater Average High, But Some Key Titles Are Hard To Find
August 24, 2003
American Splendor expanded from six theaters to 32 in its second weekend of release and had the highest per-screen average ($15,156) among films showing in more than one theater.
'Move On'
August 21, 2003
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw the discussion on Fallen Angel and sent us a very funny comment, which we were unfortunately unable to print. Then he decided to send us another, all kidding aside.
Now the Story Can Be Told
August 19, 2003
The Stripperella comic was originally supposed to be a promotional tool for the TV series; the work had been commissioned by TNN, and Humanoids was to handle printing and distribution.
Before Shipping
August 19, 2003
Image Comics announced today that Street Fighter #1 has sold out, two weeks prior to its September 3rd street date.
Ten Years Ago this Month in Internal Correspondence
August 19, 2003
1993 was a momentous year for pop culture products, with huge trends swirling in the comic, game, and card worlds.
Sales Drop Attributable to Restrictions
August 19, 2003
Buddy Saunders, owner of the Lone Star Comics chain based in Arlington, Texas passed on his observations on the sales effect of the rating change for Fallen Angel with the second issue.
Board Game Expansions Key to Acquisition Program
August 18, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has launched an in-store organized play program for the board games of Avalon Hill. Called Avalon Hill Frontline , the program kicks off this month with in-store tournament kits for Risk 2210.
'Same Weekend Every Year'
August 18, 2003
Beverly Kranz of Collectors Ink in Chico, California saw our article on the retailer poll on the date for Free Comic Book Day and feels that consistency is important.
