Fast-Paced Action Manga
September 30, 2001
Mochizuki published 48 trade paperback volumes of this series in the decade following the debut of Wild 7 in 1969.
Impact on Pop Culture Stores
September 29, 2001
As it becomes increasingly clear that the U.S. (and perhaps the rest of the world) is slipping into a recession, we decided to take a look at the potential impact on sales of the product categories carried in pop culture stores -- anime, comics, toys, games, and movie/TV merchandise.
Winning Retailers Speak Out
September 28, 2001
We wanted to let you hear what some of the retailers that won the Grow with Shojo display contest had to say about it.
To Compete with GIF and Pre-empt Retailer Organization?
September 26, 2001
The GAMA (Game Manufacturer's Association) site at gama.org has recently launched discussion boards
'RRP' Meeting Set for October 1st
September 25, 2001
The chief topic at today's Marvel news conference was the 'Retailer Rally Presentation' that will be held at the China Club in Times Square on Monday, October 1.
Viz, Image Launch Titles in December
September 24, 2001
This December Viz will publish the first English edition of Kazushi Hagiwara's Bastard!!, while Image Comics will debut a prime example of American 'manga,' Bastard Samurai .
Advertising and PR Manager
September 24, 2001
ICv2 has learned that WizKids, the company that created the category-defining collectible miniatures game Mage Knight , has tapped Jonathan Leithuesser for the post of Advertising and Public Relations Manager. Leithuesser is a veteran of the games industry with solid credentials.
First Look at Complete Trailer
September 23, 2001
Fans will get their first chance to view the theatrical trailer for the first episode of the Lord of the Rings trilogy during the premiere of the Angel television series on the WB Network.
Full Color Art Book Due in January
September 23, 2001
SQ Productions announced the January 2001 release of The Art of John Bolton , a full color, 104-page, oversize collection.
Tortured Souls Top Toys
September 20, 2001
The biggest surprises at the top of the lists in August are the #1 toys product -- Clive Barker's Tortured Souls from Mcfarlane -- and the #1 anime -- the El Hazard OVA DVD box set.