Final Issue in February
December 3, 2008
TwoMorrows Publishing has announced that Write Now! is ending its six-year run in February.
Online Comics for Newspapers
November 18, 2008
King Features has launched a new online comics distribution platform for local newspapers, making its 60+ daily strips available for newspaper Websites under a revenue sharing arrangement.
Also Worked on 'Spider-Man 2'
November 17, 2008
Two new writers have been assigned to work on the Robotech live action movie script.
Colbert, Sales Impact
November 14, 2008
The momentum behind president-elect Barack Obama’s comic connection appears to be building.
Event Books Stay on Top
November 17, 2008
Sales to comic stores on the top titles in October appear to have slipped, with only two titles in the top 25 eking out an increase over the previous month's issues.
Sales Estimates for October Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 17, 2008
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during October 2008.
Superhero & Genre
November 9, 2008
These charts of the ICv2 Top 10 Superhero and Genre graphic novels reflect sales in all channels in Q3 of 2008.
Marvel's 2009
November 6, 2008
In Part Three of this three part interview, we talk about highlights of Marvel’s 2009 schedule; more on coordinating publishing with movie releases; and the “connective tissue” between movies and comics.
Marvel's Digital Initiatives, Tuesday Delivery
November 6, 2008
In Part Two of this three part interview, we talk about the changing relationship between movies and publishing; Marvel’s digital initiatives; and Marvel’s position on a shift to a universal Tuesday delivery day to retailers.
Economy May Delay Price Increases
November 4, 2008
Marvel released its Q3 financials, reporting a decline in publishing revenues.
