'A Solid Success'
May 12, 2005
David Siegler of Ground Zero Comics worked hard to maintain the momentum for Free Comic Book Day without a major motion picture tie-in, and was able to mount 'a solid success.'
'A Tremendous Success'
May 11, 2005
Raymond G. Iniquez Jr., 'The Governor of the Elmwood Park Circle (Video Ray),' owner of Ray's Mini Video and Comics, had a successful Free Comic Book Day with inexpensive marketing.
'A Doozie'
May 9, 2005
Dustin Harbin of Heroes Aren't Hard To Find in Charlotte, North Carolina pronounced Free Comic Book Day 2005 'a doozie.'
'Many New Faces'
May 9, 2005
Mike Bullock, the writer of Lions, Tigers and Bears and The Gimoles, did two store appearances on Free Comic Book Day and shared his experiences, which included 'many new faces.'
David Goyer Will Produce
May 9, 2005
Spike TV has ordered a 2-hour television movie/pilot based on the successful theatrical movie franchise Blade .
'Rewarding Day'
May 8, 2005
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys in Edmonton, Alberta says he 'could not have asked for a more rewarding day' on Free Comic Book Day.
And Libraries
May 4, 2005
In a lengthy article in its Life section, USA Today laid out the case for comics as educational tools on Wednesday.
Expands Food Licensing
May 4, 2005
Marvel has expanded its licensing relationships with Unilever Ice Cream and Brach's Confections, and signed a new deal with BrandSource.
DC, Fantagraphics Top Publishers
May 3, 2005
This year's nominees for the 18th Annual Harvey Awards have been announced, with DC and Fantagraphics leading the way with the most nominations.
Debuts on June 15
May 1, 2005
Warner Bros. has moved the opening of Batman Begins from Friday, June 17th to Wednesday, June 15th.