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Darin Batten of All Star Comics and Games in Mishawaka, Indiana saw Timothy Davis' plea for comics for kids, and Brian Hibbs' response, and expressed his desire for a Marvel kid's comic.

Tech TV has released the schedule for its Anime Unleashed programming block, which will appeal to viewers who enjoy realistic scenarios, complex relationships and flawed personalities.

The first two episodes of Steven Spielberg Presents Taken have garnered the highest ratings in the history of the Sci-Fi Channel.

The Cartoon Network has announced three new anime series for its popular Adult Swim block, which is expanding to five times per week starting January 12.

Tim Marks of Friendly Frank's Comic Cavern in Kansas City, Missouri saw Timothy Davis' plea for more comics appropriate for young children, and had a suggestion for making the products more desirable for retailers and using the results to recruit new comic readers through charity.

Tom Trettel of The Comic Book Shop in Wilmington, Deleware saw Tiimothy Davis' plea for comics for kids, and chimed in with his agreement.