12 Volumes Starting in January
September 27, 2004
The Rosen Publishing Group announced a series of 12 graphic novel biographies of key historical figures.
In the Last Six Months
September 26, 2004
According to an article by Asia in Focus, Bandai is experiencing weak demand for its character toys in the States.
Rotate the City, with a Con
September 23, 2004
Paul Stock of Librairie Astro in Montreal, Quebec saw Diamond VP Roger Fletcher's comments on next year's Diamond Retailer Summit, and Rik Deskin's suggestion of Seattle as a location, and suggests a rotating location, in conjunction with a consumer show.
To Import Japanese Toys
September 22, 2004
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that it has formed a 'strategic partnership' with Bandai Co., Ltd. for the importation of Bandai's Japanese toys and models for sales to specialty stores in the U.S.
Why Not Seattle?
September 21, 2004
Rik Deskin of Rain City Comics in Woodinville, Washington saw the report on the options Diamond is considering for its summits next year and feels that Seattle should be thrown into the mix.
Diamond Releases the Data
September 21, 2004
Diamond Comic Distributors has released data from the retailer survey taken in the wake of Free Comic Book Day 2004.
Over 500 Retailers at '04 Event
September 20, 2004
In the wake of a successful Retailer Summit in Baltimore , Diamond is evaluating its options for 2005.
Led by Marvel
September 19, 2004
Diamond's sales of comics and graphic novels to North American comic stores were up 10% in August vs. August 2003.
Back on Top in August
September 19, 2004
Astonishing X-Men reclaimed the top spot on the comic charts with its fourth issue, the first time it's led the pack since #1 was released in May.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 19, 2004
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2004.
