Your Comments and Our Answers
August 22, 2001
Since we published our series of articles on the shojo phenomenon and launched our Grow with Shojo promotion, we've received numerous comments on both.
Asks--Should a Christian Play Dungeons and Dragons?
August 22, 2001
Pamphleteer Jack Chick has provided a platform on his website for a new attack on roleplaying games, publishing a 10,000 word screed on the topic by William Schnoebelen.
Akira, DBZ CCG, Farscape Big Winners
August 22, 2001
The big players seemed to dominate this month, with multiple products associated with the strongest properties taking many of the top slots.
Adults Only Titles
August 21, 2001
Image has announced that it will publish the Joe Michael Linsner Library , which consists of graphic novel editions of all Linsner's works, a high end art book, as well as a new Dawn series.
Ads, Timing Could Give Kevin Smith First #1
August 21, 2001
Whether Jay and Bob Strike Back ends up at number one or number ten, it still represents one of the better opportunities of the summer for pop culture retailers.
Shipping Spring 2002
August 18, 2001
Dark Horse Comics will publish four Kiss -related comic titles beginning in the spring of 2002.
Shipping Summer 2002
August 18, 2001
WizKids, the creators of Mage Knight , the pioneering 'collectible miniatures game,' announced an agreement with Marvel that will result in the creation of a Marvel CMG that will bow in the summer of 2002.
Licensing Booming, Toy Biz Cuts Losses, Publishing Flat
August 16, 2001
Marvel improved its cash position by $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2001, ending at mid-year with around $18 million in cash, up from under $15 million at the end of first quarter.
2-Disk DVD Set Bows October 23rd
August 14, 2001
Columbia Tri-Star Home Entertainment has released details on the DVD release of the groundbreaking animated feature, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within , which will go on sale on October 23rd.
Diamond Releases Mid-Year Trends
August 14, 2001
Diamond has released some general mid-year category information, and while the shifts between categories are substantial year-over-year, the over-all business is stable with some positive underlying trends despite a tough economic environment in the 'real world.'
