Back and Out Again
April 6, 2003
John Miller of Lost Realms Comics and Games in Boca Raton, Florida sent us his recent experience with some returned books shipped out again.
Another Retailer Intelligence Test?
April 6, 2003
Les 'Bo' Bowman of The Gamer's Den saw our recent article on Marvel books hitting the bookstore channel before comic stores and had this to say.
Marvel Discount Already Affecting Me
April 6, 2003
Bryan Williams of Jennings Collectibles in Huntsville Alabama has already felt the impact of the new Marvel trade terms and is losing discount.
On Overprints and #1s
April 6, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey sent us these comments on Wonder Woman #190, CGE overprints, and the number of #1s.
Kaiyodo's Evangelion Figures Affected
April 3, 2003
The Japanese company Reds, which designed, imported, distributed and manufactured toys has apparently gone out of business -- a bankruptcy that has potential ramifications for the U.S. market.
Including Crumb, Frazetta, & Shirow
April 3, 2003
Tide-Mark's list of 2004 calendars includes at least nine entries that will have strong resonance with pop culture retailers who deal in comic books and RPGs.
Champions and Silver Age Sentinels
April 3, 2003
Hero Games and Guardians of Order have announced plans to publish a shared-universe crossover adventure for Champions and Silver Age Sentinels .
Red Route To Distribute To Book Stores
April 2, 2003
Tokyopop, now certified by BookScan as the leading U.S. manga publisher, is expanding its reach to include the United Kingdom and opening a London office for its British subsidiary, Tokyopop U.K., Ltd.
Thomas Jane To Play Frank Castle
April 2, 2003
Artisan Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that actor Thomas Jane will play Frank Castle, the tortured vigilante known as 'The Punisher,' in the film version of the Marvel Comic series.
Superhero Idol
April 2, 2003
The WB has ordered six episodes of Who Wants To be A Superhero, a new superhero reality series by comic pioneer Stan Lee and Bruce Nash.
