A Return To Its Roots
February 13, 2002
Once again McFarlane Toys had one of the most impressive showrooms at the New York Toy Fair.
Frank Cho Series Bows With July TPB
February 13, 2002
Image Comics, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this summer, just filled a gap in its lineup with the acquisition of Frank Cho's Liberty Meadows , one of the top contemporary humor comics.
Rights Swap Gone Bad
February 10, 2002
A few weeks back we wrote about the filing of a lawsuit by Neil Gaiman (and Marvels and Miracles, LLC) against Todd McFarlane, his companies, and Image Comics regarding a dispute over Miracleman.
Graphic Novel Trial Program
February 8, 2002
Humanoids Publishing is offering retailers a chance to stock 2 copies each of five selected graphic novel titles on a returnable basis during this summer's prime selling season.
Replacing Bleistein
February 8, 2002
Charles Brownstein, who has been the principal reporter for Comicon.com's Splash page for the past year, has been named the new Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
Top Comic Sources for Retailers
December 31, 2005
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New Executive Director Expected
February 6, 2002
Chris Bleistein, Executive Director of The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, has resigned after serving in that position for the past 13 months.
Top Management Shift at DC
February 5, 2002
Jenette Kahn will be leaving her position as President of DC Comics and Mad Magazine by the end of the year, Barry M. Meyer, CEO of DC parent Warner Brothers, announced today.
Five Major Releases Over Next 18 Months
February 4, 2002
No comic publisher has ever assembled a more formidable phalanx of films based on its characters than Marvel Comics, which has no fewer than five major motion pictures set for theatrical release during the next 18 months.
Up 19% Over Year Ago Period
February 4, 2002
Initial comic and graphic novel orders to Diamond US from pop culture stores were up sharply again this month, with a 19% increase over February 2001, and a 10% increase over the stronger numbers in 2000.
