Adds Stargate, Archie, Expands Marvel
February 19, 2006
Diamond Select Toys plans to increase its output considerably in 2006.
Can Marvel & DC Fashion Any New Superhero Franchises?
January 2, 2006
Writing in Variety Stephen Zeitchik wonders if Marvel and DC have run out of top tier characters.
Of Prose Fiction
October 30, 2005
Marvel has announced three major 2006 projects with prose fiction authors -- two based on Marvel properties, and one exploring new storylines from Stephen King's Dark Tower universe.
For Pet Products
October 18, 2005
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.has signed a Master licensing agreement with Marvel Enterprises, Inc. to develop products based on Marvel characters for categories including dog accessories, cat accessories, pet food, and pet tents.
To Produce Die-Cast Superhero Figurines
September 26, 2005
Corgi USA has obtained the license from Marvel to produce limited edition die-cast figurines.
'May I Have Another?'
September 19, 2005
Gabriel Hagmann of DreamStrands Comics in Seattle, Washington saw the column by Steve Bennett and numerous Talk Back comments on it, and notes the many books that already fit the criteria that those critical of darker content are seeking.
Deal to Make Movies Is Set
September 6, 2005
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced the completion of a $525 million non-recourse debt facility to finance a slate of up to ten live action films.
Just Ship the Books
July 19, 2005
Dave Autzen of Reader's World in Springfield, Illinois heard about the latest Marvel variant, and wonders why the books aren't just shipped according to a ratio.
Bringing Cap 'Back to the Future'
June 21, 2005
Avi Arad, the head of Marvel Studios, discussed a number of Marvel-based movies including the ten films that Marvel will make itself over the next decade.
'An All-Licensed Marvel Universe Might Benefit the Characters'
June 12, 2005
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw Tony Caputo's essay on Marvel licensing out its comic publishing and feels that it might be a good thing.
