Valterra Explains the Plan
May 4, 2003
New company Valar Project, Inc. has announced the Book of Erotic Fantasy , an Open Gaming License RPG, for release in October.
X2 Sets Record For Sequel Bump
May 3, 2003
Fox's X2: X-Men United opened the summer movie season with a bang, grabbing an estimated $85.85 million during its weekend debut.
Chabon-Edited Anthology A Perfect Fit For Some Stores
May 3, 2003
Several savvy retailers told us they're having great success selling McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales,...
Big Opening Should Buoy Free Comic Book Day
April 30, 2003
There is no doubt that X2: X-Men United will blitz the box office this weekend, it's just a matter of by what multiple it will top the sum of all the other movies in theaters during the first weekend in May.
And The Hulk Gets His In June
April 30, 2003
Comic book heroes are getting their share of TV Guide covers these days. Next week cover features Smallville and then on June 20 comes the Hulk.
3 New Series And Evangelion Director's Cut
April 30, 2003
ADV Films has announced the acquisition of four major anime properties: Azumanga Daioh , Magical Shopping Street Abenobashi , Final Fantasy: Unlimited , and the Director's Cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion .
Ten Years Ago this Month in Internal Correspondence
April 29, 2003
The May 1993 issue of IC was particularly interesting, as it portrayed a comic business in bubble mode, a deal craze in comic companies, several articles that foreshadowed the impending comic crash, and anime and game sales that show similarities to the present.
500,000 Free #2s Push #1s at Stores
April 29, 2003
Marvel is turbocharging Free Comic Book Day in New York City with a major promotion with the New York Post .
Free JLA Cards Distributed by Region
April 28, 2003
Inkworks has come up with a particularly nefarious way to tantalize collectors on Free Comic Book Day this weekend -- they're distributing free promo cards featuring the Justice League by region.
Promotional Materials, On-Air Mentions Push Service
April 28, 2003
The History Channel is planning a major promotional effort behind its upcoming documentary, Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked, and the Comic Shop Locator Service is the beneficiary.
