Softcovers Would Sell
February 25, 2003
James Deckert of Collectors Pair-of-Dice in Salina, Kansas saw our article on the DC Archives price promotion, and sent us this comment on DC's strategy of publishing Archives only in hardcover format.
In Production This Year
February 25, 2003
The right to create a live action film version of the venerable manga and anime property Lupin III has been granted to Hollywood production company Twilight Entertainment.
March Up 9%
February 24, 2003
Comic orders for Q1 of 2003 were nearly the same as they were in the same period last year (down .5%), after a 9% gain in March balanced drops earlier in the quarter.
Mike Zeck Will Draw 'Silent' Issue
February 24, 2003
Image Comics and Devil's Due Studio have planned some major happenings for the G.I. Joe comic series in 2003. In addition to the G.I. Joe vs. Transformers crossover series...
To Publish Black Tide Books & Comics
February 24, 2003
Left Field Ink, Inc., a design and printing firm with over 10 years experience in the entertainment and consumer products industry, is forming a new subsidiary, Angel Gate, which will focus on children's and young adult entertainment.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 23, 2003
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in March 2003 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 23, 2003
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in March 2003 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Batman Slips, Marvels Up and Down
February 23, 2003
Orders on top comic titles were a mixed bag for March, with Batman slipping a bit after climbing for four consecutive months, four Marvel Ultimate books in the top ten all climbing, and other Marvel books mostly down.
Expands Yu-Gi-Oh! Offerings
February 23, 2003
If one thing was clear at Toy Fair in 2003, it was that Mattel had an aggressive plan to seize market share in the highly competitive world of boys toys and action figures.
G.I. Joe, Transformers, Beyblade, & Zoids
February 23, 2003
Hasbro's 2003 lineup of boys toys is a return to the classic brands that have made the Pawtucket-based toy conglomerate a leader in the boys category.
