Worst Toy of the Year
February 12, 2009
The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood has given Barbie Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader its award for worst toy of the year for 2008.
Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams at the Helm
February 9, 2009
Batwoman, DC Comics’ highest profile lesbian character, will take over Detective Comics with issue #854.
'Batman' Scores Multi-Volume Triumph
February 5, 2009
This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Superhero Properties” reflects sales for the full year of 2008.
'Watchmen' Continues to Set Records
February 5, 2009
The steep recession that hit the United States in the fourth quarter of 2008 tamped down sales of graphic novels.
Manga Down
February 4, 2009
Sales of graphic novels rose from $375 million in 2007 to $395 million in 2008, according to figures released by ICv2 at the ICv2 Graphic Novel Conference.
'Watchmen' & 'Naruto' Remain Dominant
February 4, 2009
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen continues to dominate sales of graphic novels in bookstores.
'Creators of the Superheroes' & 'From Four Color to the Silver Screen'
February 4, 2009
In March Hermes Press will release two volumes that chronicle critical elements of comic book history.
SKUs Will Be Cut in '09
February 2, 2009
Mattel, the nation’s largest toymaker, reported worse than expected earnings for the 4th quarter of 2008.
Watchmen #1, Naruto #2
January 24, 2009
The Nielsen BookScan service has provided ICv2 with a ranking of the top 20 graphic novels of 2008.
12 Live Action Projects in Development
January 19, 2009
The Cartoon Network has a dozen live action projects in development.
