Pursuing Alternatives for Viable Props
November 10, 2008
The Topps Company is announcing today that it is closing down WizKids, its core hobby gaming business and temporarily discontinuing the WizKids product lines.
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.
'Division Tri-Droid'
October 27, 2008
Preview of WizKid's Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Clone Wars Tactics , coming November 12th.
Blu-ray Gives Studios Backlist Opportunities
October 22, 2008
With the Iron Man Blu-ray selling over 500,000 units, the Blu-ray disc is well on its way to becoming a mass medium.
'Magic,' Board Games, Boys Toys Strong, D&D Insider Flagged
October 20, 2008
Hasbro announced earnings of 89¢ per share, with contributions in the quarter from CCGs, board games, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Transformers.
Saturday Morning Slot in Fall of '09
October 15, 2008
Cartoon Network has acquired broadcast rights to a new Hot Wheels cartoon series.
Comics vs. Graphic Novels
October 15, 2008
In Part Two, we talk about the different impacts of the economy on comics and graphic novels; Richardson ’s take on the recently revived creator rights topic; and his thoughts on comics and the Web.
State of the Market, Shojo Readers
October 15, 2008
In Part One, we talk about the state of the graphic novel market; the future of the pamphlet; trends within the shojo market; and potential for attracting shojo fans to other material.
7 Titles in the Top 25
October 20, 2008
Marvel’s Secret Invasion event is in full swing and it helped boost sales in September with seven titles in the top 25.
Sales Estimates for September Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
October 20, 2008
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during September 2008.
