'Ghost Rider' to 'Ratatouille'
February 15, 2007
With the first big comic 'event' movie, Sony's Marvel-based Ghost Rider , opening today, it's time to take a look at the films that offer retailers merchandising opportunities in 2007.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 11, 2007
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of contemporary comics with his 'Thermos Theory.'
From Diamond Select & Marvel Toys
February 11, 2007
Diamond Select has announced a series of Marvel Zombie Action Figures .
Overall Toy Sales Rise Slightly
February 6, 2007
The action figure category was the weakest segment of the toy business in 2006, according to information released by the NPD Group.
'Speed Racer' Vs. 'Indiana Jones 4'
February 6, 2007
It appears that Memorial Day 2008 will feature a showdown between Warner Bros.' Speed Racer and Paramount's Indiana Jones 4.
DST's 'Marve Zombies Spider-Man & Mary Jane
January 30, 2007
Diamond Select Toys announced the newest statue for the Marvel Milestones series, Marvel Zombies Spider-Man & Mary Jane .
And Other Non-Direct Market Outlets
January 28, 2007
Robert Scott of Comickaze Comics Books and More in San Diego , California saw our coverage of Wal-Mart's sales of graphic novels and shares his own experience.
Treats for Readers of All Ages
January 28, 2007
The Sixth Annual Free Comic Book Day will feature an unprecedented array of 44 free comic book titles.
In Advance of Release of #3
January 21, 2007
Work has begun on hiring the writer for Spider-Man 4 , according to Variety .
Column by Steve Bennett
January 20, 2007
Confessions of a Comic Book Guy is a weekly column by retailer Steve Bennett of Mary Alice Wilson's Dark Star Comics of Yellow Springs , Ohio . This week, Bennett covers a lot of ground, revisiting the question of whether superheroes are 'silly,' looking at the ads in Marvel Adventures, and wondering about Betty becoming a NASCAR driver.
