And Generates a Backlash
August 6, 2001
Genndy Tartakovsky's new animated series Samurai Jack debuts this weekend with a 90-minute extravaganza, before settling into its normal Monday evening at 8pm (Eastern and Pacific) slot on the Cartoon Network.
Comics Bow in November
August 6, 2001
Along with the great Osamu Tezuka, Shotaro Ishinomori was one of the founding fathers of Japanese manga. Ishinomori created the Kamen Rider ( Masked Rider in the U.S.) as well as Cyborg 009 and literally hundreds of other manga and anime series including The Skull Man , a dark anti-hero who lives for revenge.
Joe Field of Flying Colors Talks to ICv2
August 5, 2001
Many retailers have noticed (and encouraged) a steady increase of female customers at their stores over the past few years as pop culture offerings have diversified -- and many of these retailers have moved well beyond the basic, 'have a clean, well-lit store' approach.
Rapidly Growing in North America
August 5, 2001
While it is true that as in the United States, boys' comics outsell girls' comics in Japan, comics aimed at girls (or shojo manga) represent up to 30% of the huge Japanese market for comics that dwarfs comic publishing efforts here in the States.
$3000 First Prize, $2000 Second Prize, $1000 Third Prize
August 5, 2001
ICv2's 'Grow with Shojo' Display Contest is a great way for retailers to expand merchandising to female consumers--a rapidly growing consumer segment in pop culture stores.
Total Value Over $3000!!
August 4, 2001
This is a listing of all of the great stuff available to the store that wins our Shojo Display Contest. The total value of these prizes is over $3,100, and it could all be yours.
Basic Info about Pioneer Entertainment, Inc. (USA)
August 4, 2001
Company profile for Pioneer Entertainment, Inc. (USA), one of the leading manufacturers of popular Japanese anime videos.
Plus the WotC Rumor of the Week
August 4, 2001
A solid crowd of around 25,000 was expected by the wrap-up of Gen Con -- North America's largest consumer show for games--in Milwaukee today.
Silver Age Sentinels
August 1, 2001
Canadian publisher Guardians of Order (Sailor Moon RPG Tenchi Muyo RPG, El-Hazard RPG ) has announced that it will publish a superhero roleplaying game entitled Silver Age Sentinels in the summer of 2002.
8% Drop vs. July
July 31, 2001
Comic orders from specialty stores were generally down for August, with an 8% dollar drop from July.
