Column by Steve Bennett
January 26, 2006
This week, Bennett takes a look at Free Comic Book Day.
Sales Estimates for December Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
January 15, 2006
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during December 2005.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 12, 2006
This week, Bennett suggests a New Years' resolution for comic retailers.
Column by John Riley
January 2, 2006
In this column, Riley talks about the 2005 trends that are shaping his business.
Can Marvel & DC Fashion Any New Superhero Franchises?
January 2, 2006
Writing in Variety Stephen Zeitchik wonders if Marvel and DC have run out of top tier characters.
All Star Superman #1 Doesn't
December 18, 2005
Diamond Comic Distributors sold an estimated 207,564 copies of DC's Infinite Crisis #2 to comic stores in November, only a 17% drop from the first issue.
Exclusive Rights in Perpetuity for Lee?s Creations
December 14, 2005
Pow! Entertainment has now acquired the exclusive rights in perpetuity to Stan Lee's name, likeness, signature slogans (Excelsior!) and brand (Stan Lee Presents).
Based on Mark Millar's Top Cow Comic
December 8, 2005
Timur Bekmambetov has signed on to direct an adaptation of Mark Millar and JG Jones' Wanted comic book series for Universal.
Sales Estimates for October Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 14, 2005
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during October 2005.
Publishing on Track; Toys and Licensing Down
November 9, 2005
Marvel released its third quarter results on Wednesday, along with guidance for 2006, and both were disappointments.
